Respiratory Exam (Davis Med-Surg)
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| 2024/2025
A patient with a history of asthma presents to the emergency department in respiratory distress.
What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Administer oxygen
B. Obtain a blood sample
C. Assess the patient's airway
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Respiratory Exam (Davis Med-Surg)
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| 2024/2025
A patient with a history of asthma presents to the emergency department in respiratory distress.
What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Administer oxygen
B. Obtain a blood sample
C. Assess the patient's airway
D. Start an intravenous line
C. Assess the patient's airway
What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
B. Haemophilus influenzae
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being discharged. Which
statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I should avoid smoking."
B. "I can take antibiotics whenever I feel sick."
C. "I need to stay active to help my lungs."
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,D. "I should use my inhalers as prescribed."
B. "I can take antibiotics whenever I feel sick."
In a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism, which symptom would the nurse expect to
find?
A. Bradycardia
B. Unilateral leg swelling
C. Fever
D. Productive cough
B. Unilateral leg swelling
What is the purpose of incentive spirometry in postoperative care?
A. To promote airway clearance
B. To decrease anxiety
C. To prevent pneumonia
D. To improve oxygenation
C. To prevent pneumonia
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. What is the primary nursing
responsibility?
A. To provide emotional support to the patient
B. To monitor ventilator settings
C. To administer sedatives as needed
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, D. To educate the family about the ventilator
B. To monitor ventilator settings
A patient with tuberculosis is being discharged on medication therapy. Which statement by the
patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will need to take my medication for at least 6 months."
B. "I should avoid close contact with others while I am infectious."
C. "I can stop my medication if I start feeling better."
D. "I will return for regular follow-up appointments."
C. "I can stop my medication if I start feeling better."
What is the most common symptom of chronic bronchitis?
A. Cough with sputum production
B. Shortness of breath
C. Chest pain
D. Wheezing
A. Cough with sputum production
During a lung assessment, the nurse notes a high-pitched, wheezing sound on expiration. What
does this indicate?
A. Bronchial obstruction
B. Normal airflow
C. Fluid in the lungs
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