Consider the following equation, in which all numbers were derived from measurements (i.e., none of the numbers is exact.  Solve the equation, and write the answer to the correct number of significant figures. 1.234 (104.2 – 10.20)   =   ?                         5.432 [BLANK-1]

A nurse says, “This client’s oxygen saturation is still 92%, so they’re fine.” Which response best reflects bell-curve/trend-based thinking to reduce failure-to-rescue risk? 

A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit. Over the past several hours, the nurse notes subtle changes, including increasing restlessness, rising heart rate, and decreasing oxygen saturation. To help prevent a failure-to-rescue event, which nursing action is most important? 

A 42-year-old client presented to the ED with nausea, vomiting, and right upper quadrant pain, and was admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of acute hepatitis B. Over the past 24 hours, the client has developed worsening lethargy, new-onset confusion, and easy bruising with petechiae over the lower extremities. Laboratory results show an elevated INR of 3.0 (increasing from baseline 1.1).   Based on these findings, the nurse recognizes that the client is developing [diagnosis] and needs immediate [treatment]. 

Which finding would most concern the nurse during a tertiary survey?

A client with decompensated cirrhosis and large‑volume ascites develops decreasing urine output, rising creatinine, and low urine sodium. Hepatorenal syndrome is suspected. Which nursing action best supports the intended treatment plan for this condition? 

A nurse is assessing four clients in an outpatient clinic. Which client’s presentation is most consistent with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)?   

A nurse is caring for a client who was rescued from a structure fire and sustained extensive burn injuries to the chest and upper extremities. The client is in the emergency department and is demonstrating tachycardia, hypotension, and increasing hematocrit levels. Airway patency is intact at this time.  Which intervention is the priority for this client?   

A client with an acute kidney injury (AKI) has the following:  Potassium: 6.7 mEq/L (normal range 3.5-5.0 mEq/L) ECG: Peaked T waves  Urine output: 10 mL/hr  What is the priority nursing intervention? 

A patient involved in a high‑speed motor vehicle collision (MVC) initially stabilizes after resuscitation. Which finding during ongoing care would be most concerning for missed injury?