NMNC 4310 Gas

Which client in the intensive care unit would the nurse assess first? 1 Client with increasingly labored respiratory effort after aspiration of gastric contents 2 days ago 2 Client who is receiving positive pressure mechanical ventilation after an accidental opioid overdose 3 Client who is being observed after successful anaphylaxis treatment and has a prednisone dose due 4 Client who has pneumocystis pneumonia and has intravenous antibiotic and antiretroviral medications due

1 Client with increasingly labored respiratory effort after aspiration of gastric contents 2 days ago

A client is admitted to the hospital because of inhaling noxious chemicals. During an examination, the primary health care provider identifies damage to the upper airway. Which manifestations will the nurse observe related to upper airway damage? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Edema 2 Stridor 3 Blisters 4 Dyspnea 5 Wheezing

1 Edema 2 Stridor 3 Blisters

Which finding is indicative of abnormal newborn breathing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Stridor 2 Mottling 3 Bradypnea 4 Nasal flaring 5 Expiratory grunting

1 Stridor 2 Mottling 3 Bradypnea 4 Nasal flaring 5 Expiratory grunting

The nurse determines that a newborn is suffering from respiratory distress. Which visible signs confirm this assessment? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Crackles 2 Cyanosis 3 Wheezing 4 Tachypnea 5 Retractions

2 Cyanosis 4 Tachypnea 5 Retractions

Which rationale would the nurse use when explaining the purpose of pursed-lip breathing to a client with emphysema? 1 Prevents bronchial spasm 2 Decreases air trapping in lung 3 Improves alveolar surface area 4 Strengthens diaphragmatic contraction

2 Decreases air trapping in lung

Which intervention would the nurse implement for a client admitted for an exacerbation of asthma? 1 Determine the client's emotional state. 2 Give prescribed medications to promote bronchiolar dilation. 3 Provide education about the effect of a family history. 4 Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer routinely.

2 Give prescribed medications to promote bronchiolar dilation.

A client reports a cold accompanied by a severe cough. The frequent coughing episodes last for several minutes and are followed by exhaustion. The nurse observes a "whooping" sound at the end of the cough. Which organism may responsible for this client's condition? 1 Coronavirus 2 Bacillus anthracis 3 Bordetella pertussis 4 Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus

3 Bordetella pertussis

A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best? 1 "I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as possible." 2 "Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence of a bacterial infection." 3 "Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory infections." 4 "Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with antibiotics."

4 "Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with antibiotics."

The nurse in the health clinic is counseling a college student who recently was diagnosed with asthma. Which aspect of counseling would the nurse focus on? 1 Teaching how to make a room allergy-free 2 Referring to a support group for individuals with asthma 3 Arranging with the college to ensure a speedy return to classes 4 Evaluating whether the necessary lifestyle changes are understood

4 Evaluating whether the necessary lifestyle changes are understood

An infant with cardiopulmonary disease displays signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Which condition would the nurse anticipate when planning care? 1 Poliomyelitis 2 Pneumococcal infection 3 Meningococcal infection 4 Respiratory syncytial virus infection

4 Respiratory syncytial virus infection