Med Surg Respiratory Test EXAMS BUNDLED PACKAGE

The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to: a. warm the air entering the lungs. b. trap particles and bacteria. c. protect the cilia. d. clean the sinus cavity. Correct Answer B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. A patient with emphysema presents to...

Which of the following is part of the respiratory tract? Choose all that apply. A. Bronchi B. Pharynx C. Larynx D. Sinuses Correct Answer A. Bronchi B. Pharynx C. Larynx D. Sinuses Because the pressure of CO2 is higher in the blood vessels than the pressure of CO2 in the lungs, the...

The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD. Which findings would the nurse expect to note on assessment of this client? SATA: a. A low arterial PCO2 level b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the CXR c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise d. A widened diaphragm no...

A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress...

A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo a pneumonectomy. The client states, "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after the surgery." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? Correct Answer "I will show you how to splint your incision while coughi...

A nurse is suctioning a client's airway. Which nursing action will limit hypoxia? 1.Apply suction only after catheter is inserted 2.Limit suctioning with catheter to half a minute 3.Lubricate the catheter with saline before insertion 4.Use sterile suction catheter for each suctioning episode Co...

4. The ED nurse is assessing a client who is reporting dyspnea. The nurse auscultates the client's chest and hears wheezing throughout the lung fields. What might this indicate about the client? A. Bronchoconstriction B. Pneumonia C. Hemoptysis D. Hemothorax Correct Answer A. Bronchoconstrict...

A nurse is auscultating the lung sounds of a client who came to the clinic for a physical exam. There is not any history of lung disease. What should the nurse expect to hear? a. adventitious breath sounds b. bronchial breath sounds c. bronchovesicular breath sounds d. vesicular breath sounds Co...