NURS 2571 PN 2 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Best Guide.

4. A client has a tracheostomy tube in place. When the nurse suctions the client, food particles are noted. What action by the nurse is best? b. Measure and compare cuff pressures. ANS: B 2. A nurse assesses a client after an open lung biopsy. Which assessment finding is matched with the correct intervention? c. Client has reduced breath sounds. Nurse calls physician immediately. ANS: C 3. A nurse assesses a clients respiratory status. Which information is of highest priority for the nurse to obtain? d. Occupation and hobbies ANS: D 2. A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.34, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 38 mm Hg, and HCO3 19 mEq/L. Which assessment should the nurse perform first? a. Cardiac rate and rhythm ANS: A 6. A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.32, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 34 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take next? a. Assess clients rate, rhythm, and depth of respiration.