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NURS305 Resp Function NCLEX – Questions & Answers
NURS305 Resp Function NCLEX – Questions & Answers
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NURS305 Resp Function NCLEX – Questions & AnswersWhich of the following is a normal finding when assessing the respiratory
system of an elderly client?
a.
Bronchovesicular breath sounds throughout the lungs
b.
A decreased anteroposterior diameter and increased alveolar surface
c.
Decreased mobility of the thorax and increased chest wall stiffness
d.
Increased thoracic expansion and relaxation of elastin tissues Correct
Ans - Put Decreased Mobility
Chest percussion has been ordered for a client on bed rest with respiratory
infections and increased secretions. The nurse should use which of the
following hand positions to administer chest percussion?
a.
Flat-hand position
b.
Flexed-hand position
c.
Cupped-hand position
d.
Fisted-hand position Correct Ans - cupped hand
All of the following nursing diagnoses are important for a client with
chronic pulmonary emphysema (COPD). Which would receive priority
when planning nursing interventions?
a.
Self-care deficit
b.
Activity intolerance
c.
Impaired gas exchange
d.
Ineffective airway clearance Correct Ans - impaired gas exchange
, A patient has been instructed in pursed-lip breathing. The patient asks the
nurse the purpose behind the breathing pattern. The nurse's best response
to this question would be:
a.
"Pursed-lip breathing prevents airway collapse and enhances effective
breathing."
b.
"You will be more comfortable if you use pursed-lip breathing techniques."
c.
"Pursed-lip breathing exercises help to prevent the accumulation of
secretions."
d.
"Pursed-lip breathing increases the strength of the respiratory muscles."
Correct Ans - Prevents airway collapse and enhances effective
breathing
A female client with interstitial lung disease is prescribed prednisone
(Deltasone) to control inflammation. During client teaching, the nurse
stresses the importance of taking prednisone exactly as prescribed and
cautions against discontinuing the drug abruptly. A client who discontinues
prednisone abruptly may experience:
a.
hyperglycemia and glycosuria.
b.
GI bleeding.
c.
acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
d.
restlessness and seizures Correct Ans - acute adrenocortical
insufficiency
Nurse Mickey is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a
homeless client. Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing
is true?
a.
The PPD can be read within 12 hours after the injection
b.
A positive reaction indicates that the client has active tuberculosis (TB)
c.
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