NURSING BS 1343 EXAM- VERIFIED SOLUTION
Question 1 See full question
On auscultation, which finding suggests a right pneumothorax?
You Selected:
• Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
Correct response:
• Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 614.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 614
Question 2 See full question
A nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a client. Which statement
concerning PPD testing is true?
You Selected:
• A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease.
Correct response:
• A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 588.
,Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 588
,Question 3 See full question
A client who underwent surgery 12 hours ago has difficulty breathing. He has petechiae over his
chest and complains of acute chest pain. What action should the nurse take first?
You Selected:
• Initiate oxygen therapy.
Correct response:
• Initiate oxygen therapy.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 601.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 601
Question 4 See full question
Which of the following should a nurse encourage in patients who are at the risk of pneumococcal
and influenza infections?
You Selected:
• Receiving vaccination
Correct response:
• Receiving vaccination
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 574.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 574
, Question 5 See full question
You are an occupational nurse completing routine assessments on the employees where you
work. What might be revealed by a chest radiograph for a client with occupational lung diseases?
You Selected:
• Fibrotic changes in lungs
Correct response:
• Fibrotic changes in lungs
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 606.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 606
Question 6 See full question
You are an occupational health nurse in a large ceramic manufacturing company. How would you
intervene to prevent occupational lung disease in the employees of the company?
You Selected:
• Fit all employees with protective masks.
Correct response:
• Fit all employees with protective masks.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 605.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 605
Question 1 See full question
On auscultation, which finding suggests a right pneumothorax?
You Selected:
• Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
Correct response:
• Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 614.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 614
Question 2 See full question
A nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a client. Which statement
concerning PPD testing is true?
You Selected:
• A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease.
Correct response:
• A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 588.
,Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 588
,Question 3 See full question
A client who underwent surgery 12 hours ago has difficulty breathing. He has petechiae over his
chest and complains of acute chest pain. What action should the nurse take first?
You Selected:
• Initiate oxygen therapy.
Correct response:
• Initiate oxygen therapy.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 601.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 601
Question 4 See full question
Which of the following should a nurse encourage in patients who are at the risk of pneumococcal
and influenza infections?
You Selected:
• Receiving vaccination
Correct response:
• Receiving vaccination
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 574.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 574
, Question 5 See full question
You are an occupational nurse completing routine assessments on the employees where you
work. What might be revealed by a chest radiograph for a client with occupational lung diseases?
You Selected:
• Fibrotic changes in lungs
Correct response:
• Fibrotic changes in lungs
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 606.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 606
Question 6 See full question
You are an occupational health nurse in a large ceramic manufacturing company. How would you
intervene to prevent occupational lung disease in the employees of the company?
You Selected:
• Fit all employees with protective masks.
Correct response:
• Fit all employees with protective masks.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014,
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Disorders, p. 605.
Chapter 23: Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Page 605
