MedSurg 3- Respiratory System

The nurse correlated respiratory acidosis in a patient with which arterial blood gas result?

Which clinical manifestation does the nurse correlate with diagnosis of emphysema?

the nurse prepares which “rescue” medication for administration for a patient with an acute asthma exacerbation

Which structure of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering, warming, and humidifying inhaled air?

The nurse recognizes which patient is at greatest risk for chronic rhinosinusitis?

When conducting in-line suctioning, the nurse recognizes which is the maximum amount of time for each suction?

which med is indicated to treat CAP in the patient who was previously healthy and has not received ABX in past 3 mths?

When conducting in-line suctioning on a patient, which amount of time allow as a rest period between suction procedures?

Which diagnostic study is the most effective in determining whether a patient has obstructive sleep apnea?

Which percussion sound does the nurse expect when conducting percussion between the ribs during an assessment?

The nurse correlates which data from a patient’s history to a diagnosis of bronchitis?

The nurse instructs a patient on using incentive spirometry. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse correlates which data in a patient’s history as a significant risk factor for laryngeal cancer? (MT1)

The nursing Dx “Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to decreased chest wall compliance” is most relevant to which cond

Which statements about lung cancer indicate that teaching was effective? (MT1)

Describe the function of the epiglottis

Which patient has the greatest risk for developing influenza?

During auscultation of breath sounds, the nurse hears wheezing and correlates to which sound?

Which statement by a patient scheduled for a total laryngectomy indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse correlates which risk factors with tuberculosis? (MT1)

Which information does the nurse document when monitoring a patient’s oxygen saturation via oximetry? (MT1)

A patient is being treated for TB, which assessment finding requires immediate attention by the nurse?

A patient was recently diagnosed with chronic rhinitis. Which statement by the patient is most consistent with this Dx?

Which patient statement indicates that pre-procedure teaching for a bronchoscopy was effective?

Which action best determines the accuracy of the detected waveform when monitoring a patient’s o2 via oximetry?

The nurse notes a low-pitched sound that is continuous throughout inspiration. Which does this indicate?

            The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient admitted with tuberculosis?

The nurse uses which the term to describe abnormal breath sounds?

Friends of a pt hospitalized with asthma would like to bring a gift. Which would the nurse recommend for this patient?

Which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching if being treated for rhinitis?

The nurse teaches a pt how to implement pursed-lip breathing. Which statement indicates a need for more instruction?

During in-line suctioning, the pts HR drops to the low 50s and O2 sat falls to 85%. Which is the priority action?

The results of a rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) is usually available within which time frame?

Which action by the student nurse indicates the need for further education on auscultating the lungs?

The nurse places the patient in which position before performing in-line suctioning?

which patient is at greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer?

While auscultating a patient’s chest, the nurse notes wheezing, and correlates this finding with which disorder?

The nurse is providing care to a patient with a respiratory disorder. Which lab finding would be most significant?

A patient is with a severe flu infection is placed on droplet precautions. What are relevant for this precaution? (MT1)

Which assessment data collected by the nurse requires an immediate intervention in the patient with laryngeal trauma?

Which assessment finding does the nurse monitor for with a diagnosis of Asthma?

The nurse assesses for fine crackles (fine rales) in patients admitted with which respiratory disorders? (MT1)

The nurse uses palpation during respiratory assessment to determine which clinical finding?

Which clinical manifestation in the patient with COPD is more indicative of emphysema?

In preparing an educational session related to obstructive sleep apnea, the nurse includes which risk factors? (MT1)

When performing in-line suctioning the patient experiences a decrease in O2 and bradycardia. Which action is best?

Which statement by the patient recently diagnosed with an influenza infection indicates that teaching was effective?

Which intervention by the nurse is the priority when planning a patient’s care with a diagnosis of influenza?

The nurse correlates which diagnostic result as consistent with the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?

Which pathogen that is the major pathogen associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with COPD. Which factors in the patient’s history support the dx? MT1

What therapeutic effect occurs when administering leukotriene receptor antagonists to patients diagnosed with asthma?

Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient who experiences laryngeal trauma?

The nurse monitors for which gastrointestinal clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis?

Which statement indicates the need for further education regarding oral care after radiation tx for laryngeal cancer?

Where does the nurse auscultate bronchial vesicular sounds?

Pt is discharged from the hospital with O2. Which patient statement indicates the need for further education?

In reviewing capnography data, the nurse monitors for increased end-tidal volume CO2 in patients with which disorder?

A patient diagnosed with COPD is prescribed 24% oxygen at 2 L/min. Which is best to administer O2?

patient is being treated for bacterial pneumonia, which assessment finding requires immediate attention by the nurse?

Before an ABG is collected from the radial artery, an Allen’s test is preformed to access the patency of which artery?

The nurse correlates which percussion sound to the patient diagnosed with emphysema?

In assessing the patient immediately after extubating, which finding requires an immediate intervention?

The nurse is providing education to a pt using an incentive spirometer. Which indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse correlates nasal itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea that is thin and clear to which disorder?

Which statement by the patient being discharged with influenza indicates the need for further teaching?

Which process occurs as oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the level of the alveoli?

In providing care to a patient with laryngeal trauma, which order does the nurse question?

Which systems may be affected when planning care for a patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis? (MT1)

The nurse prepares the patient for which diagnostic procedure that is used to remove pleural fluid for analysis?

Pt prescribed O2 in home. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further education?

The nurse assesses for coarse crackles (coarse rales) in patients admitted with which respiratory disorders? (MT1)

a patient who is recovering from facial trauma requires high-flow O2 therapy. Which method of oxygen delivery is best?

Which finding in a patient with dyspnea requires an immediate intervention by the nurse? (MT1)

The nurse questions which order for the patient admitted with the flu who is experiencing tachypnea?

Patient with COPD req supplemental O2. What is correct flow range by NC for this patient?

The nurse questions administration of the annual influenza vaccination in which patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with TB. Which assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?

Which statement by the patient regarding the treatment for cystic fibrosis indicates the need for further teaching?

Which actions by the nurse are considered best practice when providing tracheostomy care? (MT1)

Which patient statement regarding the use of a normal saline nasal rinse requires intervention by the nurse?

Which mode of mechanical ventilation is at greatest risk for developing respiratory alkalosis?

Which assessment data indicate the need for an immediate intervention in a patient with asthma?

Which sound heard during auscultation of the breath sounds does the nurse correlate to rhonchi?

The nurse assists the healthcare provider with a patient intubation. What is the priority action by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?

The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation as the earliest compensatory mechanism in the patient with influenza?

Which statements by a patient with asthma indicates effective teaching?

The patient is mechanically ventilated. Which nursing action is most effective in decreasing the risk for aspiration?