The Charge Nurse Is Evaluating the Skills of a New

question 5

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse is evaluating the skills of a new RN caring for a client in shock. Which of the following actions by the new RN indicates a need for more education in the care of clients with shock?

• A)Placing the pulse oximeter on the ear for a client with septic shock
• B)Keeping the head of the bed flat for a client with hypovolemic shock
• C)Decreasing the room temperature to 20°C (68°F) for a client with neurogenic shock
• D)Increasing the nitroprusside infusion rate for a client with a high SVR

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Definitions:

Subduction

Subduction is a geological process in which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and into the mantle as the plates converge, typically occurring at oceanic trenches.

Juan de Fuca Ridge

A tectonic plate boundary located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, characterized by seafloor spreading and volcanic activity.

Hot Spot

A region with significantly higher temperature than its surroundings, often related to volcanic activity or environmental anomalies.

Seismic Activity

The frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time in a particular area, often measured to assess and monitor earth movements.