adult health 1 test

Question 1

Which is the strongest predisposing factor for asthma

Accepted Answer

allergy

Question 2

Daily chest physiotherapy with a pt cystic fibrosis. Should instruct the pt which is the purpose of the TX

Accepted Answer

mobilize secretions in the airways

Question 3

read below

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis

Question 4

Care for chest tube

Accepted Answer

keep collection chamber below level of insertion, never clamp chest tube for more than a few seconds, keep container of sterile water at bedside, pt is to get out of bed and must stay active, assess area around insertion site for infection or drainage, BE AWARE AND SAFE when transferring patient with chest tube

Question 5

Read the following ….

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset of dyspnea

Question 6

What steps would a nurse take when a patient is experiencing status asthmaticus

Accepted Answer

oxygen, hydration, neub treatment, systemic corticosteroid

Question 7

Nursing considerations for ethambutol

Accepted Answer

use caution with renal disease, bacteriostatic, monitor visual acuity, color and discrimination

Question 8

Nursing Interventions for Resp. Acidosis

Accepted Answer

Admin Abx and monitor K levels, TCDB and monitor secretions, Admin Oxygen and place patient into a semi fowlers

Question 9

strategies to ensure relief of pain and discomfort and prevent complications

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 10

what is ICOUGH

Accepted Answer

understanding, head of bead elevation, coughing and deep breathing, get out of bed, Incentive Spirometry, oral care

Question 11

what does TCDB mean

Accepted Answer

Turn cough deep breath

Question 12

pt with Tracheostomy w/inflated cuff in place, which indicate that the nurse should suction pt airway secretion

Accepted Answer

nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields

Question 13

post-op patient following Rhinoplasty, a finding of frequent swallowing should be report ASAP to Surgeon

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Read Below

Accepted Answer

Absence breath sounds

Question 15

Upon assessment, the nurse suspects that a client with COPD may have bronchospasm. what manifestations validate this

Accepted Answer

compromised gas exchange, wheezes, decreased airflow

Question 16

assessing a pts closed chest drainage system, bubbling in the water seal chamber can be seen. what is the conclusion

Accepted Answer

system has a air leak

Question 17

Read below

Accepted Answer

PaO2 50mm Hg

Question 18

Thoracentesis is aspiration of fluid and air from the pleural space

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

weight loss and barrel chest are not signs of COPD

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

read

Accepted Answer

swallowing exercises, changes in body image, Alternative methods of communication, NPO

Question 21

picture

Accepted Answer

stridor

Question 22

Providing a PFT which of the following test measures the volume of air the lungs can hold at the end of max inhalation

Accepted Answer

Total Lung Capacity

Question 23

What type of medication would be prescribed for an asthma attack

Accepted Answer

albuterol, ipratropium, methylprednisoione

Question 24

Which of the following recommendations would the nurses care plan include for a COPD pt that is malnourished?

Accepted Answer

Eat High calorie foods first

Question 25

Asthma is cause by which type of response

Accepted Answer

IgE-mediated

Question 26

COPD Pt is admitted, pt is needing to maintain a patent airway and achieve max gas exchange, nurse should..

Accepted Answer

instruct the client to drink at least 2L of fluid daily

Question 27

which exposure accounts for most cases of COPD

Accepted Answer

Exposure to tobacco smoke

Question 28

A pneumothorax spontaneous is less common and is not linked to lung disease/emphysema

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

Pt is admitted to the ED with a severe exacerbation of asthma. Which finding is of most concern to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Unable to speak and sweating profusely

Question 30

Read below

Accepted Answer

crepitus

Question 31

manifestations of a pulmonary embolism

Accepted Answer

stabbing chest pain

Question 32

preop teaching to pt who is undergo pneumonectomy pt states being afraid to cough after surgery, what should reply be

Accepted Answer

I will show you how to splint your incision while coughing

Question 33

What PT teaching should be included with a new script of albuterol, ibuprofen, tiotropium, and beclomethasone.

Accepted Answer

drink fluids, tachycardia is expected after albuterol, report dark stools to the provider

Question 34

Pt is being d/c with an inhaler corticosteroid metered dose, what teaching should the nurse include

Accepted Answer

do not swallow the water as you wash out your mouth after each use

Question 35

Endotracheal tube can be placed for longer than 14-21 days

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

read below

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis

Question 37

what medications are needed to treat TB

Accepted Answer

ethambutol, pyrazinamide, isoniazid, rifampin

Question 38

a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a pt about preventing acute asthma attacks, what should be plan to discuss 1st

Accepted Answer

pt perception of the disease process, what might have triggered past attack

Question 39

endotracheal tube just removed, which actions should the nurse do first

Accepted Answer

evaluate the client for stridor

Question 40

Chest tube is removed which actions should the nurse take ?

Accepted Answer

instruct pt to preform Valsalva maneuver

Question 41

Peak flow measures air IN

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

Respiratory Assessmet NORMAL signs

Accepted Answer

tracheobronchial tree/alveoli are OPEN pleura are THIN and CLOSE together, Percussion is reasonant, breathe sounds vesicular

Question 43

Nurse planning care for client following a chest tube placement, which actions should be includes in the plan of care?

Accepted Answer

Tape all connections between chest tube and drainage system

Question 44

Medical management of tension pneumothorax : chest tube insertion

Accepted Answer

all the above

Question 45

Caring for a patient with a endotracheal tube what should immediately be done after intubation

Accepted Answer

check symmetry of chest expansions

Question 46

read the picture

Accepted Answer

neck vein distention, Trach deviation to the left, absent breath sounds right side

Question 47

What findings would the nurse recognize for an indication of Pneumothorax

Accepted Answer

Tracheal Deviation

Question 48

read below

Accepted Answer

respiratory obstruction

Question 49

manifestation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Accepted Answer

night sweats

Question 50

bronchodilators relax smooth muscles of lung airways

Accepted Answer

True

Question 51

Pulmonary funtion test is the main diagnostic test for COPD

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

Caring for a client recently DX with Lung disease encourages pt not to smoke. Why?

Accepted Answer

smoking damages the ciliary cleansing mechanism

Question 53

pulmonary function test is a non evasive evaluation of how well your lungs are working

Accepted Answer

True

Question 54

Community-acquired pneumonia is when a pt inside the hospital within 48 hours after admin

Accepted Answer

False

Question 55

read the following

Accepted Answer

increased coughing

Question 56

physical changes with tension pneumothorax

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 57

What types of medications are commonly used to treat asthma?

Accepted Answer

corticosteroids, methylxanthines, Albuterol, salmeterol, anticholinergics

adult health 1 test

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