LATEST ECCO Caring for Patients with Pulmonary Disorders: Part 1 POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 100%

Which may affect pulse oximetry accuracy? - CORRECT ANSWER The absence of peripheral circulation in cardiac arrest prevents accurate monitoring with pulse oximetry. A nurse checks that a patient can remove the NIPPV mask in the event of emesis. What are other nursing care priorities for patients using NIPPV? - CORRECT ANSWER Check for dryness or irritation of eyes, nasal passages, and upper airway; Assess respiratory rate and depth, and changes in LOC; Examine skin for breakdown across nasal bridge or any pressure points. A patient with a hemothorax is admitted. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER Attach chest tube drain to wall suction. Prepare for chest tube insertion. A patient with COPD on PEEP reports sudden chest pain. The nurse observes tracheal deviation, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What other conditions should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased chest excursion on one side; decreased partial pressure of O2 (PaO2) levels and increased partial pressure of CO2; and decreased oxygen saturation (SaO2) level are three other signs that indicate pneumothorax For which of these patients requiring oxygen therapy is an air entrainment system indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER With air entrainment masks, the percentage of oxygen to be delivered is set. A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 43, PaO2 80, SaO2 91%, and HCO3^- 18. What is the most likely underlying cause - CORRECT ANSWER Low pH and low HCO3 indicate a metabolic cause of the acidosis. Following a chest x-ray, for which report should the nurse notify the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER ETT is positioned in the right mainstem bronchus. A patient with pulmonary artery hypertension is receiving epoprostenol. Which intervention is indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining the continuous infusion rate for epoprosternol is critical. Epoprostenol is a life-sustaining drug, and interruption of the infusion can lead to serve rebound of symptoms and even death. A patient who underwent a pneumonectomy is admitted. For which complication should the nurse observe? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased cough with frothy sputum A patient who underwent a thoracotomy is admitted. Which intervention is indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain patency of chest drainage system. Which ABG test result requires that the provider be notified immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER A pH 7.2 is a critical value. Which patient in the immediate postoperative period should be given an NC? A patient requiring: - CORRECT ANSWER FiO2 of 0.4 or less A patient with a history of COPD and pulmonary hypertension on conventional therapy develops worsening symptoms. Cardiac catheterization reveals elevated pulmonary vascular resistance and the PA pressure does not respond to calcium channel blockers or PDE-5 inhibitors. Which should the nurse initially anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER Epoprostenol (Floan) If the patient fails conventional therapies, other pharmacologic therapies specific to PAH include: prostacyclins, prostanoids, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, and guanylate cyclase simulator (GCS). For which complication should the nurse observe in a patient following bronchoscopy? - CORRECT ANSWER Dysrhythmias Cardiac dysrhythmias may occur during or after a bronchoscopy. A patient with a hip fracture from a fall develops pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, and dry cough. The patient's SPO2 is 90%. CTPA is positive for PE. The nurse should anticipate administration of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Unfractionated heparin A patient admitted 48 hours ago has a temperature of 38.9C (102F), cough with purulent sputum, crackles that don't clear, and decreased right lower lobe breath sounds. Which should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER Broad-spectrum antibiotics Treatment for pneumonia is based on identifying the organism through sputum and blood cultures, and initiating appropriate antibiotic therapy. A broad-spectrum antibiotic will be initiated if the organism is unknown on admission. Which patient has an indication for ventilatory replacement? A patient with ABG results of: - CORRECT ANSWER Indicators that the patient may require more advanced