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Question 1 of 73

When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, which group does the nurse recall as the largest and fastest-growing population?

A. Asian

B. Hispanic

C. American Indian

D. African American/Black

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Question 2 of 73

The nurse is preparing to assess a patientÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s abdomen by palpation. How should the nurse proceed?

A. Avoid palpating reportedly ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œtenderÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â areas as this may cause pain.

B. Palpate tender areas quickly to minimize patient discomfort.

C. Initiate the assessment with deep palpation while encouraging the patient to relax and take deep breaths.

D. Begin the assessment with light palpation to detect surface characteristics and to acclimate the patient to touch.

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Question 3 of 73

When examining an infant, which area should the nurse examine first?

A. Ear

B. Nose

C. Throat

D. Abdomen

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Question 4 of 73

After receiving change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?

A. A patient with pneumonia who has crackles in the right lung base

B. A patient with possible lung cancer who has just returned after bronchoscopy

C. A patient with hemoptysis and a 16-mm induration with tuberculin skin testing

D. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary function testing (PFT) that indicates low forced vital capacity

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Question 5 of 73

Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Listen to a patient's lung sounds for wheezes or rhonchi.

B. Label specimens obtained during percutaneous lung biopsy.

C. Instruct a patient about how to use home spirometry testing.

D. Measure induration at the site of a patient's intradermal skin test.

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