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NURS1212 Modules 3 & 4 1460C-LASTEST REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023-24 1. What is the most relevant technique for the nurse to use when assessing a client for dyspnea? A. Checking oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry B. Asking the client about whe$9.99
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NURS1212 Modules 3 & 4 1460C-LASTEST REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023-24 1. What is the most relevant technique for the nurse to use when assessing a client for dyspnea? A. Checking oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry B. Asking the client about whe
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NURS1212 Modules 3 & 4 1460C-LASTEST REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023-24
1. What is the most relevant technique for the nurse to use when assessing a client for dyspnea?
A. Checking oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry
B. Asking the client about whether any breathlessness is present.
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1. What is the most relevant technique for the nurse to use when assessing a client for
dyspnea?
A. Checking oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry
B. Asking the client about whether any breathlessness is present.
C. Observing the client’s rate, depth, and ease of inhalation and exhalation
D. Comparing previous respiratory assessment information with current data
2. Which action has the highest priority for the nurse caring for a client with facial
trauma who has new-onset restlessness?
A. Assessing for bleeding on the drip mustache dressing
B. Providing ventilation with a manual resuscitation bag
C. Preparing the next dose of prescribed pain medication
D. Applying oxygen
3.The nurse has just received the report on a group of clients. Which client is the nurse’s
first priority?
A. A 30-year-old with acute asthma who has an oxygen saturation of 89% by
pulse oximetry.
B. A 40-year-old was admitted 3 hours ago for a scheduled thoracentesis in 30
minutes.
C. A 55-year-old was bronchogenic lung cancer who returned from a
bronchoscopy 4 hours ago.
D. A 68-year-old with pleural effusion who has decreased breath sounds at the
right base.
4.The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a bronchoscopy performed under
moderate sedation an hour ago. Which action will the nurse delegate to assistive
personnel (AP) at this time?
A. Auscultate breath sounds
B. Determine the level of consciousness
C. Assist with urinal or bedpan use for elimination.
D. Offer clear liquids to moisten mucous membranes
5. Which blood gas value indicates to the nurse that a client is experiencing
hypercarbia?
A. pH = 7.33
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B. Bicarbonate = 20 mEq/L
C. PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg
D. PaO2 = 80 mm Hg
6. Which action will the nurse teach an older client with a respiratory problem to make
as an accommodation to promote adequate gas exchange?
A. Avoid any nonessential physical activity or exercise.
B. If you must walk any distance in cool weather move quickly to keep warm.
C. Replace at least one meal each day with a high-calorie liquid food
supplement.
D. Notify your primary health care provider at the first sign of respiratory
infection.
7.What is the priority action for the nurse to take when a client comes to the emergency
department with extremely labored breathing and a history of asthma that is
unresponsive to prescribed inhalers?
A. Preparing the client for intubation
B. Establishing IV access to give emergency medications.
C. Placing the client in a high-Fowler position, and starting oxygen
D. Asking the client how long he or she has had asthma and what triggered this
attack
8. Which statement made by a client prescribed a reliever drug inhaler for asthma
indicates to the nurse the correct understanding of this therapy?
A. “I will keep this inhaler with me at all times.”
B. “Reliever drugs are needed to prevent asthma attacks.”
C. “At night, I will be sure to store the inhaler in a cool, dry place.”
D. “If I forget a dose, I will use the inhaler as soon as I remember it.”
9. Which outcome indicates to the nurse that oxygen therapy for the client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has hypoxemia and hypercarbia is effective?
A. PCO2 is within normal range.
B. Finger clubbing has resolved.
C. Client reports decreased distress.
D. SpO2 is between 88% and 90%.
10. Which action will the nurse teach a client with chronic bronchitis to use to mobilize
secretions?
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