Pleural effusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 6550 Midterm Exam 2020 (Spring) Latest Update 2022-2023 Questions & Answers With Rationale

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...

Pulmonary edema and pleural effusion

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Already Graded A - Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to create p...

TMC CHAPTER 7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Pursed-lip breathing would be most beneficial in which of the following lung disorders? A. Emphysema B. Pulmonary edema C. Pneumonia D. Pleural effusion ANSWER - A; The airways of patients with emphysema collapse during exhalation, which traps air in the lungs. If pa- tients exhale through pursed lips, back pressure is gen- erated in the airways, keeping them open longer so that more air is exhaled and less air stays trappe...

RNSG 2432 Exam 1Pleural effusion a collection of excess fluid in the pleural space caused by: CHF, liver disease, renal disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, TB, lung cancer Transudative pleural effusion non-inflammatory; fluid is going from one area to another due to increased capillary pressure or decreased plasma albumin/protein example: CHF, liver disease Exudative pleural effusion inflammatory; capillaries become more permeable in visceral pleura due to infectiou...

NURS6550/NURS 6550 MIDTERM EXAM VERSION B LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE • Question 1 The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid 1 out of 1 points analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) is the least worrisome type. Response Feedback : “A” is the correct answer. A tr...

Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: too much fluid around lung layers caused by heart failure, cancer, and pulmonary embolism Answer: pleural effusion Question: bacterial infection causes fluid buildup in lungs Answer: pneumonia Question: over 24 breaths per minute Answer: tachypnea Question: what does EIB stand for? Answer: exercised induced bro...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

RNSG 2432 Exam 1Pleural effusion a collection of excess fluid in the pleural space caused by: CHF, liver disease, renal disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, TB, lung cancer Transudative pleural effusion non-inflammatory; fluid is going from one area to another due to increased capillary pressure or decreased plasma albumin/protein example: CHF, liver disease Exudative pleural effusion inflammatory; capillaries become more permeable in visceral pleura due to infectiou...