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asthma correct answer: chronic, inflammatory, obstructive disease, characterized by wheezing and coughing triggered by dust, smoke, etc. asthma pt assessment and definition of pulsus paradoxus correct answer: SOB - pursed lip breathing, tight chest Appearance of chest: increased A-P diameter Resp. Pattern: use of accessory muscles Diagnostic chest percussion: hyperresonant/tympanic Breath sounds: Diffuse wheezing, diminished breath sounds Physical appearance: diaphoresis Vital signs:...

The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA:, The following conditions may cause patients to have a barrel chest or increased anteroposterior (AP) diameter of the chest SATA:, Which tests can be used to assess for asthma? Select all that apply., The most accurate tests for measuring airflow in asthma are _____ - Ans pulmonary function tests (PFTs) Provide patient teaching on how to properly manage asthma -,For the patient with hx of asthma, seek immediate emergency care if...

{solved} NURS 372 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than t...

ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL CARE OF PATIENTS WITH NON INFECTIOUS LOWER RESPIRATORY PROBLEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023. ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM: RATORY PROBLEMS 1. 1. A client with asthma reports "not being able to take deep breaths." The nurse auscultates decreased breath sounds in the bases, and no wheezes. What is the nurse's best action? a. Encourage the client to stay calm and take deep breaths. b. Document the findings and continue to monitor. c. Have the client cough...

Cough what do you want to assess? - acute vs chronic assessment OLDCARTS Meds allergies medical hx social hx exposure physical exam diagnostic test treatment/plan Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx? - chronic bronchitis African American pt's seems to have a negative ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B....

A nurse is caring for a client who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as being a complication of OSA? (Select all that apply.) Cystic Fibrosis Altered Cognition Headaches Hypertension Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Altered Cognition Headaches Hypertension Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease A nurse is caring for a client who has iatrogenic hemothorax. Which one of the following is a cause of iatrogenic hemothorax? MVA ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as being a complication of OSA? (Select all that apply.) Cystic Fibrosis Altered Cognition Headaches Hypertension Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Altered Cognition Headaches Hypertension Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease A nurse is caring for a client who has iatrogenic hemothorax. Which one of the following is a cause of iatrogenic hemothorax? MVA ...

Arterial Blood Gas - ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's - a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen delivered for accurate results e. apply direct pressure to puncture site at least 5 min (longer for clients at risk for bleeding) Bronchoscopy -...

A; Animals serve as a reservoir of infection" is the correct answer because Shigella only infects humans while Salmonella is found in many animals. Both have diarrhea as the major symptom. Endotoxin is produced by all gram negative bacteria and exotoxin is only produced by Shigella. A major difference between Salmonella enterica and Shigella infections is that only in salmonellosis can: A. animals serve as a reservoir of infection B. diarrhea become the major symptom C. endotoxin play a ...