370- Week 3 COPD Asthma Quiz

False

Cognitive impairment is less in hypoxemic patients.

exhale slowly

A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is exhibiting shallow respirations of 32 breaths per minute, despite receiving nasal oxygen at 2 L/minute. To improve the client's shortness of breath, the nurse encourages the client to

Oxygen through nasal cannula at 2 L/minute

A client is being seen in the emergency department for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The first action of the nurse is to administer which of the following prescribed treatments?

Respiratory acidosis

A patient is being treated for status asthmaticus. What danger sign does the nurse observe that can indicate impending respiratory failure?

Order small, frequent meals and nutritional supplements for the resident.

A resident of a long-term care facility has lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many years but has experienced a gradual increase in dyspnea despite the use of long-term oxygen therapy. In recent weeks, dyspnea has interfered with the resident's ability to eat, and the nurse recognizes the potential nursing diagnosis of altered nutrition: less than body requirements. How can the nurse best foster this resident's nutritional status?

dyspnea and hypoxemia

An admitting nurse is assessing a client with COPD. The nurse auscultates bilateral diminished breath sounds, which signify changes in the airway. These findings indicate to the nurse to monitor the client for what?

Highest airflow during a forced expiration

An asthma educator is teaching a client newly diagnosed with asthma and her family about the use of a peak flow meter. The educator should teach the client that a peak flow meter measures what value?

MDI

An is a pressurized device that contains an aerosolized suspension of medication.

Inhaled

Bronchodilators are usually delivered by the route.

True

Many hypoxemic patients do not feel dyspnea.

Ventricles

The hormone BNP is produced by the _____ of the heart.

"I shouldn't use a spacer or holding chamber with the MDI."

The nurse is reviewing pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) instructions with a client. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?

false (they constrict)

The pulmonary arteries respond to hypoxemia by dilating, causing increased pulmonary pressure to occur.

cigarette smoking

Which is the most important risk factor for development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Bullae

_______are enlarged airspaces that do not contribute to ventilation but occupy space in the thorax.

False

asthma is irreversible

emphysema

describes an abnormal enlargement of the air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles, with destruction of the walls of the alveoli.

instruct the client to drink at least 2 L of fluid daily.

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the medical-surgical unit. To help this client maintain a patent airway and achieve maximal gas exchange, the nurse should:

True

Smoking cessation slows the accelerated decline in lung function and the progression of COPD.