Adaptive Quiz Respiratory

Which breathing exercises would then nurse teach a client with the diagnosis of emphysema? a. an inhalation that is prolonged to promote gas exchange b. abdominal exercises to limit use of accessory muscles c. sit-ups to help strengthen the accessory muscles of respiration d. diaphragmatic exercises to improve contraction of the diaphragm

Diaphragmatic exercises to improve contraction of the diaphragm Also pursed lip breathing

Which assessment findings would indicate a possible exacerbation of asthma? SATA Fever Stridor Wheezing Tachycardia Hypotension

Wheezing Tachycardia

Which client is at an increased risk for hospital acquired pneumonia? SATA a. Client who was admitted yesterday with hypoxia and fever b. Client who has been on mechanical ventilation for 5 days c. Client who reports being n an airplane with other sick individuals d. Client who presents to the emergency department with cough and crackles e. Client who was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain

a. client who was admitted yesterday with hypoxia and fever b. client who has been on mechanical ventilation for 5 days d. client who presents to the emergency department with cough and crackles

A parent of three young children has contracted tuberculosis. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for members of the family who have been exposed? a. isoniazid b. multiple-puncture test c. bacille palmette-guerin d. tuberculin purified protein derivative

a. isoniazid

A client with a 10-year history of emphysema is hospitalized for acute respiratory distress. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to identify? a. chest pain on inspiration b. prolonged expiration with use of accessory muscles c. signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis d. decreased respiratory rate

b. prolonged expiration with use of accessory muscles

A client with tuberculosis asks the nurse about the communicability of the disease. Which response would the nurse use? a. Tuberculosis is not communicable at this time. b. Untreated active tuberculosis is communicable. c. Tuberculosis is communicable during the primary stage. d. With the newer long-term therapies, tuberculosis is not communicable.

b. untreated active tuberculosis is communicable.

The nurse is caring for a client with emphysema. During the assessment, the nurse expects to auscultate which types of breath sounds? a. pleural friction rub b. crackles and gurgles c. diminished breath sounds d. expiratory wheeze and cough

c. diminished breath sounds

A spontaneous pneumothorax is suspected in a patient with a history of emphysema. In addition to calling the healthcare provider, which action should the nurse take? a. place the client on the unaffected side b. administer 60% oxygen via venturi mask c. give oxygen 2L/min via nasal cannula d. prepare for IV administration of electrolytes

c. give oxygen 2L/min via nasal cannula You should only give up to 40% for Venturi, place client on affected side to maximize expansion of unaffected and IV has nothing to do with this.