During exercise training, a patient reports Borg dyspnea score of 8. This indicates:  

From where do standards for the delivery of subacute and home health care derive?1. State licensing laws2. Private-sector standards3. Federal regulations

Absolute contraindications for using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation include which of the following?1. Hemodynamic instability2. Uncooperative patient3. Copious secretions4. Need for airway protection

Basic principles of infection control in the home care setting include which of the following?1. Avoid visits by friends with respiratory infections.2. Have caregivers follow proper handwashing techniques.3. Incinerate all disposable equipment and supplies.

To determine if a home setting can support the equipment needs of a mechanically ventilated patient being considered for discharge, which of the following would you assess?1. Available space for equipment2. Amperage of power supply3. Number and location of grounded outlets4. Presence of hazardous appliances

For patient safety, to help avoid methemoglobinemia, the total dose of lidocaine should not exceed

Which of the following units that use to stimulates the hypoglossal nerve as needed by the patient during sleep?

A small-group discussion format for pulmonary rehabilitation educational sessions is recommended in order to foster which of the following?1. Group interaction2. Peer support3. Group identity

Minimum equipment requirements for the physical reconditioning component of a pulmonary rehabilitation program include which of the following?1. Inspiratory resistive breathing devices2. Rowing machines or upper extremity ergometers3. Pulse oximeters (for pulse rate/SaO2)4. Stationary bicycles

A nurse administers the wrong dosage of medication to a patient. After realizing the mistake, the nurse fears disciplinary action and decides not to report the error or document it in the patient’s chart. What should have been the proper nursing response? How can the nurse leader use this scenario to create a “just culture”? (10 pts)