OPD Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update, Graded A+
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COPD
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COPD
A patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) needs to receive precise amounts of oxygen. Which equipment should the
nurse prepare to use?
a) Oxygen tent
b) Venturi mask
c) Nasal cannula
d Oxygen-conserving cannula
o :## b) Venturi mask
The Venturi m...
COPD Questions and Correct
Answers Latest Update, Graded A+
A patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) needs to receive precise amounts of oxygen. Which equipment should the
nurse prepare to use?
a) Oxygen tent
b) Venturi mask
c) Nasal cannula
d Oxygen-conserving cannula
o :## b) Venturi mask
The Venturi mask delivers precise concentrations of oxygen and should be selected
whenever this is a priority concern. The other methods are less precise in terms of
amount of oxygen delivered.
The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing common adverse effects from
the inhaled corticosteroid beclomethasone (Beclovent) after what occurs?
a) Hypertension and pulmonary edema
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b) Oropharyngeal candidiasis and hoarseness
c) Elevation of blood glucose and calcium levels
d) Adrenocortical dysfunction and hyperglycemia
o :## b) Oropharyngeal candidiasis and hoarseness
Oropharyngeal candidiasis and hoarseness are common adverse effects from the
use of inhaled corticosteroids because the medication can lead to overgrowth of
organisms and local irritation if the patient does not rinse the mouth following
each dose.
The nurse determines that the patient is not experiencing adverse effects of
albuterol (Proventil) after noting which patient vital sign?
a) Pulse rate of 72/minute
b) Temperature of 98.4° F
c) Oxygen saturation 96%
d) Respiratory rate of 18/minute
o :## a) Pulse rate of 72/minute
Albuterol is a β2-agonist that can sometimes cause adverse cardiovascular effects.
These would include tachycardia and angina. A pulse rate of 72 indicates that the
patient did not experience tachycardia as an adverse effect.
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