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PN 140 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Assessments include increasing dyspnea and a cough producing thick, purulent mucus. Which class of medications should the healthcare provider to administer first? A Leukotriene inhibitor B Beta-2 agonist C Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent D Mucolytic - Correct Answer B Beta-2 agonist For a patient who is in the late stages of c...

NURS 133 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED SOLUTIONS 7 Medication Rights - ANSWERS 1) Right Medication 2) Right Patient 3) Right Dose 4) Right Route 5) Right Time 6) Right Documentation 7) Right Reason Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) - ANSWERS Class: Mucolytic PE: degrades mucus allowing for easier mobilization & expectoration TE: mucolytic (lowers viscosity of mucus) for cystic fibrosis, COPD AE: bronchospasm, drowsy, tachycardia, hypotension, chest tightness, rhinorr...

A 27-year-old woman presents with otitis externa. Likely causative pathogens include all of the following except: A. Pseudomonas spp. B. S epidermidis. C. S aureus. D. Moraxella catarrhalis. correct answersD. Moraxella catarrhalis. During a clinical visit with an NP where malignant OE is being considered, the next best steps in care include all of the following except: A. prompt otolaryngology consultation. B. oral or parenteral antimicrobial therapy. C. imaging to determine degree...

EGAN’S FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 12TH EDITION BY KACMAREK TEST BANK. Chapter 01 - History of Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? Promoting lung health and wellness Providing patient education Assessing the patient’s cardiopulmonary health status Selling oxygen (O2) therapy devices to patients 1 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4...

EGAN’S FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 12TH EDITION BY KACMAREK TEST BANK. Chapter 01 - History of Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? Promoting lung health and wellness Providing patient education Assessing the patient’s cardiopulmonary health status Selling oxygen (O2) therapy devices to patients 1 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, ...

TMC Exam #% Correct: Questions With Answers + Rationale TMC Exam #% Correct: Questions With Answers + Rationale A Patient With Pulmonary Emphysema Is Unable To Tolerate Postural Drainage And Percussion To The Basal Pulmonary Segments. Which Of The Following Represents An Appropriate Modification In Therapy? A. Switch To High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation B. Administer Aerosolized Albuterol Treatments C. Administer Aerosolized Mucomyst (Acetylcysteine) D. Perform Postural Drain...

EGAN’S FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 12TH EDITION BY KACMAREK TEST BANK. Chapter 01 - History of Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? Promoting lung health and wellness Providing patient education Assessing the patient’s cardiopulmonary health status Selling oxygen (O2) therapy devices to patients 1 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4...

Which of the following is a possible consequence of sleep apnea? a. Asthma b. Increased WBC c. Insulin resistance d. Hyperactivity -----ANSWER-------insulin resistance An asthmatic comes to you for follow up. In assessing asthma control, they admit they use albuterol once a week for wheezing, SOB or cough. They have been seen in ER twice in the last 12 months for their asthma symptoms. They are coughing at night at least 3 times a month. They are diagnosed with intermittent asthma and on...

A patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation requires an FiO2 of 0.70 and 10 cm H2O PEEP to maintain an acceptable PaO2. The patient is restless and has become disconnected from the ventilator circuit several times, during which she experiences cardiac rhythm disturbances. A respiratory therapist should conclude that the patient with benefit from a: A. Sedative B. Mucolytic C. Neuromuscular blocker D. Pulmonary vasodilator - Sedative Lams and Pams A respiratory therapist enters a p...

The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding does the nurse anticipate when inspecting the chest? a. A ratio of 1 : 2 when comparing the side and front views of the chest b. A barrel chest c. A concave shape to the sternum d. A severe lateral curvature of the spine correct answers b. A barrel chest Which is a goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Airway Clearance? a. Patient's respiratory secretions will become thicker...