A patient with COPD reports worsening shortness of breath. What should the nurse assess first?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has acute pharyngitis caused by Candida albicans. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
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The nurse is evaluating a client with asthma who is receiving albuterol. Which finding suggests the medication is effective?
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Which of the following individuals is at greater risk for respiratory illnesses from environmental causes?
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A patient is receiving 35% Oâ‚‚ via a Venturi mask. To ensure the correct amount of Oâ‚‚ delivery, which action by the nurse is important?
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A patient with tuberculosis is taking rifampin. The patient reports orange-colored urine. What should the nurse do?
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A nurse caring for a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in trauma to C4 would expect to find
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The presence of the liver causes which anatomical difference of the Kidneys and the Lungs?
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Auto-PEEP can be reduced by which of the following?
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A nurse is explaining the concept of perfusion to a student nurse. The nurse knows the student understands the concept of perfusion when the student makes which statement?
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A woman taking magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. In addition to discontinuing the medication, the nurse should
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What would happen if all the oxygen present in the environment is converted to ozone?
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The nurse observes that a patient with respiratory disease experiences a decrease in SpO2 from 93% to 88% while the patient is ambulating. What is the priority action of the nurse?
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The nurse is preparing a client with pleural effusion for thoracentesis. What position should the client be placed in?
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A client is admitted with acute respiratory distress. Which arterial blood gas (ABG) result is most concerning?
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Which of the following best describes the Haldane effect?
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A patient experiences a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat. The emergency department nurse would be most concerned if which finding is observed during the initial assessment?
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Which finding in a patient with acute bronchitis requires immediate attention?
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A sleep study is performed on a patient and they have 35 events in an hour where it is noted that they stop breathing and there SpOâ‚‚ decreases to less than 80%. This would classify the person as having an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) of:
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What do crackles in the lower half of the lungs indicate in an older patient?
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Which of the following is an example of gram-negative bacteria?
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The nurse teaches a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about using pursed-lip breathing. Which action by the patient indicates further teaching is needed?
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The nurse knows that the most effective method for suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy tube is to
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumothorax. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
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The nurse evaluates a patient with a chest tube. Which finding requires immediate action?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of stroke. The patient is complaining of sudden weakness in the right arm. What is the priority action?
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The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea over the past 3 days. Which finding is important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient is experiencing difficulty breathing. What is the priority intervention?
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Which task can a UAP perform?
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Which Vitamin is not given in conjunction with the intake of LEVODOPA in cases of Parkinson's Disease due to the fact that levodopa increases its level in the body?
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An experienced nurse instructs a new nurse about how to care for a patient with dyspnea caused by a pulmonary fungal infection. Which action by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
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Which of the following are risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Select one that doesn't apply.
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Which finding best indicates that goals for maintaining client safety with oxygen therapy are being met?
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What is the priority action if a medication with a 6-minute half-life is disconnected?
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The nurse is monitoring a client receiving oxygen therapy at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. Which finding requires immediate action?
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What is an isotope?
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Which symptom indicates cor pulmonale in COPD?
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Calculate the relative humidity given an absolute humidity of 20 mg/L at BTPS.
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A patient with acute asthma uses a rescue inhaler several times per day. What is the nurse's priority action?
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A nurse is caring for older adults in a nursing home. Which of the following agerelated changes may affect the respiratory functioning of the patients living there? Select all that apply.
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A 34 year old woman with a history of asthma is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse notes that the client is dyspneic with an RR of 35 BPM, nasal flaring, and use of accessory muscles. Auscultation of the lung fields reveals greatly diminished breath sounds. Based on these findings what action should the nurse take to initiate care of the client?
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A patient is experiencing an allergic reaction to penicillin. What is the priority nursing action?
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A patient reports coughing up blood and severe chest pain. What is the nurse's first action?
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A patient reports frequent nosebleeds. Which initial action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Which data supports the nurse's assessment that a newborn with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is improving?
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The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR) for a patient having an acute asthma attack. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma who is experiencing an asthma attack. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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A client is prescribed a bronchodilator and a corticosteroid inhaler. What teaching should the nurse provide regarding their use?
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A young adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) is admitted to the hospital with increased dyspnea. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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The Tensilon test is used to:
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A patient develops hemoptysis while on anticoagulant therapy. What is the nurse's priority action?
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The nurse who is performing a respiratory assessment is listening to the client's breath sounds. The nurse hears musical, whistling noises on inspiration and expiration scattered throughout the right lung fields. What would the nurse interpret these sounds to be?
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Which of the following statements made by the nurse will be most effective in instructing ancillary staff regarding the appropriate site for the measurement of a patient's oxygen saturation?
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The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is assessing an infant client. Which findings does the nurse anticipate in a child diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Select one that doesn't apply.
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Which task can be delegated to an LPN/LVN?
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Which of the following food is not allowed in a LOW RESIDUE DIET?
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What is the nurse's initial response to a patient concerned about lung cancer surgery?
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A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery. Which action will most likely prevent postoperative complications?
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
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Which assessment finding in a patient with pneumonia requires immediate action?
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The nurse is teaching a client with pulmonary fibrosis about energy conservation techniques. Which strategy is most effective?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with acute renal failure. What is the priority intervention?
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The best method of oxygen administration for client with COPD uses:
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A patient reports coughing up rust-colored sputum. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
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A client is using a non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) device for sleep apnea. Which client statement indicates correct understanding?
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