NURS 327 EXAM 2 2024 ACTUAL COMPLETEEXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+.
A client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital with
pneumonia. When should the nurse administer the pancreatic
enzymes that the client has been prescribed? - ANSWER -With meals
The nurse is caring for a patient with status asthmaticus in the
intensive care unit (ICU). What does the nurse anticipate observing
for the blood gas results related to hyperventilation for this patient? -
ANSWER -Respiratory alkalosis
Which of the following occupy space in the thorax, but do not
contribute to ventilation? - ANSWER -Bullae
A physician orders metaproterenol by metered-dose inhalation four
times daily for a client with acute bronchitis. Which statement by the
client indicates effective teaching about this medication? - ANSWER
"I need to hold my breath as long as possible after I take a deep
inhalation."
A commonly prescribed methylxanthine used as a bronchodilator is
which of the following? - ANSWER -Theophylline
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), decreased carbon
dioxide elimination results in increased carbon dioxide tension in
,arterial blood, leading to which of the following acid-base
imbalances? - ANSWER -Respiratory Acidosis
A client is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit for the
treatment of an exacerbation of acute asthma. Which medication is
contraindicated in the treatment of asthma exacerbations? - ANSWER
-Cromolyn Sodium
A client is receiving theophylline for long-term control and prevention
of asthma symptoms. Client education related to this medication will
include - ANSWER -the importance of blood tests to monitor serum
concentrations.
A home health nurse sees a client with end-stage chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. An outcome identified for this client is preventing
infection. Which finding indicates that this outcome has been met? -
ANSWER -Decreased oxygen Requirements
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports
increased shortness of breath and fatigue for 1 hour after awakening
in the morning. Which of the following statements by the nurse would
best help with the client's shortness of breath and fatigue? - ANSWER
-"Delay self-care activities for 1 hour."
Which of the following is a leading cause of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation? - ANSWER -bronchitis A
, nurse is admitting a client with emphysema. What are presenting
findings the nurse should assess? Select all that apply. - ANSWER -
Chronic cough
Dyspnea
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
intubated and placed on continuous mechanical ventilation. Which
equipment is most important for the nurse to keep at this client's
bedside? - ANSWER -Manual resuscitation bag
Which is a potential complication of a low pressure in the
endotracheal tube cuff? - ANSWER -Aspiration pneumonia
Which type of ventilator has a preset volume of air to be delivered
with each inspiration? - ANSWER -Volume-controlled
The nurse is assisting a client with postural drainage. Which of the
following demonstrates correct implementation of this technique? -
ANSWER -Instruct the client to remain in each position of the postural
drainage sequence for 10 to 15 minutes.
The nurse is teaching a client the proper technique for diaphragmatic
breathing. Place the steps for this procedure in the correct sequence.
- ANSWER -1. Place one hand on the abdomen and the other hand on
the middle of the chest to increase awareness of the position of the
diaphragm and its function in breathing.
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