Mega MS I (III)

Examples of low-flow oxygenation supplements

Smoking causes cancer, right??????

What are some clinical manifestations of asthma?

The nurse's pt was diagnosed with laryngitis. Currently: SpO2=93%, report of fever + malaise. The nurse's priority is:

The high flow NC is commonly seen in the ICU

A pt has been on NC 3L, for 1.5 weeks. In assessment, the nurse may observe these signs of O2 therapy complications:

A nurse is caring for a patient with facial trauma from a shooting. The provider prescribes oxygenation with:

The nurse educates a pt about their acute decrease in SpO2. The patient understands the teaching when they say:

Wheezing is a musical, high-pitched, squeaking sound heard on expiration

Some observable, unique characteristics of emphysema are:

Priority care for those on supplemental oxygen is moral care

Pt admitted to ER. C/o shortness of breath, cough. Psychosocial hx secondhand smoke exposure. Pt at risk for:

Rhine is a patient at the clinic. He c/o nasal itching, sneezing, headache, rhinorrhea. The nurse suspects he may have:

A nurse reviews assessment findings from a pt: sore throat, malaise, fever, headache, nasal congestion. They may:

Examples of high-flow oxygen supplements

A head-to-toe assessment produces findings akin to lung cancer. Before contacting the provider, suspected tests are:

Throughout the asthma attack, the nurse additionally monitors:

In conducting an assessment of Larry, a pt with laryngitis, the nurse expects these findings related to the condition:

Wheezing and rhonchi can both be described as "musical"

What are some clinical manifestations unique to rhinosinusitis?

The pt understands their education about rhinosinusitis when they say "I will report if I am suddenly short of breath."

The nurse attends an in-service for obstructive sleep apnea. They demonstrate understanding of it when they say:

How many liters can a nonrebreather administer

How many liters can a simple face mask administer

A patient dx'd with sleep apnea is to return for a follow-up appt. What is the priority instruction the nurse must give?

Some observable, unique characteristics of general COPD are:

This medication corrects the malfunctioning protein in the CFTR gene causing CF

A pt. presents w/ acute delirium, tachycardia, and bilateral +1 pulses of UE's. Dx is pneumonia. The nurse anticipates:

What are the indications for an endotracheal tube (ETT)?

This prevents future illness

The student nurse develops a care plan for an assignment and plans to include chest physiotherapy. The reason is:

What environments can increase the risk of getting TB?

Abnormal, painless lumps are associated with cancer

Which oxygenation supplement provides the most accurate amount of O2? (2-15L)

A pt visits due to TB exacerbation. They've had it for 9 months. The nurse knows that without treatment, this happens:

A nurse's pt has had a tonsillectomy. Due to the loss of the organ, they know their pet is at increased risk of:

How many liters can a partial rebreather administer

A CF pt is being cared for on the MedSurg unit. The student nurse observes these in the MAR to be in line with the dx:

Now, the pt exhibits signs of severe depression. The nurse then therapeutically educates them about management such as:

These two medications are used together to open the airway and reduce inflammation with some airway problems:

The nurse knows the patient understood their education about their dx of pneumonia when they express:

Trauma is defined as a tissue injury that occurs more or less suddenly due to violence or accident

A nurse admits a pt with a dx of emphysema. A CNA watches them percuss and asks about expected findings. The nurse says:

A nurse does a respiratory assessment on a pt. They auscultate a distinct high-pitched sound on inspiration. They know:

The nurse attends to the asthma pt and administers a PRN bronchodilator. Pt still has dyspnea. What is the next action?

If the peak flow reading is less than 75%, the nurse should administer a bronchodilator and recheck peak flow

A nurse is conducting a reproductive system assessment on a patient. They infer they have CF when they find:

Stridor is an adventitious breath sound that is musical and squeaky

The one genetic respiratory (and some other systems) condition with the mucus plugs is cystic fibrosis

The student nurse is to do a quiz from the RN on CF safety alerts. The student knows they will pass when they remember:

The student nurse develops a care plan for an assignment and plans to include chest physiotherapy. Some techniques are:

What reading of the Mantoux skin test indicates TB + in any person, such as those without TB risk factors?

These pathogens can cause hospital or community-acquired pneumonia:

A nurse is conducting a respiratory assessment on a patient. They infer they have CF when they find:

A nurse is about to d/c a pt recovered from severe influenza. They know the pt understands their d/c education when:

How many liters can a nasal cannula administer

In airborne precautions, the client is placed in:

This medication helps to digest and absorb food for when natural pancreatic enzymes are insufficient due to a blockage

Wheezing is an adventitious breath sound that is loud, low-pitched, and is bubbly/gurgly

The difference between hypoxia and hypoxemia is that hypoxia occurs long after the patient has had lower SpO2

GERD does not contribute to laryngitis

A nurse is conducting a respiratory assessment on a patient. On percussion, they observe dullness. That may indicate:

Other than antihistamines, what other kinds of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered for Rhine?

The RN and a student nurse are monitoring a pt post-bronchoscopy. The student demonstrates understanding when they say:

What reading of the Mantoux skin test indicates TB + in IV drug abusers or children <4 yrs

Asymptomatic, multiplication of infections

The RN proceeds to care for that pt. They may do these for the pt:

This medication helps people quit smoking by giving the "nicotine fix" without smoke inhalation

Who is rhine and why are they itis?

This stage of TB presents with TB that remains infectious because the meds didn't work to resolve it

The incentive spirometer is to be used 10 times a day while awake or every time late-night-specific shows come on.

Small frequent meals and increasing intake of fluids is a viable intervention for TB patients

The RN is in the unit that they have worked on for a few months. They have 2 patients. Which is their priority?

The nurse is educating Rhine about their medications. He asks about the purpose of "antihistamines." The nurse explains:

Clinical manifestations of lung cancer include hemoptysis, hoarseness, wheezing, bone pain, weight loss, and raunchy

In laryngeal trauma, there is a high risk for occlusions and obstructions

COPD pts require oxygen therapy at 89% SpO2

(True or False): In a respiratory assessment, the nurse expects to auscultate for which 3 normal lung sounds?

The RN is on a Medical-Surgical floor that they have worked on for years. They have 4 patients. Which is their priority?

A pt returns to the nurse post-laryngectomy. They are crying and state, "I'm so ugly. What do I do bruhh!" Actions are:

A nurse is conducting a GI assessment on a patient. They infer they have CF when they find:

On explanation of their dx of COPD, the pt states "No problem! There's just a cure for it right?" The nurse expresses:

This stage of TB presents with nocturnal diaphoresis, orthopnea, rales, and weight loss

What reading of the Mantoux skin test indicates TB + in HIV-infected or immunosuppressed pts?

A client inquires about their instructions to do pursed lip breaths. What are some teaching points of the RN?

The nurse is caring for a pt with laryngitis. The pt begs for cigarettes. Which response(s) is the most appropriate?

This medication is a hypertonic saline that thins secretions, like drinking lots of water to thin them

This stage of TB presents with no symptoms and is not contagious