A nurse is ordered to collect a sputum specimen from a client. The nurse instructs the
client to cough up the sputum to obtain a more accurate result. What is the rationale for
such an instruction?
A) Prevents contamination of the specimen
B) Prevents the proliferation of microorganisms
C) Brings up sputum specimen from the lungs
D) Reduces risk of transmission of infection
C
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Which action should the nurse implement to help prevent thrombus formation in postsurgical patients?
a. Maintain complete bed rest. b. Place tight clothing on the legs and waist. c. Put pillows under the knees. d. Position properly with use of antiembolic stockings.
Infants who undergo surgery are at greater risk than adults for which of these possible complications?
a. hyperthermia c. fluid overload b. cardiac arrest d. prolonged wound healing
Although the NCLEX-RN® exam has new formats for questions, the most common format is the:
a. fill-in-the-blank item, because candidates are not provided with clues from distracters. b. multiple-choice question item, which allows candidates to select the one correct answer. c. multiple-response item, because these questions require a higher level of critical thinking. d. hot-spot item, because these questions are written at the application level of Bloom's analysis.