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NURSING MED SURG TEST Q AND A - Jersey College. Detailed working, solutions, memo, notes & explanations.TEST 30. The nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's lungs after completing thoracic inspection, palpation, and percussion. How should the nurse best prepare for this assessment technique? A) Keep the client's shirt or gown in place to maintain privacy. B) Begin with the bell of the stethoscope on the client's anterior chest. C) Tell the client that you will be asking him or her...

Structural difference in respiratory system between children and adults Small/narrow airways: swelling/secretions make it much more difficult to breathe Less surface area: periods of apnea can last up to 15 seconds Lack of collateral pathways: fewer bronchioles, easily clogged, keep nares open, suction with bulb syringe Nose breathers: up until 4 weeks, predominately up until 2 years; keep nose suctioned well Diaphragmatic breathing: not as strong, can't lift ribcage like an adult What fac...

Chapter 1: Bronchiolitis 1. Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized with bronchiolitis? Position on the side with neck slightly flexed. ANS: D Cool, humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea, hypoxemia, and insensible fluid loss from tachypnea. The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated at a 30- to 40-degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and decrease pressure on the diaphragm. The etiology of bronchioliti...

Assessing respiratory effort/dyspnea 1. nasal flaring- visible enlargement of nostrils with inhalation 2. retractions- visible pulling in. caused by negative pressures generated in chest to increase depth of resp. 3. use of accessory muscles- using intercostals, abdominal muscles, or neck and shoulders when there is an increased demand for O2 4. grunting- noisy, difficulty breathing 5. body positioning to facilitate respirations 6. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea- sudden awakening ...

NREMT Paramedic Exam stridor Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, swelling, fb in upper airway. Croup is an example Snoring The sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating a partial obstruction of air flow. The tongue blocking the airway is an example. gurgling indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate elbows and hands flexed, and legs flexed. They are internally rotated (the lets look bowlegged) (make an O with their arms: corticate) ...

2023/2024 NR EMT FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A GRADE+ (BRAND NEW!!) Cushing's reflex includes increased blood pressure, bradycardia, and: (A) irregular respirations. (B) irregular pulse. (C) increased respirations. (D) pupil dilation. - ANSWER- (A) irregular respirations. RATIONALE:Cushing's reflex is indicative of a head injury with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). You ...

NURBN2022 Exam Revision Questions With 100% Verified Answers Clinical manifestations of pneumonia - answerfever, cough, increased secretions, difficulty breathing manifestations of child with croup - answerharsh barking cough, a high pitch squeak (known as stridor) is heard upon inspiration, cold like symptoms risk factors for croup - answeraged between 6 months and 6 years, living in a densely populated region, lack of influenza vaccine/s nursing considerations for the child with croup ...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NURS 6035 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Most important/common symptom of lung disease - answerCough Dry, hacking cough - answerno secretions Viral infections, interstitial lung disease, tumor, allergies, anxiety Chronic, Productive cough - answermucus or other material is expelled by the cough Bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, abscess, bacterial pneumonia, TB Smokers cough - answermost common cause of chronic cough, results from inhalation of irritants & is marked i...

ATI MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ .REVISED symptoms indicative of inhalation injury in burn pt (5) - answer-stridor (grating vibration with breathing) wheezing singed nasal hair facial/oral mucosal burns soot in sputum risk factors for skin disorders (4) - answer-exposure to chemicals/radiation/sun corticosteroid use (immunosuppressant) makeup, cosmetics, and harsh soap skin infection properties of benign moles - answer-circular, flat, brown...