Acute Respiratory Care Nursing Questions

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Question 1 of 38

Which factor contributes to hypoxemia in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

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Question 2 of 38

Which condition increases the work of breathing?

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Question 3 of 38

Which patient does the LPN/LVN identify at high risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia?

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Question 4 of 38

A nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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Question 5 of 38

A nurse provides teaching to a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which statements should be included? Select one that doesn't apply.

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Question 6 of 38

A nurse receives report about a client who has NS infusing IV at 125 ml/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 ml over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Question 7 of 38

A patient with heart failure is at risk for which oxygenation issue?

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Question 8 of 38

The nurse needs to hyperinflate a client prior to suctioning. How should the nurse proceed with this requirement?

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Question 9 of 38

When planning care,for which client should the nurse include close observation for a decreased or absent cough reflex?

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Question 10 of 38

A nurse is assessing an older clientâ€™s risk for falls. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to identify the clientâ€™s safety needs? (Select ONE that does not apply)

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Question 11 of 38

A client is experiencing atelectasis. The nurse anticipates that this client will have an alteration in

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Question 12 of 38

A client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) develops altered mental status and decreased oxygen saturation. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?

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Question 13 of 38

The nurse is preparing to apply a dressing for a client who has a stage 2 pressure injury. Which of the following types of dressing should the nurse use?

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Question 14 of 38

A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. What is an important complication associated with prolonged use of a nasal cannula?

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Question 15 of 38

The nurse who is performing care for a client with a new tracheostomy needs to change the ties. What is the best method for changing these ties?

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Question 16 of 38

A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 17 of 38

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed long-term oxygen therapy. What is the most important nursing consideration for this client?

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Question 18 of 38

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is at risk for which complication?

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Question 19 of 38

When caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy, the nurse identifies condensation in the oxygen tubing. What action should the nurse take?

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Question 20 of 38

A nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client?

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Question 21 of 38

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 750 ml IV to infuse over 7 hr. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (Round to nearest whole number)

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Question 22 of 38

A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. What should the nurse do to ensure proper oxygen delivery?

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Question 23 of 38

A nurse cares for a group of clients who are experiencing symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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Question 24 of 38

A nurse discovers a small paper fire in a trash can in a client's bathroom. The client has been taken to safety and the alarm has been activated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 25 of 38

A nurse cares for a client who is one hour post vaginal delivery. Which findings are an early sign of postpartum hemorrhage?

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Question 26 of 38

Which condition is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?

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Question 27 of 38

A nurse is caring for a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in cervical trauma to C Which assessment is the priority?

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Question 28 of 38

A client is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The nurse should assess the client for which conditions that can alter this clients respiratory function?

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Question 29 of 38

The nurse wants to delegate the Yankauer suctioning of a client to UAP. What will the nurse ensure that UAP know before delegating this activity?

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Question 30 of 38

When moving a client up in bed with the assistance of another caregiver, the nurse should:

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Question 31 of 38

Upon assessment,the nurse notes that a client has dyspnea crackles in both lung bases and tires easily upon exertion. Which nursing diagnosis is best supported by these assessment details?

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Question 32 of 38

Which oxygen delivery method provides the highest concentration?

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Question 33 of 38

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for occult. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?

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Question 34 of 38

Which breakfast menu is most appropriate for a patient with diabetes?

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Question 35 of 38

A nurse is preparing a change of shift report. Which of the following tools or documents should the nurse use to communicate continuity of care?

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Question 36 of 38

A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings, and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of the diarrhea?

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Question 37 of 38

The nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. Which assessment finding indicates the need for adjustment of the oxygen flow rate?

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Question 38 of 38

A nurse is educating a client who has a terminal illness about declining resuscitation in a living will. The client asks, 'What would happen if I arrived at the emergency department and I had difficulty breathing?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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