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1. A nurse is using a telehealth program to monitor the
blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation of a
patient with chronic heart failure at home. The nurse
notices that the patient's blood pressure is 180/100 mmHg,
heart rate is 110 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation is
88%. What should the nurse do next?
a) Call the patient and advise him to take his prescribed
medication and rest.
b) Call the patient's primary care provider and report the
findings.
c) Call 911 and request an ambulance for the patient.
d) Call the telehealth center and ask for technical
assistance.
*Answer: c) Call 911 and request an ambulance for the
patient.
Rationale: The patient's vital signs indicate a hypertensive
crisis and a risk of acute decompensated heart failure,
which are life-threatening emergencies. The nurse should
act quickly and arrange for immediate medical attention for
the patient.
2. A nursing student is using a smartphone app to learn
about pain management for pediatric patients with cancer.
The app provides interactive quizzes, videos, and case
scenarios. The student wants to evaluate the quality and
reliability of the app. What criteria should the student use?
a) The app's popularity, ratings, and reviews from other
users.
b) The app's design, usability, and functionality.
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