Oxygenation / gas exchanger scc 111 3rd quarter

The nurse is caring for a patient suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The patient is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The nurse will expect the patient to exhibit which of the following manifestations

Intoxication

Which type of ventilator has a pre-sent volume of air to be delivered with each inspiration

Volume cycled

A client is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI) and I.V. morphine is ordered. The nurse knows that morphine is given

lowers resistance, reduces cardiac workload, and decreases myocardial oxygen demand

client has been admitted to the coronary care unit. The nurse observes third-degree heart block at a rate of 35 bpm on the client's cardiac monitor. The client has a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg. The nurse should first: You selected:

prepare for transcutaneous pacing

In which stage of COPD is the forced expiratory volume (FEV) less than 30

3

6-year-old boy is admitted to a pediatric unit for the treatment of osteomyelitis. Which essential medication classification would the nurse anticipate as documented on the medication report

Antibiotic

The nurse is caring for a child with an acute exacerbation of asthma. Oral methylprednisolone has been ordered. Which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take when administering this medication

Give the medication with food

The nurse is caring for a patient with an endotracheal tube (ET). Which of the following nursing interventions is contraindicated?

Deflating the cuff routinely

A nurse is caring for a client who received Narcan to reverse respiratory depression due to opioid therapy. The client is now complaining of pain and wishes to receive the newly prescribed pain medication. What is the correct action by the nurse?

Administer the medication if respiratory rate is > 9.

Which of the following is true about both lung transplant and bullectomy?

Both are aimed at improving the overall quality of life of a patient with COPD.

Students are reviewing information about age-related changes in the older adult. They demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which of the following as an age-related change in the respiratory system?

Decreased residual lung volume

4-year-old who weighs 40 lbs (18 kg) is brought to the emergency department with sudden onset of a temperature of 103° F (39.4° C), sore throat, and refusal to drink. The child will not lie down and prefers to lean forward while sitting up. What should the nurse do next?

Have an appropriate-sized tracheostomy tube readily available

Arterial blood gases reveal that a patient's pH is 7.20. What physiologic process will contribute to a restoration of correct acid

Increased respiratory rate

patient has had a laryngectomy and was able to retain his airway, with no difficulty swallowing. There is no split of thyroid cartilage. The nurse would record this type of laryngectomy as which of the following?

Partial laryngectomy