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Question 1 of 63

Which patient requires immediate assessment by the nurse after a procedure?

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Question 2 of 63

A client recovering from a thoracentesis reports feeling lightheaded and short of breath. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Question 3 of 63

A patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a thoracotomy has continuous bubbling in the suction-control chamber of the collection device. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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Question 4 of 63

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an oxygen saturation of 88%. What should the nurse do next?

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Question 5 of 63

The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient who has two fractured ribs from an automobile accident. Which statement, if made by the patient, would indicate that teaching has been effective?

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Question 6 of 63

A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following actions indicates correct use?

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Question 7 of 63

The inflammation of the Lips, Palate and Tongue is associated in the deficiency of

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Question 8 of 63

A patient with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 88%. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

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Question 9 of 63

The atmosphere contains of oxygen.

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Question 10 of 63

What is frequently prescribed for acute bronchitis?

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Question 11 of 63

What is true about home O2 therapy for COPD?

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Question 12 of 63

A client with COPD reports fatigue during activities of daily living. What intervention should the nurse recommend?

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Question 13 of 63

Which finding in a patient with pneumonia requires immediate action by the nurse?

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Question 14 of 63

A client wearing a nonrebreather mask wants to eat. What action by the nurse is best?

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Question 15 of 63

The nurse's initial response to a patient's statement after surgery should be what?

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Question 16 of 63

A patient is scheduled for pulmonary function tests. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient?

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Question 17 of 63

A patient has a positive Mantoux test. What is the next step in care?

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Question 18 of 63

The nurse assesses a patient with a chest tube and notes subcutaneous emphysema. What is the appropriate action?

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Question 19 of 63

What is the hallmark finding on chest X-ray or CT scan in a patient with ARDS?

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Question 20 of 63

The following data from a pulmonary function test would be interpret as: FVC 1.57L (35%), FEVâ´â€šÂ 1.28L (38%), FEVâ´â€šÂ/FVC 82%, FRC 1.73L (45%), TLC 2.85L (44%), RV 1.12L (43%), DLCO 15.33 (48%)

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Question 21 of 63

Mrs. Mercurio has never been a smoker but has had long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. How does secondhand smoke contribute to lung diseases in adults and children?

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Question 22 of 63

Which food is included in a BLAND DIET?

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Question 23 of 63

You hear a whistling sound coming from the bedside of a patient on 6 LPM nasal cannula attached to a bubble humidifier. What is the most likely cause of the whistling sound?

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Question 24 of 63

A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 25 of 63

What is an atomic number?

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Question 26 of 63

The nurse knows that a closed suction device would be most appropriate for which patient?

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Question 27 of 63

A client with asthma is prescribed a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhaler. When should the client use this medication?

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Question 28 of 63

The nurse observes a student who is listening to a patient's lungs. Which action by the student indicates a need to review respiratory assessment skills?

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Question 29 of 63

Transmission of mycobacterium tuberculosis is through:

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Question 30 of 63

The nurse is planning care for an infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?

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Question 31 of 63

The nurse is assessing a client with sleep apnea. Which symptom is most commonly associated with this condition?

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Question 32 of 63

A patient with pneumonia is experiencing confusion and restlessness. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

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Question 33 of 63

Which finding in a patient post-lobectomy requires immediate action?

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Question 34 of 63

The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit. Which score indicates edema of lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?

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Question 35 of 63

Which medication is first-line for reversing airway narrowing in acute asthma?

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Question 36 of 63

A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and has a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg. Which additional assessment finding would the nurse expect?

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Question 37 of 63

A nurse is caring for a patient with asthma who is experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 38 of 63

Which nursing action is most effective in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

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Question 39 of 63

Which medication is used for paralysis during a rapid sequence intubation?

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Question 40 of 63

Which of the following outcome criteria would be appropriate for a client with COPD who has been discharged to home?

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Question 41 of 63

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which medication classification does the nurse anticipate administering?

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Question 42 of 63

A client admitted with smoke inhalation injuries develops signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which course of action with regard to oxygenation?

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Question 43 of 63

What is the role of respiration in the oxygen cycle?

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Question 44 of 63

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation is at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). What is the best intervention?

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Question 45 of 63

What finding in a patient with a nasal fracture suggests a complication?

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Question 46 of 63

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of stroke. What should the nurse do first?

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Question 47 of 63

Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Question 48 of 63

While performing an assessment, the nurse hears crackles in the patient's lung fields. The nurse also learns that the patient is sleeping on three pillows. What do these symptoms most likely indicate?

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Question 49 of 63

A patient is admitted with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the priority intervention?

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Question 50 of 63

A client with asthma is admitted for an acute exacerbation. Which medication should the nurse administer first?

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Question 51 of 63

Which finding in a patient hospitalized with bronchiectasis is most important to report to the health care provider?

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Question 52 of 63

The nurse develops a teaching plan to help increase activity tolerance at home for an older adult with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

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Question 53 of 63

The nurse assesses a patient with a pleural effusion. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for thoracentesis?

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Question 54 of 63

A nurse is percussing the thorax of a patient with chronic emphysema. What percussion sound would most likely be assessed?

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Question 55 of 63

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) who is experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority action?

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Question 56 of 63

Where will the CTT be inserted if we are to drain fluids accumulated in Mang dagul's pleura?

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Question 57 of 63

A client with pulmonary fibrosis is receiving supplemental oxygen. What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy in this condition?

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Question 58 of 63

The nurse is assessing a patient with emphysema. Which clinical finding is consistent with this condition?

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Question 59 of 63

A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery and is complaining of pain. What is the priority action?

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Question 60 of 63

The normal L:S Ratio to consider the newborn baby viable is

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Question 61 of 63

A nurse is assessing a postoperative patient and notes that the surgical site is red, swollen, and warm to the touch. What should the nurse do first?

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Question 62 of 63

A client with COPD is prescribed home oxygen therapy. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize?

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Question 63 of 63

You note a sudden decrease in PIP on a patient receiving VCV. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this problem?

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