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Barotrauma (e.g., pneumothorax) or ventilator-associated pneumonia
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Sedation is too deep
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Equipment malfunction
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Administer a diuretic
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B.
Administer IV fluid bolus rapidly as ordered
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C.
Start broad-spectrum antibiotics immediately
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D.
Prepare for central line insertion
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Aspiration pneumonia
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B.
Tension pneumothorax
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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A.
Administer a vasodilator
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B.
Check for kinks in the tubing, air bubbles, or disconnection, and flush the line
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D.
Calibrate the monitor
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A.
Decrease myocardial contractility
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B.
Increase myocardial contractility and cardiac output
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C.
Increase systemic vascular resistance
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Administer scheduled oral anti-epileptic medication
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Protect the patient's airway, administer benzodiazepine (e.g., lorazepam) IV as ordered, and ensure safety
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C.
Apply restraints immediately
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D.
Document the seizure characteristics
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A.
Increase the sedation
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B.
Assess for and clear airway obstruction (e.g., suction, reposition ETT, provide sedation if indicated)
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C.
Decrease the tidal volume
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D.
Disconnect the patient from the ventilator
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B.
Peritonitis or abscess formation
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C.
Pulmonary hypertension
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D.
Urinary tract infection
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A.
It causes hyperglycemia
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B.
It can cause significant hypotension and respiratory depression, requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and airway support
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It is an anticoagulant
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A.
Administer amiodarone IV
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B.
Synchronized cardioversion
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D.
Administer adenosine IV
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Elevate the head of the bed to 10 degrees
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B.
Notify the physician immediately and prepare for interventions to lower ICP (e.g., hyperventilation, mannitol)
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C.
Administer a sedative
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D.
Increase fluid intake
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Administer sodium bicarbonate
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B.
Administer IV calcium gluconate/chloride as ordered (to stabilize myocardium), insulin/dextrose, or furosemide
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C.
Administer potassium chloride
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D.
Administer a potassium-sparing diuretic
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Force them into treatment
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B.
Use motivational interviewing techniques to explore readiness for change, identify barriers, and provide resources without judgment
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C.
Tell them to figure it out alone
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D.
Only provide legal advice
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Stop taking the diuretic
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B.
Advise to rise slowly from sitting/lying position, ensure adequate hydration, and contact healthcare provider, as this can indicate orthostatic hypotension
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D.
Ignore the dizziness
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A.
Advise individuals to join gyms
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B.
Advocate for creation of safe walking paths, community exercise programs, and policies that promote physical activity in schools and workplaces
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Blame individuals for inactivity
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D.
Only focus on nutrition education
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Advise against eating cooked food
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B.
Educate on strict hand hygiene (especially after vomiting/diarrhea), proper cleaning/disinfection of contaminated surfaces, and isolation of sick individuals
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C.
Tell people to eat only raw food
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D.
Only focus on providing anti-diarrheals
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Using the thumb to palpate the pulse
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B.
Using the pads of the index and middle fingers, applying gentle pressure, and counting for 30 or 60 seconds
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Pressing firmly with the whole hand
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Not counting the pulse at all
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Tell them to stop taking medications
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B.
Review medication list for sedating or hypotensive drugs, educate on medication side effects, and collaborate with physician for medication reconciliation/adjustment
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C.
Advise them to walk less
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D.
Only focus on physical therapy
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Stop taking the anticoagulant
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B.
Advise contacting healthcare provider immediately, as this can indicate excessive anticoagulation, and discuss careful oral hygiene
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C.
Take more anticoagulant
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