Test Bank - Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION

Test Bank - Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION Which unique respiratory infection is caused by a resilient bacterial organism that can remain dormant in the body? - ANSWER TB which is the process of coughing up sputum? - ANSWER expectoration which test involves continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin? - ANSWER pulse oximetry which condition results in lung tissue filling up with fluid/pus, inflammatory cells & fibrin? - ANSWER PNA which bacterium is responsible for PNA in client with HIV infection? - ANSWER Pneumocystitis jiroveci which pulmonary condition is caused by infiltration of bacteria, resulting in localized area of purulent inflammation, tissue necrosis & central area of liquefaction? - ANSWER lung abscess which s/s is related to TB? - ANSWER both B&C: night sweats & hemoptysis nursing instructor teaching group of students about PNA, which statement shows proper learning? - ANSWER "PNA causes more deaths in U.S. than any other infection" while examining client, PCP finds client has s/s that include cough, fever, sore throat, general malaise, assessment findings include mucus production & ronchi, which tx? - ANSWER bronchodilator & abx nurse teaching group of students about acute sinusitis, which statement by student indicates proper learning? - ANSWER "Virus, bacteria, or both organism types may be responsible for acute sinusitis." while going through one of the client rx, finds PCP rx antihistamines & antipyretics, corticosteroid nasal spray, which condition? - ANSWER rhinitis assessing physical findings of client, discovers red, swollen, inflamed pharynx & tonsils, which condition? - ANSWER epiglottitis while going through physical assessment, facial pain, gets worse when leans forward, what inference can you make? - ANSWER sinusitis rx decongestants, antihistamines & saline sprays & heated mists, which condition? - ANSWER sinusitis studying vocal resonance, egophony, bronchophony, whispered pectoriloquy bringing out crackle in client, which condition? - ANSWER PNA nursing instructor teaching students about patho of TB, which confirms proper learning? - ANSWER "The Cheese-like necrotic lung tissue is called caseous necrosis" nursing instructor teaching student nurses about origin & risk factors leading to lung abscess, which statement confirms proper learning of student nurse about subject? - ANSWER staphylococcal endocarditis initial stage of lung abscesses dx allergic rhinitis, which med should PCP tx as tx? - ANSWER corticosteroid anti-inflammatory nasal spray client admitted with lung abscess has developed area of pulmonary tissue necrosis, what is most appropriate tx to manage complication? - ANSWER surgical treatment PCP orders decongestants, what condition might be present? - ANSWER sinusitis dx client, PCP finds cervical lymph nodes to be extremely tender, which condition does PCP write in client's rx? - ANSWER acute pharyngitis the nursing instructor is teaching lung anatomy to group of students, which statement relates appropriately to students learning of lung anatomy? - ANSWER "there are three lobes in lung tissue on the right" which specialized cellular mechanism compromises ciliated pseudocolumnar epithelial cells & goblet cells - ANSWER mucociliary apparatus PCP examining test report of client, finds client producing foul-smelling sputum with cough, accompanied by chills, fever & CP, which tx? - ANSWER abx, sx, bronchoscopy nurse tx client who ha s/s pharyngeal erythema, lymphadenopathy & rhinorrhea on physical exam, inspiratory stridor, mucous obstruction within trachea, what will HCP do? - ANSWER symptomatology, mantoux TB skin test which condition is also known as hypoventilation syndrome? - ANSWER obstruction sleep apnea (OSA) what is a clot that has traveled to the pulmonary arterial circulation & caused obstruction of the arterial blood flow through the lungs known as? - ANSWER pulmonary embolism which lung condition is common in clients with a genetic disorder such as Marfarn Syndrome as well as frequent smokers? - ANSWER primary spontaneous pneumothorax a primary health care provider finds that client is suffering from symptoms such as JVD, ascites, hepatomegaly, ankle/sacral edema, what condition as HCP interpret? - ANSWER cor pulmonale a nurse suspects client may have OSA, what should nurse utilize as dx tool in OSA? - ANSWER polysomnography while assessing reports of client, finds that there is been abnormal collection of fluid within pleural cavity, what remedy can nurse infer about condition based on the s/s? - ANSWER thoracotomy as wel as a chest tube attached for suctioning after assessing a client's reports, nurse finds that client is suffering from wheezing, prolonged exhalation & ronchi. client uses accessory muscles during breathing, as tx, primary HCP rx bronchodilators & corticosteroids in form of inhalers as tx, what disorder can nurse infer from s/s of client & tx being provided? - ANSWER client is suffering from asthma a nurse is assessing a 28yo client who is smoker & has inherited Marfarn syndrome as genetic disorder. the previous medical reports of client do not suggest any evidence of an underlying lung disease, which condition is possible? - ANSWER primary spontaneous pneumothorax a victim of an MVA accident comes to medical facility with rib fx that has punctured the pleural membrane, open wound allows pleural cavity to pull air into opening of the wound, thus building a pleural space, what tx can nurse expect from primary HCP? - ANSWER a chest tube with suction to applied on affected side a nurse is preparing a client for central venous catheter insertion, which condition during the operating procedure should the nurse be most alert of? - ANSWER iatrogenic pneumothorax after assessing the recent CXR of client, a nurse finds nodules & honeycomb lung patterns, on assessing previous CXR, finds diffused "ground glass" marking in lower lung fields, what condition? - ANSWER idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis a nurse is assessing a client dx with secondary pulmonary hypertension, the increase in pulmonary artery pressure has led to the client's elevated pulmonary venous pressure, which condition does nurse predict? - ANSWER collagen vascular disease a nurse is assessing client with sort but thick neck circumference, which form of cardiopulmonary disorder can the nurse suspect in client? - ANSWER pickwickian syndrome a PHCP is assessing client who is a minor & has been constantly exposed to silica, what immediate test does nurse expect for detecting TB? - ANSWER mantoux test a nurse has been assessing client who has been working as a btucher for an extensive period, the client had a prolonged & intense exposure to inhaled organic dust in form of animal protein, what disorder, according to the nurse ca affect the client most? - ANSWER hypersensitivity pneumonitis a nurse is assessing a client who has been working in the paint factory for an extensive period, the client has been constantly exposed to mineral crystals in the form asbestos. client has been a chain smoker as well. what disease? - ANSWER mesothelioma A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? A. Ask the patient to lie down for complete a full physical assessment. B. Complete the health history and check for allergies before treatment. C. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. D. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests. - ANSWER C If respiratory distress is severe, only obtain pertinent information and defer a thorough assessment until the patient's condition stabilizes. Obtaining a comprehensive health history or full physical examination is unnecessary until the acute distress has resolved. Brief questioning and a focused physical assessment should be done rapidly to help determine the cause of the distress and suggest treatment. Checking for allergies is important, but it is not appropriate to complete the entire admission database at this time. the initial respiratory assessment must be completed before any diagnostic tests or interventions can be ordered. The nurse prepares a patient who has a left-sided pleural effusion for a thoracentesis. How should the nurse position the patient? A. High-Fowler's position with the left arm extended B. Supine with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees C. On the right side with the left arm extended above the head D. Sitting upright with the arms supported on an over bed table - ANSWER D The upright position with the arms supported increases lung expansion, allows fluid to collect at the lung bases, and expands the intercostal space so that access to the pleural space is easier. the other positions would increase the work of breathing for the patient and make it more difficult for the health care provider performing the thoracentesis. The arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a patient with diabetes show metabolic acidosis. Which compensatory finding would the nurse expect? a. Intercostal retractions b. Kussmaul respirations c. Low oxygen saturation (SpO2) d. Decreased venous O2 pressure - ANSWER b. Kussmaul (deep and rapid) respirations are a compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis. Acidosis does not cause intercostal retractions, a low oxygen saturation rate, or a decrease in venous O2 pressure. On auscultation of a patient's lungs, the nurse hears low-pitched, bubbling sounds during inhalation in the lower third bilaterally. How should the nurse document this finding? a. Inspiratory crackles at the bases b. Expiratory wheezes in both lungs c. Abnormal lung sounds in the apices of both lungs d. Pleural friction rub in the right and left lower lobes - ANSWER a. Crackles are low-pitched, bubbling sounds usually heard on inspiration. Wheezes