NUR 209 Exam 2 with Questions and Answers

NUR 209 Exam 2 with Questions and Answers A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complains of severe shortness of breath when it is raining. The nurse instructs the patient A) "The airway becomes occluded during periods of rain." B) "The air is thicker or more viscous with humidity, thus it is harder for you to breathe." C) "You should use your inhaler during this time to help your breathing." D) "Have you had a stress test to determine if your airway is obstructed?" ANSWER B- the air is thicker or more viscous with humidity, thus it is harder for you to breathe During a routine prenatal care visit, a pregnant woman in her last trimester of pregnancy complains of shortness of breath. The nurse instructs her that: A) Her breathing is normal but if it continues to call her physician. B) If she has pneumonia she should have a chest X-ray. C) The nurse will assess her lung sounds and determine presence of congestion. D) Her breathing will become increasingly difficult as the diaphragm is displaced upward. ANSWER D Oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the alveoli and the blood by A) Osmosis B) Hyperosmolar pressure C) Diffusion D) Negative pressure ANSWER c- Oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the alveoli and the blood by diffusion, the process in which molecules move from an area of greater concentration or pressure to an area of lower concentration or pressure