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MED-SURG Test Bank
Questions
1. The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum
inspiration. Reflects the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the
lungs - -Correct answer-Vital capacity
2. Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related
to elasticity? - -Correct answer-Emphysema (rupturing of lung
tissue causes damage to alveoli and lung scarring) anterior-
posterior is equal creating a barrel chest.
3. Factors that affect oxygen unloading? - -Correct answer-low
blood PH, increased temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2,
increased 2,3 DPG
4. Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of
pneumonia especially if immobile? - -Correct answer-increased
anterior posterior chest diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest,
decreased vital capacity and residual volume, decrease in
coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas
5. Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it
destroys alveolar walls. characterized by - -Correct answer-
decreased elastic and diffusion capacity
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increased airway resistance and resp rate
6. This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the
ears can be a warning of other serious side effects. - -Correct
answer-Streptomycin
7. symptoms of pneumothorax - -Correct answer-88% O2
saturation, Hyper-resonant sounds over the affected
area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory acidosis, decreased LOC
8. What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to
pneumonia - -Correct answer-slower respiratory rate, less
effective cough, immobility
9. The nurse, caring for an elderly patient, realizes that the patient
is at risk for problems related to the volume of air remaining in
the lungs because of which of the following?
A. Elasticity of lungs decreases with age.
B. Older adults have a more rapid respiratory rate.
C. There is a tightening of the diaphragm with age.
D. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age. - -Correct
answer-Intercostal muscles become weaker with age.
10. 2. What factors related to aging can predispose an older
adult to pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. slower respiratory rate
B. less effective cough
C. immobility
D. increased pain response
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MED-SURG Test Bank
Questions
1. The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum
inspiration. Reflects the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the
lungs - -Correct answer-Vital capacity
2. Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related
to elasticity? - -Correct answer-Emphysema (rupturing of lung
tissue causes damage to alveoli and lung scarring) anterior-
posterior is equal creating a barrel chest.
3. Factors that affect oxygen unloading? - -Correct answer-low
blood PH, increased temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2,
increased 2,3 DPG
4. Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of
pneumonia especially if immobile? - -Correct answer-increased
anterior posterior chest diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest,
decreased vital capacity and residual volume, decrease in
coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas
5. Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it
destroys alveolar walls. characterized by - -Correct answer-
decreased elastic and diffusion capacity
1
, 2
increased airway resistance and resp rate
6. This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the
ears can be a warning of other serious side effects. - -Correct
answer-Streptomycin
7. symptoms of pneumothorax - -Correct answer-88% O2
saturation, Hyper-resonant sounds over the affected
area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory acidosis, decreased LOC
8. What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to
pneumonia - -Correct answer-slower respiratory rate, less
effective cough, immobility
9. The nurse, caring for an elderly patient, realizes that the patient
is at risk for problems related to the volume of air remaining in
the lungs because of which of the following?
A. Elasticity of lungs decreases with age.
B. Older adults have a more rapid respiratory rate.
C. There is a tightening of the diaphragm with age.
D. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age. - -Correct
answer-Intercostal muscles become weaker with age.
10. 2. What factors related to aging can predispose an older
adult to pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. slower respiratory rate
B. less effective cough
C. immobility
D. increased pain response
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