GAS EXCHANGE NCO QUESTIONS

Which goal is the priority for a client with asthma who has a prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator

Demonstrates use of a metered-dose inhaler

The nurse is caring for a client with emphysema. During assessment, the nurse would expect to auscultate which type of breath sounds?

Diminished

Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is breathing rapidly and using accessory muscles of respiration. The nurse auscultares the lungs and heard crackles and wheezes. Which action would the nurse take?

. Raise the head of the bed to a high-Fowler position and administer 2 L/min oxygen per nasal cannula. M5L may cause further resp depression, physiotherapy can be done once stable

What test monitors for hypoxia

ABGS

Which factor contributes to the incidence of hip fractures in older adults?

Bone fragility

Which of the factors contribute to the development of osteoporosis in female clients? Select all that apply

Cigarette smoking Familial predisposition Inadequate intake of dietary calcium

Which rationale would the nurse use when explaining the purpose of pursed lip-breathing to a client with emphysema

Decreases air trapping in lung

A client is hospitalized for an exacerbation of emphysema. The client is experiencing a fever, chills, and difficulty breathing on exertion. Which is an important nursing action ?

Encouraging fluid intake

The nurse is completing the health history of a client admitted to the hospital with osteoarthritis. Which joint would the nurse expect the client to report as having been involved first ? Select all that apply

Hips and knees because they are WEIGHT BEARING

The nurse finds pt on floor crying for help with signs of a hip fracture , which action would the nurse take first

Immobilize the affected extremity

Which finding in a client with asthma requires most rapid action

Markedly decreased breath sounds

Which finding would be of most concern when the nurse assesses a patient with emphysema

Oral cyanosis

Which intervention would the nurse implement for a client admitted for an exacerbation of asthma ?

Prescribed Medication to promote bronchi dilation

Why does pursed lip breathing help COPD?

Pursed lip breathing helps bring more oxygen into your lungs and take more carbon dioxide out of your lungs

A client with an acute emphysema episode is dyspneic and anxious. To decrease the dyspnea, which action would the nurse take?

Teach client to do purse-lip breathing

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which action would the nurse take to prevent client fatigue?

Schedule Nursing activities to allow for rest

Which assessment finding would indicate possible asthma exacerbation?

Wheezing and tachycardia