Arkansas State University - NURSING 213 Respiratory Part 2 Test. Questions And Answers.

Arkansas State University - NURSING 213 Respiratory Part 2 Test. Questions And Answers.Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score Regraded LATEST A ttempt 1 31 minutes 46.7 out of 100 47.5 out of 100 Score for this quiz: 47.5 out of 100 Submitted Mar 2 at 8:31am This attempt took 31 minutes. 50 Questions 90 minutes Critical think and recall lecture discussion Question 1 0 / 2 pts The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which set of laboratory tests will be most helpful to the nurse to monitor the condition of this patient? Electrolytes and serum creatinine Complete blood count (CBC) and urinalysis White blood cell (WBC) count and arterial blood gases (ABGs) Correct Answer Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and serum potassium You Answered Question 2 2 / 2 pts A patient is admitted to a respiratory unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Assessment data reveal the patient to be febrile and experiencing a weak, congested-sounding cough, with moist crackles throughout the lung fields. Based on the data provided, the nurse will focus care on which issue? Inability to clear the airway Correct! Difficulty with breathing Confusion from fever Inadequate oxygen level Question 3 2 / 2 pts The nurse is reviewing data collected on a patient with a respiratory disorder. Which factors does the nurse identify as placing the patient at risk for lung cancer? Smoking and exposure to radon gas Correct! Living in crowded conditions and a lack of sunlight Living in a cold climate and having pets Eating foods high in beta carotene and fiber Question 4 0 / 2 pts A patient with lung cancer develops pleural effusion. Which explanation by the nurse would help the patient understand this problem? “Fluid has collected in the space between your lungs and the sac surrounding your lungs.” Correct Answer “Pus has developed in your alveoli that must be removed to improve your breathing.” “Fluid in your pericardial sac places pressure on your lungs, making it difficult to breathe.” You Answered “You have large amounts of fluid collecting in your airways because of your diagnosis.” Question 5 0 / 2 pts A patient diagnosed with a pleural effusion is experiencing severe dyspnea. With which procedure does the nurse anticipate assisting? Bronchoscopy You Answered Pericardiocentesis Tracheostomy Thoracentesis Correct Answer Question 6 2 / 2 pts A summer camp worker reports shortness of breath and audible wheezing to the camp nurse. Which inhaled medication will the nurse provide? Cromolyn sodium Nedocromil sodium Albuterol Correct! Triamcinolone Question 7 0 / 2 pts A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed methylprednisolone. For what reason should the nurse realize that corticosteroids are used in the treatment of this health problem? To reduce airway inflammation Correct Answer To dry up respiratory secretions To improve the blood capacity to carry oxygen You Answered To treat infection from secretion stasis