Auscultate lung fields - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an inflated cuff in place. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should suction the client's airway secretion? A. The client is unable to speak B. The client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hr ago C. The client coughs and expectorates a large mucous plug D. The nurse auscultate coarse crackles in the lung fields D. The nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields

NREMT: Airway, respiration, ventilation Exam Questions and Answers A febrile 37-year-old female who has a history of HIV complains of difficulty breathing. She tells you she has been coughing up yellow phlegm for two days. Her skin is pale and sweaty. You auscultate crackles in her right lower lung. You should suspect: - Answer-pneumonia An unresponsive 45-year-old male was found lying on the ground outside. You do not see any obvious signs of trauma. He has snoring respirations and a car...

Florida University: Chapter 20-31| NUR 3125Med-Surg Exam 3 Chapter 20: Assessment of Respiratory Function Purpose of the respiratory system ● Deliver oxygen to the body, expels carbon dioxide from the body ○ Works with the circulatory system ● Upper respiratory system: warms and fills air ○ Nose: serves as passageway, filters impurities, humidifies and warms air ○ Sinuses and nasal passages ■ Paranasal sinuses: lines with mucosa and ciliated pseudostratified epithelium; s...

Nursing 1117 Unit 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is included in a basic health history assessment? A basic health history assessment includes collecting information on the patient’s medical history, current medications, allergies, past surgeries, family history, and lifestyle factors. How should a nurse prepare for a physical examination of a patient? The nurse should ensure a clean, private environment, gather necessary equipment, wash hands, and explain the proced...

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. Bronchoconstriction 5. The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During assessment, the nurse finds that the client is experiencing increased ...

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? a. Assess the blood pressure by Doppler. b. Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg. c. Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor. d. Record the blood pressure as not assessable. A ~ Auscultated blood pressures in shock may be significantly inaccurate due to vasoconstriction. If blood pressure is not...

HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 1. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up? 2. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information should the nurse ...

2024 HESI Case Studies Respiratory Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100% 1. Diaphragm of the stethoscope: Answer: Usually preferable for listening to the lungs because it transmits the ordinarily high-pitched sounds better and because it provides a broader area of sound 2. How to use the stethoscope to auscultate for breathing: Answer: Place the stethoscope firmly on the skin. When the individual breath sound is being evaluated, there should be no movement of the patient or stet...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

Exit HESI PN LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A client who is a gravida 1 para 0 is transferred to the recovery room following a normal vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn the practical nurse (PN) observes that the client is shaking uncontrollably and states she's cold Apply light warm blanket and assure her that this is normal following delivery The practical nurse (PN) is assessing an older client with left sided heart fa...