MED-SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

MED-SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Terms in this set (29) A nurse is caring for four clients which of the following clients is at greater risk for pulmonary embolism -48 hour post operative following a total hip arthroplasty A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has emphysema the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions to promote effective breathing. High Fowlers position with arms supported over the bed table A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is receiving albuterol for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client. Tachycardia A nurse is caring for a client who is in respiratory distress which of the following low flow delivery devices should the nurse used to provide the client with the highest level of oxygen Non rebreather mask A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube in place following thoracic surgery. for which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber A nurse is preparing a client for discharge following a bronchoscopy with the use of a moderate sedation. the nurse should place the priority on which of the following assessments The presents of a gag reflex A nurse is working in the emergency department is caring for a client following an acute chest trauma which of the following findings indicate to the nurse the client is possibly experiencing a tension pneumothorax Tracheal deviation to the UNaffected side A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 9/min secondary to general anesthesia affects and incisional pain. which of the following ABG values indicates the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis Ph: 7.30 po2 80mm hg PaCO2 55mm hg HCO3 22 mEq/L