(NUR 100) NUR100 EXAM 2 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2026-2027!!
Atelectisis - ANSWER collapse of alveoli
Adventitious lung sounds - ANSWER abnormal lung sounds
Upper airway components - ANSWER nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis
Lower airway components - ANSWER trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
which lung has 2 lobes - ANSWER left
compliance - ANSWER ease of lung inflation
factors affecting lung expansion - ANSWER compliance, surface tension, airway
resistance, intrapleural pressure.
perfusion - ANSWER oxygen diffusing to body tissues
What are symptoms for hypoxia? - ANSWER Restlessness
Anxiety
Tachypnea/dyspnea
Bradycardia
Extreme restlessness
Dyspnea
infant respiratory rate - ANSWER 30-60 bpm
What is a respiratory consideration for an infant born before 36 weeks? -
ANSWER They may not have been born with surfactant and their alveoli may
collapse.
how do infants' breath - ANSWER using their abdomen
Order for physical assessment of respiratory - ANSWER 1. inspect
2. palpate
3. Percuss
4. Auscultate
5. Oximetry
Kyphosis - ANSWER excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching
of the back.
, Normal blood pH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
Normal Pulse ox range - ANSWER 90%-100%
What affects pulse ox on extremity - ANSWER hemoglobin, extremity
temperature, nail polish, pt movement
COPD symptoms - ANSWER severe coughing, shortness of breathe, sputum
production, fatigue.
ICOUGH - ANSWER I - Incentive Spirometry.
C - Coughing & deep breathing.
O - Oral care (brush teeth and use mouthwash 2x a day).
U - Understanding (pt and staff education).
G - Getting out of bed at least 3x a day.
H - HOB elevation.
oxygen rule of 4 - ANSWER 1L O2 give 24%, 2L O2 gives 28%, etc.
O2 safety - ANSWER Put no smoking signs around house, no fireplace or
candles, stay away from electrical equipment, avoid synthetic clothing
Low flow oxygen systems - ANSWER Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial
rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask
High flow oxygen systems - ANSWER Venturi mask, Aerosol mask (as trach collar
or face tent)
complications of high flow oxygen - ANSWER hypoventilation, oxygen toxicity,
combustion
complications of low flow oxygen - ANSWER skin breakdown, oxygen
dependance
Nasal canula - ANSWER first option, humidify at over 4 liters, watch skin
breakdown
most precise oxygen delivery system - ANSWER venturi mask
metered-dose inhaler - ANSWER mixes a single dose of the medication with a
puff of air and pushes it into the mouth via a chemical propellant
handheld nebulizer - ANSWER medication is placed in a device that produces a
fine spray for inhalation
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2026-2027!!
Atelectisis - ANSWER collapse of alveoli
Adventitious lung sounds - ANSWER abnormal lung sounds
Upper airway components - ANSWER nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis
Lower airway components - ANSWER trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
which lung has 2 lobes - ANSWER left
compliance - ANSWER ease of lung inflation
factors affecting lung expansion - ANSWER compliance, surface tension, airway
resistance, intrapleural pressure.
perfusion - ANSWER oxygen diffusing to body tissues
What are symptoms for hypoxia? - ANSWER Restlessness
Anxiety
Tachypnea/dyspnea
Bradycardia
Extreme restlessness
Dyspnea
infant respiratory rate - ANSWER 30-60 bpm
What is a respiratory consideration for an infant born before 36 weeks? -
ANSWER They may not have been born with surfactant and their alveoli may
collapse.
how do infants' breath - ANSWER using their abdomen
Order for physical assessment of respiratory - ANSWER 1. inspect
2. palpate
3. Percuss
4. Auscultate
5. Oximetry
Kyphosis - ANSWER excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching
of the back.
, Normal blood pH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
Normal Pulse ox range - ANSWER 90%-100%
What affects pulse ox on extremity - ANSWER hemoglobin, extremity
temperature, nail polish, pt movement
COPD symptoms - ANSWER severe coughing, shortness of breathe, sputum
production, fatigue.
ICOUGH - ANSWER I - Incentive Spirometry.
C - Coughing & deep breathing.
O - Oral care (brush teeth and use mouthwash 2x a day).
U - Understanding (pt and staff education).
G - Getting out of bed at least 3x a day.
H - HOB elevation.
oxygen rule of 4 - ANSWER 1L O2 give 24%, 2L O2 gives 28%, etc.
O2 safety - ANSWER Put no smoking signs around house, no fireplace or
candles, stay away from electrical equipment, avoid synthetic clothing
Low flow oxygen systems - ANSWER Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial
rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask
High flow oxygen systems - ANSWER Venturi mask, Aerosol mask (as trach collar
or face tent)
complications of high flow oxygen - ANSWER hypoventilation, oxygen toxicity,
combustion
complications of low flow oxygen - ANSWER skin breakdown, oxygen
dependance
Nasal canula - ANSWER first option, humidify at over 4 liters, watch skin
breakdown
most precise oxygen delivery system - ANSWER venturi mask
metered-dose inhaler - ANSWER mixes a single dose of the medication with a
puff of air and pushes it into the mouth via a chemical propellant
handheld nebulizer - ANSWER medication is placed in a device that produces a
fine spray for inhalation
