OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION EXAMS WITH
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While examining a client, the nurse palpates the client's chest
and back. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
identify with this technique?
The nurse can assess patterns of thoracic expansion through
palpation. Fluid-filled and consolidated portions of lungs can be
assessed through percussion, not through palpation. Presence
of pleural rub can be assessed through auscultation.
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires
low-flow oxygen. How will the oxygen be administered? Select
all that apply.
b) Nasal cannula
, c) Simple oxygen mask
, e) Partial rebreather mask
Nasal cannula with tubing administers oxygen at low-flow rates
and concentrations at 22-44%. Simple masks and partial
rebreathers both deliver a low-flow rate at concentrations of
40-60%. Venturi masks mix oxygen with room air and create a
high flow of oxygen.
The nurse is informed while receiving a nursing report that the
client has been hypoxic during the evening shift. Which of the
following assessment findings is consistent with hypoxia?
, OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION EXAMS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026
RATED A+ FOR PASS
Anxiety, restlessness, confusion, or drowsiness are common
signs of hypoxia. Hyperactivity is not associated with hypoxia.
Other common symptoms of hypoxia are dyspnea, an elevated
blood pressure with a small pulse pressure, increased
respiratory and pulse rates, pallor, and cyanosis.
What structural changes to the respiratory system should a
nurse observe when caring for older adults?
a) Increased mouth breathing and snoring
b) Diminished coughing and gag reflexes
c) Increased use of accessory muscles for breathing
d) Respiratory muscles becomes weaker
One of the structural changes affecting the respiratory system
that a nurse should observe in an older adult is respiratory
muscles becoming weaker. The nurse should also observe other
structural changes: the chest wall becomes stiffer as a result of
calcification of the intercostals cartilage, kyphoscoliosis, and
arthritic changes to costovertebral joints; the ribs and vertebrae
lose calcium; the lungs become smaller and less elastic; alveoli
enlarge; and alveolar walls become thinner. Diminished
coughing and gag reflexes, increased use of accessory muscles
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026
RATED A+ FOR PASS
While examining a client, the nurse palpates the client's chest
and back. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
identify with this technique?
The nurse can assess patterns of thoracic expansion through
palpation. Fluid-filled and consolidated portions of lungs can be
assessed through percussion, not through palpation. Presence
of pleural rub can be assessed through auscultation.
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires
low-flow oxygen. How will the oxygen be administered? Select
all that apply.
b) Nasal cannula
, c) Simple oxygen mask
, e) Partial rebreather mask
Nasal cannula with tubing administers oxygen at low-flow rates
and concentrations at 22-44%. Simple masks and partial
rebreathers both deliver a low-flow rate at concentrations of
40-60%. Venturi masks mix oxygen with room air and create a
high flow of oxygen.
The nurse is informed while receiving a nursing report that the
client has been hypoxic during the evening shift. Which of the
following assessment findings is consistent with hypoxia?
, OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION EXAMS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026
RATED A+ FOR PASS
Anxiety, restlessness, confusion, or drowsiness are common
signs of hypoxia. Hyperactivity is not associated with hypoxia.
Other common symptoms of hypoxia are dyspnea, an elevated
blood pressure with a small pulse pressure, increased
respiratory and pulse rates, pallor, and cyanosis.
What structural changes to the respiratory system should a
nurse observe when caring for older adults?
a) Increased mouth breathing and snoring
b) Diminished coughing and gag reflexes
c) Increased use of accessory muscles for breathing
d) Respiratory muscles becomes weaker
One of the structural changes affecting the respiratory system
that a nurse should observe in an older adult is respiratory
muscles becoming weaker. The nurse should also observe other
structural changes: the chest wall becomes stiffer as a result of
calcification of the intercostals cartilage, kyphoscoliosis, and
arthritic changes to costovertebral joints; the ribs and vertebrae
lose calcium; the lungs become smaller and less elastic; alveoli
enlarge; and alveolar walls become thinner. Diminished
coughing and gag reflexes, increased use of accessory muscles
