Medical-Surgical: Respiratory Tests Bundle Set

what function does the nose have in the respiratory system? CORRECT ANSWER filters and humidifies and warms the air as it is inhaled. what function do the paranasal sinuses have in the respiratory system? CORRECT ANSWER serve as a resonating chamber in speech and a common site of infection. Inclu...

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...

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...

Respiratory System Function CORRECT ANSWER Oxygenation Tissue Perfusion Breathing -Oxygen for tissue perfusion -Remove carbon dioxide Influences -Acid-base balance -Speech -Sense of smell -Fluid balance -Temperature control Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve CORRECT ANSWER Helps us...

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? a. after the surgeon removes the lung you will not need to cough b...

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...

A nurse is caring for a pt who developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following meds should the nurse anticipate administering? a. furosemide b. dexamethasone c. heparin d. atropine CORRECT ANSWER C. Heparin heparin is an anti-coagulant, used to prevent the enlargement of the existing...

MED SURG EXAM 1- Respiratory Study Guide

1 L of Nasal Cannula gives how much Oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER 4% How much oxygen in 6L nasal cannula? CORRECT ANSWER ~24% simple face mask delivers how much oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER 40-60% How much oxygen should be given with a simple face mask? CORRECT ANSWER 5L/min minimum Partial Rebreathe...

To promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to a. take deep breaths b. cough five times per hour to prevent alveolar collapse c. decrease fluid intake to reduce fluid accumulation in the alveoli d. sit with head of bed elevated to promote air movement through the po...

When assessing a patient's sleep-rest pattern related to respiratory health, what should the nurse ask the patient about (select all that apply)? A. Have trouble falling asleep? B. Need to urinate during the night? C. Awaken abruptly during the night? D. Sleep more than 8 hours per night? E....

Which patient is exhibiting an early clinical manifestation of hypoxemia? A A 48-year-old patient who is intoxicated and acutely disoriented to time and place B A 72-year-old patient who has four new premature ventricular contractions per minute C A 67-year-old patient who has dyspnea while res...

Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort b. Large amounts of greenish sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Rest...

Tidal Volume CORRECT ANSWER Volume of air exchanged with each breath. Alveoli CORRECT ANSWER Small sacs in the lungs that are the primary site of gas exchange for O2 and CO2. Alveolar-capillary CORRECT ANSWER Gases are exchanged at the ______-______ membrane. Surfactant CORRECT ANSWER lipop...

The nurse is caring for a 27-yr-old man with multiple fractured ribs from a motor vehicle crash. Which clinical manifestation, if experienced by the patient, is an early indication that the patient is developing respiratory failure? A Tachycardia and pursed lip breathing B Kussmaul respiratio...

d. Leave the call light in the patient's hand. CORRECT ANSWER Your patient is receiving mechanical ventilation which of the following actions is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis anxiety related to inability to communicate with fear of suffocation? a. Restrain patient to prevent accidental r...

1. The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful? a. "My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours." b. "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain." c. "I will remove...

When assessing a patient's sleep-rest pattern related to respiratory health, what should the nurse ask the patient about? (Select all that apply.) A. Have trouble falling asleep? B. Need to urinate during the night? C. Awaken abruptly during the night? D. Sleep more than 8 hours per night? E...

A patient with recurrent shortness of breath has just had a bronchoscopy. What is a priority nursing action immediately after the procedure? -Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. -Assess the patient's level of consciousness. -Monitor and manage the patient's level of pain. -Assess the pa...

A patient has metabolic acidosis secondary to type 1 diabetes. What physiologic response should the nurse expect to assess in the patient? 1. Vomiting 2. Increased urination 3. Decreased heart rate 4. Increased respiratory rate CORRECT ANSWER 4. Increased respiratory rate Rationale: When a pat...

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 site? A. 2 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 10 minutes D. 1...