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NURS319 Exam 2 Respiratory, Cardiovascular,
Immune/Infection (100% Correct Answers)


what are absent breath sounds?

no breath sounds heard over entire lung or area of lung

what are coarse crackles?

loud low-pitched sounds

heard on inspiration, expiration, or both

what are fine crackles?

short high pitched sounds during inspiration

hair between fingers

what is pleural friction rub?

two surfaces rubbing together, grating sound from inflamed pleural surface

inspiration, expiration, both

what is stridor?

continuous musical pitch

choking

partial obstruction of larynx or trachea

what is wheezing?

high pitched squeaking d/t rapid vibration of bronchial walls

inspirations, expiration

what is the nursing responsibility for chest x-ray?

undress, put on gown, remove metal

pregnancy test

what is the nursing responsibility for CT scan?

assess renal function (d/t contract dye), BUN & creatinine

, ask about allergies (dye, shellfish), pregnancy

what is the education for contrast dye?

may cause flushed feeling or warmth

drink water after to avoid renal issues

what is the nursing responsibility for an MRI?

ask about:

-pregnancy

-allergies

-renal fxn

surgical staples, plates, rods, screws

claustrophobia, anxiety

what is the nursing responsibility for PET scan?

IV access

NPO

What is a bronchoscopy?

used for diagnosis, specimen collection, biopsy, and assessment of changes

monitor for hemorrhage and pneumothorax

what is a lung biopsy ?

obtains tissue, cells, or secretions for evaluation

what is a thoracentesis?

obtain specimen of pleural fluid for diagnosis, remove pleural fluid, or still medication

what is the nursing responsibility for thoracentesis?

place pt in upright position w/ elbows on bedside table and feet supported, take deep
breath to inflate lungs

send specimen to laboratory for analysis

what is the pulmonary function test?

determine the status of the patient's lungs

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