Arkansas State University - NURSING 213 Respiratory Part 1 Test. Questions And Answers.Instructions
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Question 1 0 / 2 pts
The nurse recognizes that the elderly patient’s poor perfusion of
body tissues is due to the patient’s diagnosis of a blood disorder.
Which of the following would best explain the patient’s issue?
The patient’s low red blood cell (RBC) count prevents oxygen from
adhering to the membranes.
The patient’s dehydration prevents circulation of free oxygen in the
blood plasma.
The patient’s low hemoglobin count provides less surface for the
adherence of oxygen.
Correct Answer
The patient’s high white blood cell (W You Answered
Question 2 0 / 2 pts
The nurse is assessing the patient diagnosed with pulmonary
edema and hears lung sounds, and moist bubbling sounds are
heard on inspiration and expiration. What medical term best
defines the sound?
Stridor
Crackles Correct Answer
Wheezes
Rhonchi You Answered
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Question 3
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The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic lung disease who is
receiving oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. Which observation
indicates to the nurse that the system is functioning as expected?
Oxygen flow rate at 5L bag deflated You Answered
Oxygen flow rate at 2L bag inflated
Oxygen flow rate at 15L bag inflated Correct Answer
Oxygen flow rate at 9L bag deflated
Question 4 0 / 2 pts
The nurse is caring for the patient who has recently recovered
from a spontaneous pneumothorax. The nurse palpates the
patient’s left shoulder area and feels a “Rice Krispies” presence
under the skin. What best describes this symptom?
It is a symptom of a pending recurrence of a pneumothorax. You Answered
It is a sign that the chest tube was removed too soon.
It is a sign of recovery from a pneumothorax.
It occurs when air leaks into the subcutaneous tissues. Correct Answer
Question 5 2 / 2 pts
The HCP ordered azithromycin 500 mg for the first day, then 250
mg a day for 4 days for a patient with pneumonia. The pharmacy
has azithromycin 250-mg tablets in stock. How many tablets will
be sent to the facility for the patient’s medication?
6
Correct!
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Question 6 2 / 2 pts
The nurse instructs a patient with a nosebleed to sit up and lean
slightly forward. For which reason does the nurse teach the
patient to maintain this posture?
To help prevent symptoms of shock due to blood loss
To reduce bleeding from the anterior plexus
To prevent dizziness or syncope
To avoid unseen blood from being swallowed or aspirated Correct!
Question 7 0 / 2 pts
A patient is discharged from the emergency department after
treatment for epistaxis. The physician orders that all home
medications be continued. Which medication will the nurse
question?
Acetaminophen
Multivitamin You Answered
Penicillin
Ibuprofen Correct Answer
Question 8 2 / 2 pts
A patient returns to the observation area after outpatient
septoplasty for a deviated septum. Which observation will most
concern the nurse?
The patient’s blood pressure is 136/88 mm Hg.
The patient’s moustache dressing has a 2-centimeter area of
blood on it.
The patient complains of tenderness in the nasal area.
The patient swallows frequently [Show Less]