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RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - 
COPD 
Adult Health 1 - Respiratory Disorders - COPD 
Use of Steroid with Respiratory Disorder 
Reduces airway inflammation 
Use of Bronchodilator with Respiratory Disorder 
Relax airway muscles 
Mild COPD - use short acting bronchodilator 
Severe COPD - use...
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RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - 
COPD 
Adult Health 1 - Respiratory Disorders - COPD 
Use of Steroid with Respiratory Disorder 
Reduces airway inflammation 
Use of Bronchodilator with Respiratory Disorder 
Relax airway muscles 
Mild COPD - use short acting bronchodilator 
Severe COPD - use...
ADULT HEALTH EXAM 
(RESPIRATORY) 
Adult Health Exam (Respiratory) 
Role of the respiratory system 
Oxygenation and tissue perfusion 
Patient history relating to the respiratory system 
- family and personal data 
- smoking and pack years 
- drug use 
- allergies 
- travel 
- nutritional status 
- c...
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(RESPIRATORY) 
Adult Health Exam (Respiratory) 
Role of the respiratory system 
Oxygenation and tissue perfusion 
Patient history relating to the respiratory system 
- family and personal data 
- smoking and pack years 
- drug use 
- allergies 
- travel 
- nutritional status 
- c...
ADULT HEALTH; EXAM 1; 
RESPIRATORY 
Adult health; Exam 1; respiratory 
Upper Respiratory tract 
Warms and filters air 
Lower respiratory tract 
Gas exchange and diffusion 
Upper respiratory tract 
Nose 
paranasal sinuses 
pharynx 
tonils and adenoids 
Larynx 
Trachea 
Sinuses 4 
Frontal 
ethmoid 
s...
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RESPIRATORY 
Adult health; Exam 1; respiratory 
Upper Respiratory tract 
Warms and filters air 
Lower respiratory tract 
Gas exchange and diffusion 
Upper respiratory tract 
Nose 
paranasal sinuses 
pharynx 
tonils and adenoids 
Larynx 
Trachea 
Sinuses 4 
Frontal 
ethmoid 
s...
ADULTS MED-SURG 1 
CARDIAC 
Adults med-surg 1 cardiac 
Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) 
- Arterial occlusive disease 
- Venous Insufficency 
Arterial Occlusive Disease 
A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get 
clogged 
Main cause o...
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CARDIAC 
Adults med-surg 1 cardiac 
Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) 
- Arterial occlusive disease 
- Venous Insufficency 
Arterial Occlusive Disease 
A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get 
clogged 
Main cause o...
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER 
NURSING MES SURG 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing mes surg 
While performing triage in the ED, the nurse determines which patient should be seen first? 
A. A patient with burns on the face and chest; BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 92, RR 24. 
B. A patient with a deformed leg indicating ...
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NURSING MES SURG 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing mes surg 
While performing triage in the ED, the nurse determines which patient should be seen first? 
A. A patient with burns on the face and chest; BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 92, RR 24. 
B. A patient with a deformed leg indicating ...
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER 
NURSING MES SURG EXAM 
2022 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing mes surg 
While performing triage in the ED, the nurse determines which patient should be seen first? 
A. A patient with burns on the face and chest; BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 92, RR 24. 
B. A patient with a deformed leg...
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NURSING MES SURG EXAM 
2022 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing mes surg 
While performing triage in the ED, the nurse determines which patient should be seen first? 
A. A patient with burns on the face and chest; BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 92, RR 24. 
B. A patient with a deformed leg...
ADULT HEALTH 1 - 
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - 
COPD 
Adult Health 1 - Respiratory Disorders - COPD 
Use of Steroid with Respiratory Disorder 
Reduces airway inflammation 
Use of Bronchodilator with Respiratory Disorder 
Relax airway muscles 
Mild COPD - use short acting bronchodilator 
Severe COPD - use...
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RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - 
COPD 
Adult Health 1 - Respiratory Disorders - COPD 
Use of Steroid with Respiratory Disorder 
Reduces airway inflammation 
Use of Bronchodilator with Respiratory Disorder 
Relax airway muscles 
Mild COPD - use short acting bronchodilator 
Severe COPD - use...
ADULT HEALTH EXAM 
(RESPIRATORY) 
Adult Health Exam (Respiratory) 
Role of the respiratory system 
Oxygenation and tissue perfusion 
Patient history relating to the respiratory system 
- family and personal data 
- smoking and pack years 
- drug use 
- allergies 
- travel 
- nutritional status 
- c...
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(RESPIRATORY) 
Adult Health Exam (Respiratory) 
Role of the respiratory system 
Oxygenation and tissue perfusion 
Patient history relating to the respiratory system 
- family and personal data 
- smoking and pack years 
- drug use 
- allergies 
- travel 
- nutritional status 
- c...
ADULT HEALTH; EXAM 1; 
RESPIRATORY 
Adult health; Exam 1; respiratory 
Upper Respiratory tract 
Warms and filters air 
Lower respiratory tract 
Gas exchange and diffusion 
Upper respiratory tract 
Nose 
paranasal sinuses 
pharynx 
tonils and adenoids 
Larynx 
Trachea 
Sinuses 4 
Frontal 
ethmoid 
s...
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RESPIRATORY 
Adult health; Exam 1; respiratory 
Upper Respiratory tract 
Warms and filters air 
Lower respiratory tract 
Gas exchange and diffusion 
Upper respiratory tract 
Nose 
paranasal sinuses 
pharynx 
tonils and adenoids 
Larynx 
Trachea 
Sinuses 4 
Frontal 
ethmoid 
s...
ADULTS MED-SURG 1 
CARDIAC 
Adults med-surg 1 cardiac 
Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) 
- Arterial occlusive disease 
- Venous Insufficency 
Arterial Occlusive Disease 
A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get 
clogged 
Main cause o...
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CARDIAC 
Adults med-surg 1 cardiac 
Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) 
- Arterial occlusive disease 
- Venous Insufficency 
Arterial Occlusive Disease 
A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get 
clogged 
Main cause o...
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER 
NURSING EXAM 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing 
During the primary assessment of a victim of a motor vehicle collision, the nurse determines that the 
patient has an unobstructed airway. Which action should the nurse take next? 
a. Palpate extremities for bilateral pulses. 
b....
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NURSING EXAM 
Emergency and Disaster Nursing 
During the primary assessment of a victim of a motor vehicle collision, the nurse determines that the 
patient has an unobstructed airway. Which action should the nurse take next? 
a. Palpate extremities for bilateral pulses. 
b....
HESI MED SURG 
RESPIRATORY 
HESI Med Surg Respiratory 
How does fever cause dehydration? 
D/t excessive fluid loss from diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increased metabolism 
and the demand for O2. 
Clients at high risk for pneumonia: 
ALOC, depressed or absent gag and cough reflex, suscepti...
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RESPIRATORY 
HESI Med Surg Respiratory 
How does fever cause dehydration? 
D/t excessive fluid loss from diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increased metabolism 
and the demand for O2. 
Clients at high risk for pneumonia: 
ALOC, depressed or absent gag and cough reflex, suscepti...
RESPIRATORY EXAM MEDSURG 
Respiratory Exam Med-Surg 
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and pneumonia 
who has an order for arterial blood gases to be drawn. What is the minimum length of time the nurse 
should plan to hold pressure on the puncture ...
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Respiratory Exam Med-Surg 
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and pneumonia 
who has an order for arterial blood gases to be drawn. What is the minimum length of time the nurse 
should plan to hold pressure on the puncture ...
HESI MED-SURG 
(RESPIRATORY EXAM 2022 
HESI Med-Surg (Respiratory) 
List four common symptoms of pneumonia that the nurse might note on a physical examination. 
Fever and chills, diminished breath sounds, productive cough and tachypnea 
State 4 nursing interventions for assisting the client to coug...
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(RESPIRATORY EXAM 2022 
HESI Med-Surg (Respiratory) 
List four common symptoms of pneumonia that the nurse might note on a physical examination. 
Fever and chills, diminished breath sounds, productive cough and tachypnea 
State 4 nursing interventions for assisting the client to coug...
HESI MED-SURG 
RESPIRATORY EXAM 
HESI Med-Surg Respiratory 
What is a common adverse effect of the tetracycline antibiotics? 
Photosensitivity 
Why should tetracyclines be avoided in pregnant clients and children under 8 years? 
It can cause yellow-brown discoloration of teeth and growth retardatio...
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RESPIRATORY EXAM 
HESI Med-Surg Respiratory 
What is a common adverse effect of the tetracycline antibiotics? 
Photosensitivity 
Why should tetracyclines be avoided in pregnant clients and children under 8 years? 
It can cause yellow-brown discoloration of teeth and growth retardatio...
MED SURG - THE 
HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM 
Med Surg - The Hematologic System 
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy. 
When administering the drug IM, the healthcare professional should take which of the following 
actions? 
- Administer a test...
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HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM 
Med Surg - The Hematologic System 
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy. 
When administering the drug IM, the healthcare professional should take which of the following 
actions? 
- Administer a test...
MED SURG-CRITICAL CARE 
SHOCK AND SEPSIS 
Med surg-Critical care Shock and sepsis 
A student is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student 
correlate the blood loss with the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)? 
a. It causes vasoconstriction and increa...
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SHOCK AND SEPSIS 
Med surg-Critical care Shock and sepsis 
A student is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student 
correlate the blood loss with the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)? 
a. It causes vasoconstriction and increa...
MED SURG CRITICAL CARE 
SHOCK AND SEPSIS 
Med surg Critical care Shock and sepsis 
1. A nurse is discussing the concept of shock with a new graduate nurse. Which statement indicates the 
new graduate nurse understood the information? 
a. Shock is a physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tac...
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SHOCK AND SEPSIS 
Med surg Critical care Shock and sepsis 
1. A nurse is discussing the concept of shock with a new graduate nurse. Which statement indicates the 
new graduate nurse understood the information? 
a. Shock is a physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tac...
MED SURG URINARY SYSTEM 
Med surg Urinary System 
The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste 
products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? 
Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. 
The nurse is collecting data on a pa...
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Med surg Urinary System 
The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste 
products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? 
Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. 
The nurse is collecting data on a pa...
MED SURG VISUAL AND 
AUDITORY PROBLEMS 
Med Surg Visual and Auditory Problems 
The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and 
presbyopia by assessing for 
a. strength of the eye muscles. 
b. both near and distant vision. 
c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. 
d. intraocul...
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AUDITORY PROBLEMS 
Med Surg Visual and Auditory Problems 
The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and 
presbyopia by assessing for 
a. strength of the eye muscles. 
b. both near and distant vision. 
c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. 
d. intraocul...
MED SURG, 
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 
Med Surg, Integumentary System 
1. When the nurse is assessing a 42-year-old woman, the patient states that she is using topical 
fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex) to treat actinic keratoses on her face. Which additional information will 
be most important for the n...
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 
Med Surg, Integumentary System 
1. When the nurse is assessing a 42-year-old woman, the patient states that she is using topical 
fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex) to treat actinic keratoses on her face. Which additional information will 
be most important for the n...
MED SURG, NERVOUS 
SYSTEM STUDY QUESTIONS 
Med Surg, Nervous System Study Questions 
Study 
1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? 
a. 
Ask family members about the patient's health history. 
b. 
Ask leading questions to assist in obta...
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SYSTEM STUDY QUESTIONS 
Med Surg, Nervous System Study Questions 
Study 
1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? 
a. 
Ask family members about the patient's health history. 
b. 
Ask leading questions to assist in obta...
MED SURGE RESPIRATORY 
Med Surge Respiratory 
Fever can cause because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Increased temperature 
also increases and the demands for 02. 
Dehydration, metabolism 
Clients at high risk for pneumonia 
1.) Altered level of consciousness 
2.) depressed or absent ga...
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Med Surge Respiratory 
Fever can cause because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Increased temperature 
also increases and the demands for 02. 
Dehydration, metabolism 
Clients at high risk for pneumonia 
1.) Altered level of consciousness 
2.) depressed or absent ga...
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
NCLEX QUESTIONS 
Respiratory System NCLEX questions 
The most important action the nurse should do before and after suctioning a client is: 
a. Placing the client in a supine position 
b. Making sure that suctioning takes only 10-15 seconds 
c. Evaluating for clear breath sounds...
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NCLEX QUESTIONS 
Respiratory System NCLEX questions 
The most important action the nurse should do before and after suctioning a client is: 
a. Placing the client in a supine position 
b. Making sure that suctioning takes only 10-15 seconds 
c. Evaluating for clear breath sounds...
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