Respiratory

Which of the following medications would you as the nurse instruct your exercise -induced asthma client to do prior to exercising? formoterol (Foradil) Salmeterol (Serevent) albuterol (Proventil) Montelukast (Singulair)

formoterol (Foradil) Salmeterol (Serevent) Correct albuterol (Proventil) Correct Montelukast (Singulair)

A plan of care for the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could include? Select all that apply high flow rate of oxygen administration breathing exercises such as pursed-lip breathing that focus on exhalation use of peak flow meter to monitor the progression of the COPD low-dose chronic oral corticosteroid therapy exercise such as walking

high flow rate of oxygen administration Correct! breathing exercises such as pursed-lip breathing that focus on exhalation use of peak flow meter to monitor the progression of the COPD low-dose chronic oral corticosteroid therapy Correct! exercise such as walking

To detect early signs or symptoms of inadequate oxygenation, the nurse would examine the client for increased urine output and diaphoresis apprehension and restlessness cyanosis and cool, clammy skin dyspnea and hypotension

increased urine output and diaphoresis Correct! apprehension and restlessness cyanosis and cool, clammy skin dyspnea and hypotension

Which of the following statements by a pneumonia client indicates a good understanding of the discharge instructions? "I will call the doctor if I feel tired after a week." "My repeat chest x-ray is not that important." "I will schedule my follow-up appointment for next month if I don't feel better." "I will continue to do the deep breathing/coughing exercises at home."

"I will call the doctor if I feel tired after a week." "My repeat chest x-ray is not that important." "I will schedule my follow-up appointment for next month if I don't feel better." Correct! "I will continue to do the deep breathing/coughing exercises at home."

A young client with asthma would like to run track in high school and asks for the nurse's opinion about the activity. Which statement by the client would best indicate that the student understands their disease? "I will make sure that my last pulmonary function tests (PFT) was in the last 6 months. "I will use my Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) inhaler just before I exercise" "I will use my corticosteroid dose-pack during track season." "I will use my Albuterol (Proventil) inhaler 20 minutes before I exercise."

"I will make sure that my last pulmonary function tests (PFT) was in the last 6 months. "I will use my Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) inhaler just before I exercise" "I will use my corticosteroid dose-pack during track season." Correct Answer "I will use my Albuterol (Proventil) inhaler 20 minutes before I exercise."

A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin three hundred mg by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min to a client who has a staphylococci infection. Available is clindamycin premixed in 50 mL 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) place the numerical Answer in the box followed by ML/HR.

100 ML/HR

The nurse is preparing to suction a client via a tracheostomy tube. The nurse should plan to limit the suction time to a maximum of which time period? 5 seconds 60 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds

5 seconds 60 seconds 30 seconds Correct! 10 seconds

The emergency room nurse is assessing a client who has sustained a blunt injury to the chest wall. Which finding indicates the presence of a pneumothorax in this client? A low respiratory rate Diminished but present breath sounds The presence of a barrel chest Absence of breath sounds A sucking sound at the site of injury

A low respiratory rate Diminished but present breath sounds The presence of a barrel chest Correct Answer Absence of breath sounds A sucking sound at the site of injury

What are some of the known asthma "triggers"? Select all that apply Ace inhibitors Cockroaches Albuterol Dust Smoke

Ace inhibitors Correct Cockroaches Correct Albuterol Correct! Dust Correct! Smoke

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, "I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up." Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions? Administering oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min Helping the client select a low-salt diet Encouraging the client to drink 2 to 3 L of water daily Maintaining a semi-Fowler's position as often as possible

Administering oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min Helping the client select a low-salt diet Correct! Encouraging the client to drink 2 to 3 L of water daily Maintaining a semi-Fowler's position as often as possible

You are admitting a new client with influenza, what type of isolation do we use for this client? Airborne isolation Droplet isolation Contact enteric isolation Neutropenic isolation

Airborne isolation Correct! Droplet isolation Contact enteric isolation Neutropenic isolation

The patient had a laryngectomy 2 weeks ago and coughs violently and dislodges the tracheostomy tube. Which action by the nurse should be first? Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and call the physician. Ventilate the client with a manual bag and face mask until the health care provider arrives. Cover the stoma with a dressing. Attempt to reinsert the trach tube with the obturator in place.

Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and call the physician. Ventilate the client with a manual bag and face mask until the health care provider arrives. Cover the stoma with a dressing. Correct! Attempt to reinsert the trach tube with the obturator in place.

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was injured in a motor-vehicle crash. The client reports dyspnea and severe pain. The nurse notes that the client's chest moves inward during inspiration and bulges out during expiration. The nurse should identify this finding as which of the following? Atelectasis Pneumothorax Hemothorax Flail chest

Atelectasis Pneumothorax Hemothorax Correct! Flail chest

The physician gives the nurse an order to administer 2.5 Liters over 24 hours. At what rate will you administer the solution? _________ ml/hr. (Round to the nearest hundredth).

Between 104.16 and 104.17

You have a client with onset of dyspnea. The practitioner suspects that the client has a PE (Pulmonary Emboli). A CTA (CT Angiogram) is the best test to give us a definitive diagnosis but the patient's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine (Cr) are too high. What of the following tests should be scheduled if the CTA cannot be performed? CXR (Chest x-ray) Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) VQ scan (Ventilation/Perfusion) Scan MRI of Chest

CXR (Chest x-ray) Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) Correct! VQ scan (Ventilation/Perfusion) Scan MRI of Chest

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of asthma and is wheezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check the capillary refill Auscultate the lung sounds Document the respiratory rate Obtain the oxygen saturation

Check the capillary refill Auscultate the lung sounds Document the respiratory rate Correct! Obtain the oxygen saturation

A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Check the suction control outlet on the wall Clamp the chest tube Check the tubing connections for leaks. Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status

Check the suction control outlet on the wall Clamp the chest tube Check the tubing connections for leaks. Correct Answer Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status

A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Clamp the chest tube when the client ambulates Keep the drainage system above the level of the client's chest Monitor the client for subcutaneous emphysema Expect continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber

Clamp the chest tube when the client ambulates Keep the drainage system above the level of the client's chest Correct! Monitor the client for subcutaneous emphysema Expect continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber

A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis? Conjunctivae Soles of the feet Oral mucosa Ear lobes

Conjunctivae Soles of the feet Correct! Oral mucosa Ear lobes

A school health nurse is informed that a child in the school has a new diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) . Which of the following will be the primary role for the nurse? Consultant Researcher Direct caregiver Community outreach

Consultant Researcher Correct! Direct caregiver Community outreach

What is competent health promotion and prevention teaching of our chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clients? Contact your health care provider for antibiotics during influenza season No prevention is needed for this client Wear a respiratory mask year-round To receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines as schedule

Contact your health care provider for antibiotics during influenza season No prevention is needed for this client Wear a respiratory mask year-round Correct! To receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines as schedule

The nurse is assessing the client with chronic bronchitis. Which finding should the nurse expect? Copious pink, frothy sputum Minimal sputum with cough Barrel chest appearance Stridor on exertion

Copious pink, frothy sputum Correct Minimal sputum with cough Barrel chest appearance Stridor on exertion

A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis to a room on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the client? A room with air exhaust directly to the outdoor environment A room in the ICU A room with another nonsurgical client A room that is within view of the nurses' station

Correct Answer A room with air exhaust directly to the outdoor environment A room in the ICU A room with another nonsurgical client A room that is within view of the nurses' station

A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority? Administering a nebulized beta-adrenergic Positioning the client in high-Fowler's Providing immediate rest for the client Initiating oxygen therapy

Correct Answer Administering a nebulized beta-adrenergic Positioning the client in high-Fowler's Providing immediate rest for the client Initiating oxygen therapy

While the nurse is feeding a client, the client appears to choke on the food. Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the client has a partial airway obstruction? Select all that apply Cyanosis Wheezing Stridor Rapid respiratory rate Bradycardia

Correct! Cyanosis Correct Wheezing Correct! Stridor Rapid respiratory rate Bradycardia

Which of the following are Gerontologic changes to our respiratory vasculature? Select all that apply Decrease recoil of chest wall Stiffening of the chest wall Increase recoil of the lungs Increase in exercise tolerance

Correct! Decrease recoil of chest wall Correct! Stiffening of the chest wall Increase recoil of the lungs Increase in exercise tolerance

Long-standing COPD, untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea and/or pulmonary hypertension can result in Cor Pulmonale. What is the best description behind this disease/disorder? Hypertrophy of the right ventricle of the heart Accumulation of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura Enlargement of the bullae of the lung viscera Hypertrophy of the aorta

Correct! Hypertrophy of the right ventricle of the heart Accumulation of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura Enlargement of the bullae of the lung viscera Hypertrophy of the aorta

A nurse in the PACU is assessing a client who has an endotracheal tube (ET) tube in place and observes the absence of left-sided chest wall expansion upon respiration. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect? Movement of the ET tube into the right main bronchus Blockage of the ET tube by the client's tongue Passage of the ET tube into the esophagus Infection of the vocal cords

Correct! Movement of the ET tube into the right main bronchus Blockage of the ET tube by the client's tongue Passage of the ET tube into the esophagus Infection of the vocal cords

A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications? Propranolol Montelukast Theophylline Prednisone

Correct! Propranolol Montelukast Theophylline Prednisone

Which breathing technique should the nurse teach the client with moderate COPD to promote exhalation and prevent air trapping? Pursed lip breathing Diaphragmatic breathing Thoracic breathing Huff coughing

Correct! Pursed lip breathing Diaphragmatic breathing Thoracic breathing Huff coughing

Your confused client, that just had a chest tube inserted, decides to get out of bed by themselves and pulls his chest tube out. The chest tube is lying on the floor as you walk into the room. What is your first response? Put the client back to bed and cover the chest tube insertion site with Vaseline gauze immediately. Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula and chart the incident. Obtain a set of ABG's Call the physician that inserted the chest tube.

Correct! Put the client back to bed and cover the chest tube insertion site with Vaseline gauze immediately. Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula and chart the incident. Obtain a set of ABG's Call the physician that inserted the chest tube.

What client teaching is important to include with the use of inhaled corticosteroids, metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and dry-powdered inhaler (DPI)? Select all that apply Rinse mouth with water or mouthwash after use The client may not see effects until after 2 weeks of regular treatment Recommended for acute asthma attacks Dose only once daily

Correct! Rinse mouth with water or mouthwash after use Correct! The client may not see effects until after 2 weeks of regular treatment Recommended for acute asthma attacks Dose only once daily

What category is the drug Albuterol (Proventil) classified under? Short acting beta-agonist Leukotriene Inhibitors Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor Long acting beta-agonist

Correct! Short acting beta-agonist Leukotriene Inhibitors Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor Long acting beta-agonist

This diagnostic test confirms the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in individuals suspected in having the disease Spirometry CXR ABG CTA of Thorax

Correct! Spirometry CXR ABG CTA of Thorax

After which test should the nurse observe the client for symptoms of a pneumothorax? Thoracentesis Ventilation-perfusion scan (VQ scan) Positron emission tomography (PET) scan Pulmonary function test

Correct! Thoracentesis Ventilation-perfusion scan (VQ scan) Positron emission tomography (PET) scan Pulmonary function test

The nurse receives an order for a client with lung cancer to receive influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccines. The nurse will administer both vaccines at the same time in different arms to the client call the health care provider to question the order administer the pneumococcal vaccine and suggest FluMist (nasal vaccine) instead of the influenza vaccine administer the influenza vaccine and tell the client to come back one week later to receive the pneumococcal vaccine

Correct! administer both vaccines at the same time in different arms to the client call the health care provider to question the order administer the pneumococcal vaccine and suggest FluMist (nasal vaccine) instead of the influenza vaccine administer the influenza vaccine and tell the client to come back one week later to receive the pneumococcal vaccine

Chronic inflammation may result in structural changes in the bronchial wall known as remodeling cor pulmonale pulmonary hypertension angiogenesis

Correct! remodeling cor pulmonale pulmonary hypertension angiogenesis

A nurse in a providers office is assessing a client who states he was recently exposed to tuberculosis. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis Cyanosis of the fingertips Pericardial friction Rob Weight gain Night sweats

Cyanosis of the fingertips Pericardial friction Rob Weight gain Correct! Night sweats

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to care for a client who is being brought in with multiple system trauma following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the priority focus of care? Decreasing intracranial pressure Stabilizing cardiac arrhythmias Preventing musculoskeletal disability Airway protection

Decreasing intracranial pressure Stabilizing cardiac arrhythmias Preventing musculoskeletal disability Correct! Airway protection

A client has just returned from a bronchoscopy. After the procedure, which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate? Elevate the head of the bed to 80-90 degrees. Place on bedrest for 4 hours Notify the physician about blood-tinged mucous Keep the client nothing by mouth (NPO) until the gag reflex returns.

Elevate the head of the bed to 80-90 degrees. Place on bedrest for 4 hours Notify the physician about blood-tinged mucous Correct! Keep the client nothing by mouth (NPO) until the gag reflex returns.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system and needs to be transported to the x-ray department. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Empty the collection chamber prior to transport Disconnect the chest tube from the drainage system during transport. Keep the drainage system below the level of the client's chest at all times Clamp the chest tube prior to transferring the client to a wheelchair.

Empty the collection chamber prior to transport Disconnect the chest tube from the drainage system during transport. Correct! Keep the drainage system below the level of the client's chest at all times Clamp the chest tube prior to transferring the client to a wheelchair.

Which medication should the nurse anticipate being used first in the emergency department for relief of severe respiratory distress related to asthma? Fluticasone inhaler Ipratropium inhaler Albuterol nebulizer Prednisone orally

Fluticasone inhaler Ipratropium inhaler Correct! Albuterol nebulizer Prednisone orally

A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first? Give morphine IV Administer oxygen therapy Initiate cardiac monitoring Start an IV infusion of lactated Ringer's.

Give morphine IV Correct! Administer oxygen therapy Initiate cardiac monitoring Start an IV infusion of lactated Ringer's.

Which method of oxygen delivery is the safest and accurate system for use for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? High-flow Nasal Cannula Non-rebreathing mask Venturi mask Simple face mask

High-flow Nasal Cannula Non-rebreathing mask Correct! Venturi mask Simple face mask

Chest physiotherapy and postural drainage is being explained to a client with thick, tenacious mucus. The nurse explains that after the client is positioned for postural drainage the respiratory therapist will perform which action to help loosen secretions? Hyper-oxygenation and suctioning Administer a bronchodilator and monitor peak flow Percussion and vibration Palpation and clubbing

Hyper-oxygenation and suctioning Administer a bronchodilator and monitor peak flow Correct! Percussion and vibration Palpation and clubbing

The nurse assesses the client with known COPD who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea over the last five days. Which finding is the most important for the nurse to report to the physician? Hyperresonance to percussion is present. Anterior-posterior chest ration is 1:1. Respirations are 38/minute. Lung expansion is decreased bilaterally.

Hyperresonance to percussion is present. Anterior-posterior chest ration is 1:1. Correct! Respirations are 38/minute. Lung expansion is decreased bilaterally.

Following a motor vehicle accident, the nurse assesses the driver for which distinctive sign of multiple rib fractures known as Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Empyema Pulmonary Embolism Flail Chest

Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Empyema Pulmonary Embolism Correct Flail Chest

The nurse is preparing a client for a left-sided thoracentesis for a large pleural effusion. How should the nurse position (prepare) the client? In a high Fowler's position with the left arm extended sitting upright with the arms supported on an over the bed table? Ask the client to lie flat In Trendelenburg

In a high Fowler's position with the left arm extended Correct! sitting upright with the arms supported on an over the bed table? Ask the client to lie flat In Trendelenburg

A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic results of a preschooler. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of cystic fibrosis? Increased anti-nuclear antibodies Elevated sweat chloride test Chest x-ray shows bronchial asthma A positive heterophil agglutination test

Increased anti-nuclear antibodies Correct! Elevated sweat chloride test Chest x-ray shows bronchial asthma A positive heterophil agglutination test

A client is being evaluated in the emergency room for sudden onset of dyspnea. A pulmonary embolus is being ruled out. How should the nurse prepare the client for the most accurate and appropriate diagnostic testing to confirm the diagnosis? Instruct the client to undress to the waist and remove any metal. Inform radiology that radioactive glucose preparation can be given. Start an IV so that IVP contrast media may be given. Ensure that the client has been NPO for 8-12 hours

Instruct the client to undress to the waist and remove any metal. Inform radiology that radioactive glucose preparation can be given. Correct Start an IV so that IVP contrast media may be given. Ensure that the client has been NPO for 8-12 hours

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with COPD about pursed-lip breathing. Which explanation is most appropriate? It reduces anxiety by slowing the heart rate It improves inhaled drug effectiveness It reduces upper airway inflammation It strengthens the respiratory muscles

It reduces anxiety by slowing the heart rate It improves inhaled drug effectiveness It reduces upper airway inflammation Correct! It strengthens the respiratory muscles

To decrease the client's sense of panic during an acute asthma attack, what is the best action for the nurse to do? Leave the client alone to rest in a quiet and calm environment Reassure the client that the attack can be controlled with treatment Stay with the client and encourage slow, pursed lip breathing Let the client know that frequent monitoring is being done using measurement of vital signs and SpO2

Leave the client alone to rest in a quiet and calm environment Reassure the client that the attack can be controlled with treatment Correct! Stay with the client and encourage slow, pursed lip breathing Let the client know that frequent monitoring is being done using measurement of vital signs and SpO2

When obtaining a health history from a client with possible cancer of the mouth, what would the nurse expect the client to report? Long-term denture use Chronic herpes simplex infections of the mouth and lips Persistent swelling of the neck and face Heavy tobacco and/or alcohol use

Long-term denture use Chronic herpes simplex infections of the mouth and lips Persistent swelling of the neck and face Correct! Heavy tobacco and/or alcohol use

A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH 7.22 PaCO2 68 mm Hg Base excess -2 PaO2 78 mm Hg Saturation 80% Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis

Metabolic acidosis Correct! Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis

A nurse is planning care for a patient who requires an exact concentration of oxygen. Which of the following oxygen delivery systems should the nurse use? Nasal cannula Partial rebreather mask Face Tent Venturi mask

Nasal cannula Partial rebreather mask Face Tent Correct! Venturi mask

A nurse is caring for a client who requires 7 L of oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation. Which of the following oxygen delivery devices should the nurse expect to use? Non-rebreather mask Simple facemask Partial non-rebreather mask Nasal cannula

Non-rebreather mask Correct! Simple facemask Partial non-rebreather mask Nasal cannula

A nurse is caring for a client who requires oxygen therapy. The nurse should identify that which of the following types of oxygen delivery systems can deliver the highest oxygen concentration? Oxygen - conserving cannula Non-rebreather mask Simple facemask Venturi mask

Oxygen - conserving cannula Correct! Non-rebreather mask Simple facemask Venturi mask

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications? Place suction equipment at the bedside Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer Administer an expectorant Perform range-of-motion exercises

Place suction equipment at the bedside Correct! Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer Administer an expectorant Perform range-of-motion exercises

A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is taking fluticasone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? Polyuria Hypoglycemia Oral candidiasis Hypertension

Polyuria Hypoglycemia Correct! Oral candidiasis Hypertension

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of one hundred/60 mm Hg, a weak pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Raise the foot of the bed to a 90° angle. Remove the dressing to inspect the wound. Prepare to insert a central line Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

Raise the foot of the bed to a 90° angle. Remove the dressing to inspect the wound. Prepare to insert a central line Correct! Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder? Regular moderate exercise Maintenance of ideal weight Annual influenza immunization Smoking cessation

Regular moderate exercise Maintenance of ideal weight Annual influenza immunization Correct! Smoking cessation

The nurse is instructing a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about measures that will enhance the effectiveness of breathing. Which position should the nurse instruct the client to assume? Sitting up in bed Sitting in a reclining chair Side-lying position Sitting up and leaning on an overbed table

Sitting up in bed Sitting in a reclining chair Side-lying position Correct! Sitting up and leaning on an overbed table

A nurse has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) during the care of the client with TB. The nurse has a TB skin test performed. When is the nurse considered infected? There is no redness or induration at the injection site Testing causes a 10-mm red, indurated area at the injection site A negative skin test is followed by a negative chest x-ray (CXR) There is an induration of only 5 mm at the injection site

There is no redness or induration at the injection site Correct! Testing causes a 10-mm red, indurated area at the injection site A negative skin test is followed by a negative chest x-ray (CXR) There is an induration of only 5 mm at the injection site

The purpose of a metered-dose inhaler plastic attachment (aero chamber) attached to your patient's inhaler is for what reason? Used for activating the medication canister by simply inhaling Allows greater amount of medication to be delivered Permits visualization of the medication as it is delivered Maintains sterility of the mouthpiece and medication

Used for activating the medication canister by simply inhaling Correct! Allows greater amount of medication to be delivered Permits visualization of the medication as it is delivered Maintains sterility of the mouthpiece and medication

What are the symptom(s) of cor pulmonale related to Right-sided heart failure? Select all that apply Weight loss Hepatomegaly Dyspnea NVD (Neck Vein Distention) Peripheral edema

Weight loss Correct Hepatomegaly Correct! Dyspnea Correct! NVD (Neck Vein Distention) Correct! Peripheral edema

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the immediate postoperative period following a partial laryngectomy. Which of the following parameters should the nurse assess first? Wound drainage Pain severity Airway patency Tissue integrity

Wound drainage Pain severity Correct! Airway patency Tissue integrity

A nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. The nurse should anticipate that the client will report that her earliest manifestation was dysphagia dyspnea weight loss hoarseness

dysphagia dyspnea weight loss Correct! hoarseness

A client has just been admitted with probable bacterial pneumonia and sepsis. Which order should the nurse implement first? ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 40 mg Intravenously (IV) blood cultures from two sites before initiation of an antibiotic acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectally stat chest x-ray via a cart

ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 40 mg Intravenously (IV) Correct! blood cultures from two sites before initiation of an antibiotic acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectally stat chest x-ray via a cart

This disease is a form of obstructive pulmonary disease and a genetic disorder, which is an autosomal recessive multisystem disease. This defect primarily affects the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and the reproductive tract cor pulmonale cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

cor pulmonale Correct! cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is comprised of inflammation of the airways and lung parenchyma. What consists of the lung parenchyma? respiratory bronchioles and alveolar ducts Goblet cells and segmental bronchi respiratory bronchioles and alveoli Pores of Kohn and terminal bronchiole

respiratory bronchioles and alveolar ducts Goblet cells and segmental bronchi Correct! respiratory bronchioles and alveoli Pores of Kohn and terminal bronchiole