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