ENA 3.0 Respiratory Emergencies.

ENA 3.0 Respiratory EmergenciesIn a patient with suspected pulmonary edema, which finding should you expect? A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Frothy sputum D. Fever -ANSWER C. Frothy sputum Which finding is characteristic of chronic bronchitis? A. The expiratory phase is prolonged. B. The patient has hyperresonance in all lung fields. C. An increased amount of carbon dioxide is blown off with ventilation. D. The patient has dyspnea and a nonproductive cough. -ANSWER A. The expiratory phase is prolonged. Which statement correctly describes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A. It is a progressive but reversible syndrome. B. In most patients, it is associated with a history of asbestos exposure. C. Findings include distant breath sounds and tachypnea. D. This category of respiratory disease includes asthma. -ANSWER C. Findings include distant breath sounds and tachypnea. Which medication is used to decrease afterload in a patient with pulmonary edema? A. Morphine sulfate B. Dobutamine (Dobutrex) C. Dopamine (Intropin) D. Nitroprusside (Nitropress) -ANSWER D. Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Which statement correctly characterizes the hospital core measures for patients with community-acquired pneumonia? A. The patient's pneumococcal vaccination status and smoking history should be determined. B. The patient should receive antibiotics within 4 hours of the diagnosis. C. Antibiotic administration should be delayed for the results of blood culture and sensitivity testing. D. Recommended diagnostic tests include spiral chest tomography. -ANSWER A. The patient's pneumococcal vaccination status and smoking history should be determined. .