A lung transplant is an option for a patient who has which of the following conditions?

The nurse knows multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) may be occurring when which of the following is true?

Which of the following is unique to the symptoms of a patient with anaphylactic shock when compared to other types of shock? 

 During an annual health assessment of a 66-year-old patient at the clinic, the patient tells the nurse he has not had the pneumonia vaccine. What would the nurse advise him is the best way for him to prevent pneumonia? 

A patient has progressed to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and the provider has sedated the patient and placed them on mechanical ventilation. The nurse understands this is possibly for what reason? 

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s asthma treatment plan based on the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines. The nurse is aware that GINA guidelines emphasize the importance of “stepping up” or “stepping down” medications to manage asthma effectively. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate when an asthma patient’s symptoms are well-controlled and there have been no recent exacerbations for at least 3 months?

A patient arrives on the medical-surgical unit after an open partial hepatectomy and total splenectomy. Her vitals are: BP 118/77, HR 70, T 98.2F (oral), RR 14. An hour later, her vitals are: BP 100/50, HR 89, T 97.1F (oral), RR 19. She is sleeping restfully with good pain control. The next hour, her skin is cool, clammy, and pale and her vitals are: BP 80/41, HR 122, T 96.6F (oral), RR 28.  The nurse recognizes this patient is deteriorating. What type of shock is this patient experiencing?

Which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain when evaluating whether treatment of a patient with anaphylactic shock has been effective? 

Which of the following statements by a nursing student demonstrates accurate understanding of respiratory acidosis? 

After an automobile accident, a patient recovering in the hospital has been diagnosed with two fractured ribs. They’ve been medicated for pain, but they’re suppressing their cough and haven’t been out of bed today. What interventions should the nurse implement to avoid potential infection for the patient with fractured ribs.