QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is
experiencing pneumonia. The
nurse applies oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. When the nurse
leaves the room, a family
member increases the oxygen to 5 L. Which complication may occur?
a.Angina
b.Apnea
c.Metabolic acidosis
d.Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: b.Apnea
●● Jason, age 62, has obstructive sleep apnea. What do you think is one
of his contributing factors?
a. He is a recovering alcoholic of 6 years.
b. His collar size is 17 inches.
c. He is the only person in his family who has this.
d. He is extremely thin.
Answer: b. His collar size is 17 inches.
,●● Which of the following is a possible consequence of sleep apnea?
a. Asthma
b. Increased white blood cells
c. Insulin resistance
d. Hyperactivity
Answer: c. Insulin resistance
●● The nurse is reviewing clients for risk factors in the development of
pneumonia. Which of the
following clients would be at the highest risk for developing this
disorder?
1. A 48-year-old client experiencing menopause
2. An 18-year-old client with abdominal pain
3. A 23-year-old client diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia and a cough
4. A 3-year-old client with fever
Answer: 3. A 23-year-old client diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia and a
cough
●● 2.A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is
experiencing pneumonia. The
nurse applies oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. When the nurse
leaves the room, a family
, member increases the oxygen to 5 L. Which complication may occur?
1. Angina
2. Apnea
3. Metabolic acidosis
4. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: 2. Apnea
●● The nurse has a positive PPD during the last testing cycle for
tuberculosis. Which of the following
is indicated for this nurse?
1. Nothing
2. Chest x-rays every 2 months
3.Pharmacological treatment
4.Admission for inpatient treatment
Answer: 3.Pharmacological treatment
●● A client undergoes a purified protein derivative (PPD) test. The test
should be read:
1.immediately after the test.
2.24 to 48 hours after the test.
3.48 to 72 hours after the test.
4.anytime after 72 hours.
Answer: 3.48 to 72 hours after the test.