RNRS 117- THE CONCEPT OF OXYGENATION (PEARSON) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

RNRS 117- THE CONCEPT OF OXYGENATION (PEARSON) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A patient who has been receiving intravenous fluids to increase perfusion now has crackles in the lungs. Which action should the nurse perform first? Place the patient in high Fowler position. Administer oxygen to the patient. Administer the ordered short-acting beta-agonist (SABA). Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs). Place the patient in high Fowler position. The nurse is caring for a patient with a pleural effusion. Which test should the nurse expect to be ordered? Pulmonary function test (PFT) Thoracentesis Bronchoscopy Arterial blood gases (ABGs) Thoracentesis A patient is being evaluated for the source of a productive cough and shortness of breath. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered first? Bronchoscopy Thoracentesis Sputum specimen Pulmonary function test (PFT) Sputum specimen Which structural difference should the nurse expect when assessing a preschooler compared to an adult patient? More functional muscles Atrophy of the tonsils Short epiglottis Narrow nasopharynx Narrow nasopharynx The nurse taught a patient with alterations in the respiratory system about lifestyle alterations. Which patient statement indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I should space activities with plenty of rest periods when I am short of breath." "I should take up some aerobic exercise in order to increase my ability to breathe." "I should have someone get me dressed when I am short of breath." "I will need to decrease my activities to preserve my strength." "I should space activities with plenty of rest periods when I am short of breath." A patient asks, "Why do I need to have my position changed every 2 hours?" Which response should the nurse provide? "You need to be moved to prevent muscle atrophy from occurring." "Low oxygen in the tissues increases the risk of skin breakdown." "A change of position helps you clear the airway." "Changing positions frequently helps increase oxygen in your lungs." "Low oxygen in the tissues increases the risk of skin breakdown." A patient with respiratory distress is showing signs of decreasing cardiac output and hypoxemia. Which action should the nurse take first? Assess pulmonary function. Assess the nail beds for cyanosis.