Chapter 21, Caring for Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders.

1.You are a clinic nurse caring for a client with acute bronchitis. The client asks what may have caused the infection. What may induce acute bronchitis? A) Aspiration B) Drug ingestion C) Chemical irritation D) Direct lung damage Ans: C Feedback: Chemical irritation from noxious fumes, gases, and air contaminants induces acute bronchitis. Aspiration related to near drowning or vomiting, drug ingestion or overdose, and direct damage to the lungs are factors associated with the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome. 2.You are an occupational nurse completing routine assessments on the employees where you work. What might be revealed by a chest radiograph for a client with occupational lung diseases? A) Fibrotic changes in lungs B) Hemorrhage C) Lung contusion D) Damage to surrounding tissues Ans: A Feedback: For a client with occupational lung diseases, a chest radiograph may reveal fibrotic changes in the lungs. Hemorrhage, lung contusion, and damage to surrounding tissues are possibly caused by trauma due to chest injuries. 3.You are assessing a client's potential for pulmonary emboli. What finding indicates possible deep vein thrombosis