NUR 260 RESPIRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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c
The nurse best maximizes an older adults potential to avoid developing a postsurgical
respiratory infection by:
a. walking the patient to the bathroom instead of using the bedside commode.
b. encouraging compliance with prescribed antibiotic therapy.
c. evaluating the patients ability to effectively cough and deep breathe.
d. offering fluids every hour while the patient is awake.
b
An older adults pulmonary function studies indicate that his vital capacity is reduced and
his residual volume is increased. The nurse recognizes that these test results are
observed in the patients:
,a. ineffective cough reflex.
b. shallow breathing.
c. slow respiratory rate.
d. frequent respiratory infections.
a
The nurse is concerned about an older adult patient developing toxic levels of the
prescribed theophylline when it is determined that the patient has a(n):
a. one pack a day smoking habit.
b. elevated serum potassium level.
c. history of chronic bronchitis.
d. chronic, nonproductive cough.
a
The nurse is aware of the typical occurrence of comorbidities in the older adult.
Motivated by this knowledge, the nurse assesses a patient with diagnosed respiratory
dysfunction for possible:
, a. poor wound healing of the legs and feet.
b. ineffective absorption of vitamins and minerals.
c. abnormal urine protein levels.
d. visual problems including retinal detachment.
b
Because the older adult is not as likely to exhibit the typical signs of ineffective gas
exchange, the nurse is particularly suspicious of:
a. a nonproductive cough in an afebrile patient.
b. irritability in a usually pleasant patient.
c. pale nail beds in a patient of color.
d. an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count in an 82-year-old patient.
b
The nurse is preparing information for the caregivers of a patient with chronic
respiratory issues. The nurse will make the greatest impact on their ability to provide
quality care while maintaining the patients emotional well-being by including:
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c
The nurse best maximizes an older adults potential to avoid developing a postsurgical
respiratory infection by:
a. walking the patient to the bathroom instead of using the bedside commode.
b. encouraging compliance with prescribed antibiotic therapy.
c. evaluating the patients ability to effectively cough and deep breathe.
d. offering fluids every hour while the patient is awake.
b
An older adults pulmonary function studies indicate that his vital capacity is reduced and
his residual volume is increased. The nurse recognizes that these test results are
observed in the patients:
,a. ineffective cough reflex.
b. shallow breathing.
c. slow respiratory rate.
d. frequent respiratory infections.
a
The nurse is concerned about an older adult patient developing toxic levels of the
prescribed theophylline when it is determined that the patient has a(n):
a. one pack a day smoking habit.
b. elevated serum potassium level.
c. history of chronic bronchitis.
d. chronic, nonproductive cough.
a
The nurse is aware of the typical occurrence of comorbidities in the older adult.
Motivated by this knowledge, the nurse assesses a patient with diagnosed respiratory
dysfunction for possible:
, a. poor wound healing of the legs and feet.
b. ineffective absorption of vitamins and minerals.
c. abnormal urine protein levels.
d. visual problems including retinal detachment.
b
Because the older adult is not as likely to exhibit the typical signs of ineffective gas
exchange, the nurse is particularly suspicious of:
a. a nonproductive cough in an afebrile patient.
b. irritability in a usually pleasant patient.
c. pale nail beds in a patient of color.
d. an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count in an 82-year-old patient.
b
The nurse is preparing information for the caregivers of a patient with chronic
respiratory issues. The nurse will make the greatest impact on their ability to provide
quality care while maintaining the patients emotional well-being by including:
