The nurse is educating construction workers about risk factors for COPD. Teaching is effective when the workers state?

Cigarette smoking is the greatest risk factor for COPD

what should the nurse's response be to a COPD patient when they ask why they should quit smoking?

Smoking damages the ciliary mechanism of the respiratory tract

What should be included in teaching of a patient with anemia in taking their iron supplement?

Take with fruit juice or vitamin C

which response by the patient with COPD taking a corticosteroid inhaler tells the nurse that teaching was effective?

I will be sure to rinse out my mouth with water after use

What is the nurse's best response to a patient who reports not using their bronchodilator?

Can you tell me more about your medication?

Which statement made by the patient regarding post bronchoscopy care indicates the need for further teaching?

I will need to drink fluids immediately after this procedure

A patient is newly diagnosed with emphysema and requires nutrition teaching. Which statement by the nurse is best?

You will need to eat small frequent meals high in calories and protein

Post-op patient has suspected pulmonary embolism. Which action ordered by the physician should the nurse take first?

Apply O2 and titrate as ordered

Which statement by the patient tech tells the nurse that teaching has been effective when caring for a TB patient?

I will wear an N95 mask when caring for this patient

which assessment finding is most important to report in the patient with COPD, DM type 2 and a pressure ulcer wound ?

Left Shift/ More band than Seg neutrophils

Which statement by the patient regarding sleep apnea indicates teaching is effective?

I will manage my symptoms with nightly use of a CPAP machine

What teaching should be included for a patient with chronic bronchitis who has difficulty eating?

You can take your bronchodilator before meals

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1
which assessment finding in a patient diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia and history of COPD needs reported ?
Oxygen Saturation 89%
Barrel Chest
WBC shift to the left
Pursed lip breathing
2
The nurse is educating construction workers about risk factors for COPD. Teaching is effective when the workers state?
Eating too much processed foods is the greatest risk factor for COPD
Obesity is the greatest risk factor for COPD
Cigarette smoking is the greatest risk factor for COPD
Exposure to asbestos is the greatest risk factor for COPD
3
what should the nurse's response be to a COPD patient when they ask why they should quit smoking?
Smoking decreases mucous production
Smoking deflates the lungs
Smoking damages the ciliary mechanism of the respiratory tract
Smoking increases hemoglobin in the blood
4
What should be included in teaching of a patient with anemia in taking their iron supplement?
Iron supplements can cause diarrhea
Take with fruit juice or vitamin C
Take on a full stomach
Take with milk
5
which response by the patient with COPD taking a corticosteroid inhaler tells the nurse that teaching was effective?
I will wash my mouth and inhaler with antiseptic solution after each use
I will be sure to rinse out my mouth with a peroxide solution after use
I do not need to rinse my mouth or inhaler after use with corticosteroids
I will be sure to rinse out my mouth with water after use
6
Which patient on the nurse's assignment is at the highest risk for pneumonia?
56 year old patient using incentive spirometer post-op
92 year old with dysphagia
22 year old occasional smoker
45 year old with history of asthma
7
Which testing is required to determine if a TB patient is still contagious?
3 negative sputum cultures
All symptoms resolved/afebrile
1 negative TB skin test (PPD)
1 negative chest x ray
8
What is the nurse's best response to a patient who reports not using their bronchodilator?
Why aren't you using your medication as prescribed?
It's ok as long as you use it once in a while, I don't take mine either
Can you tell me more about your medication?
Why can't you afford your medication?
9
which assessment findings in a COPD patient require the nursing intervention?
Barrell Chest
Clubbed fingers
Intermittent clear sputum
Stridor
10
Which statement made by the patient regarding post bronchoscopy care indicates the need for further teaching?
I will need to be fasting for this procedure
I will need to sleep for a couple of hours after the procedure
I will need to drink fluids immediately after this procedure
I will need to sign a consent for this procedure
11
A patient is newly diagnosed with emphysema and requires nutrition teaching. Which statement by the nurse is best?
You will need to restrict your carbohydrate and calorie intake
You will need to be on a low-protein diet
You will need to eat small frequent meals high in calories and protein
You will need to eat a three large meals daily that are low in fats
12
Post-op patient has suspected pulmonary embolism. Which action ordered by the physician should the nurse take first?
Administer anti-anxiety medications as ordered to slow respiratory rate
Apply O2 and titrate as ordered
Administer breathing treatment as ordered
Administer blood thinners as ordered
13
Which statement by the patient tech tells the nurse that teaching has been effective when caring for a TB patient?
I will keep both doors open in the patient room when not in the room
I will abide by special contact isolation precautions during patient care
I will wear an N95 mask when caring for this patient
I will wear gloves and a surgical mask when caring for this patient
14
which assessment finding is most important to report in the patient with COPD, DM type 2 and a pressure ulcer wound ?
oral temp of 99.8 F
Blood glucose 192
Oxygen Sat 88%
Left Shift/ More band than Seg neutrophils
15
Which statement by the patient regarding sleep apnea indicates teaching is effective?
I will manage my symptoms with nightly use of oxygen mask 1 hour before bed
I will manage my symptoms with nightly use of bronchodilators before bed
I will manage my symptoms with nightly use of a CPAP machine
I will manage my symptoms with nightly use of an OTC nasal strip
16
What teaching should be included for a patient with chronic bronchitis who has difficulty eating?
You can take your bronchodilator before meals
Drink protein shakes and avoid solid food
Make sure to take small bites of food and rest in between bites
Go for a short walk before meals to improve oxygenation
17
what are findings of a late stage COPD patient that the nurse would expect?
Clubbed fingers
Obesity
mottling of the extremities
Thin chest

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