NMNC 4510 Respiratory EAQ

Which statement by the nurse regarding anesthetic drugs in pediatric clients requires correction?

"During general anesthesia, the upper airway obstruction risk is less in pediatrics."

An infant with cardiopulmonary disease displays signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Which condition would the nurse anticipate when planning care?

4 Respiratory syncytial virus infection

Which action would the nurse take to prevent aspiration recurrence in a client with aspiration pneumonia who is NPO status with a nasogastric tube and a prescription for antibiotics? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees

A client develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse assesses the client and notes signs of pulmonary edema and atelectasis. The findings correspond to which phase of ARDS?

Exudative

When caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the nurse would implement which measure to promote effective airway clearance?

Suction as needed

Which side effect would the nurse assess for after epinephrine is administered to an infant with severe bronchospasms?

Tachycardia

An arterial blood gas report indicates that pH is 7.25, Pco2 is 60 mm Hg, and HCO3 is 26 mEq/L (26 mmol/L). Which client is most likely to exhibit these blood gas results?

pulmonary fibrosis

A client is admitted to an intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse expects which assessment finding?

Altered mental status

Which information is needed to determine oxygen administration for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an oxygen saturation of 87%? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Arterial blood gases

A client with which diagnosis will be at risk for development of a pulmonary embolism

Atrial fibrillation

Which preferred medication will the nurse administer to a client hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia?

Ceftriaxone

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) recorded the vital signs of four clients. Which client needs immediate nursing interventions?

Client A

The nurse performs lung assessments of four clients. The details are given below. Which client has inflamed pleura?

Client D

Which diagnosis is a client most likely to have who has an arterial blood gas report indicating that pH is 7.25, PCO2 is 35 mm Hg, and HCO3 is 20 mEq/L (20 mmol/L)?

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Which arterial blood gas result for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation using the pressure support ventilation mode indicates that the client is hyperventilating?

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) 30 mm Hg (3.99 kPa)

A client on antiretroviral therapy developed Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Which nursing intervention is the priority for this client?

Providing adequate oxygenation for the client.

When a client develops a venous thrombosis in the left calf, the nurse will monitor for which possible complication?

Pulmonary embolism

Which disease is caused by coronaviruses?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Which is the cause of frequent upper respiratory tract infections in toddlers?

Immature immune system