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A 87 year-old patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Which nursing
action would be a priority in this patient's plan of care?
A)Nasogastric Intubation
B)Administration of probiotic supplements
C)Bedrest
D)Cautious hydration
A nurse is admitting a new patient who has been admitted with a diagnosis of
COPD exacerbation. How can the nurse best help the patient achieve the goal of
maintaining effective oxygenation?
A)Teach the patient strategies for promoting diaphragmatic breathing.
B)Administer supplementary oxygen by simple facemask.
C)Teach the patient to perform airway suctioning.
D)Assist the patient in developing an appropriate exercise program
A nurse is teaching a patient with asthmas about Azmacort, an inhaled
corticosteroid. Which adverse effects should the nurse be sure to address in
patient teaching?
,A)Dyspnea and increased respiratory secretions
B)Nausea and vomiting
C)Cough and oral thrush
D)Fatigue and decrease level of consciousness
A patient is recovering in the hospital from cardiac surgery. The nurse has
identified the diagnosis of risk for ineffective airway clearance related to
pulmonary secretions. What intervention best addresses this risk?
A)Administration of bronchodilator by nebulizer.
B)Administration of inhaled corticosteroids by metered dose inhaler (MDI)
C)Patient consistent performance of deep breathing and coughing exercises
D)Patient is active participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program.
The nurse is auscultating the breath sounds of a patient with pericarditis.
What finding is most consistent with this diagnosis?
A)Wheezes
B)Friction rub
,C)Fine crackles
D)Coarse crackles
, NURS 20A Examine 1 Revised-Ready Test Questions
And Answers Rated A+ Assured Success Latest Update
2022
The nurse notes that a patient has developed a cough productive for mucoid
sputum, is short of breath, has cyanotic hands, and has noisy, moist-sounding,
rapid breathing. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of what health
problem?
A)Pericarditis
B)Cardiomyopathy
C)Pulmonary edema
D)Right ventricular hypertrophy
An older adult patient has been treated for a venous ulcer and plan is in place
to prevent the occurrence of future ulcers. What should the nurse include in this
plan?
A)Use of supplementary oxygen to aid tissue oxygenation
B)Daily use of normal saline compresses on the lower limbs
C)Daily administration of prophylactic antibiotics
NURS 20A Examine 1 Revised-Ready Test Questions
And Answers Rated A+ Assured Success Latest Update
2022
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