PN Learning System Medical-Surgical: Respiratory Practice Quiz, Answered-A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who had a chest tube inserted 12
... [Show More] hr ago. The nurse notes a crackling sensation upon palpation of the skin on the right side of the client's chest. The nurse should notify the charge nurse that the client is demonstrating a clinical manifestation of which of the following complications?
- crepitus
A nurse is assisting with the development of a teaching plan about how to prevent an acute asthma attack for a young adult client. Which of the following points should the nurse plan to discuss first?
- Determine the client's perception of the disease process and what might have triggered the current attack
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following a hip replacement surgery. The client reports feeling apprehensive and restless. The nurse collects additional data from the client. Which of the following findings is an indication of pulmonary embolism?
- Sudden onset of dyspnea
Rationale:
Clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism have a rapid onset. Dyspnea occurs due to reduced blood flow to the lungs.
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is states he was recently exposed to tuberculosis. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis?
- Night sweats
Night sweats and fevers are clinical manifestations of tuberculosis.
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is malnourished. Which of the following recommendations to promote nutritional intake should the nurse include in the plan?
- Eat high-calorie foods first
Rationale:
The client who has COPD often experiences early satiety. Therefore, the client should eat calorie-dense foods first.
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo a pneumonectomy. The client states, "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after the surgery." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- "I will show you how to splint your incision while coughing."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about pulmonary function tests. Which of the following tests measures the volume of air the lungs can hold at the end of maximum inhalation?
- Total lung capacity
Rationale:
Pulmonary function tests are used to examine the effectiveness of the lungs and identify lung problems. Total lung capacity measures the amount of air the lungs can hold after maximum inhalation.
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider to withdraw arterial blood from a client's radial artery for measurement of ABG. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
- Check the circulation in the client's ulnar artery prior to obtaining the specimen. [Show Less]