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At which interval are humidified oxygen systems 1 day
replaced to prevent infection
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Use humidifier in room
(COPD) reports chest congestion, especially upon
awakening in the morning. To address the concern,
the nurse would make which suggestion?
cordectomy A surgical procedure performed in clients with laryngeal cancer. Removal of
the vocal chords
Dullness Medium-pitched "thud-like" sound that might be heard with problems ljme
lung consolidation due to pneumonia
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During a chest assessment of a client with idiopathic This indicates fine crackles:
pulmonary fibrosis, the nurse hears bilateral short,
discontinuous, high-pitched sounds in the lower lung Atelectasis
lobes. The sounds are similar to hair rolled between Pulmonary edema
the fingers just behind the ear. Which respiratory
disorders may also manifest these sounds as a
pathophysiological sign?
Flatness High-pitched and short duration sound that might be heard over a pleural
effusion
Flatness Giant pleural effusion
Hyper resonance Trapped air
In which position will the nurse place a client who has Semi Fowler's
been transferred from the postanesthesia care unit to Helps maintain the head and neck in functional alignment and facilitates
the intensive care unit after a radical neck dissection? respiration. High Fowler may cause flexion of the neck
Normal blood ph range 7.35-7.45
Med Surg Respiratory HESI 2/5/2026
At which interval are humidified oxygen systems 1 day
replaced to prevent infection
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Use humidifier in room
(COPD) reports chest congestion, especially upon
awakening in the morning. To address the concern,
the nurse would make which suggestion?
cordectomy A surgical procedure performed in clients with laryngeal cancer. Removal of
the vocal chords
Dullness Medium-pitched "thud-like" sound that might be heard with problems ljme
lung consolidation due to pneumonia
Med Surg Respiratory HESI 2/5/2026
, Med Surg Respiratory HESI Page 2
During a chest assessment of a client with idiopathic This indicates fine crackles:
pulmonary fibrosis, the nurse hears bilateral short,
discontinuous, high-pitched sounds in the lower lung Atelectasis
lobes. The sounds are similar to hair rolled between Pulmonary edema
the fingers just behind the ear. Which respiratory
disorders may also manifest these sounds as a
pathophysiological sign?
Flatness High-pitched and short duration sound that might be heard over a pleural
effusion
Flatness Giant pleural effusion
Hyper resonance Trapped air
In which position will the nurse place a client who has Semi Fowler's
been transferred from the postanesthesia care unit to Helps maintain the head and neck in functional alignment and facilitates
the intensive care unit after a radical neck dissection? respiration. High Fowler may cause flexion of the neck
Normal blood ph range 7.35-7.45
Med Surg Respiratory HESI 2/5/2026
