NUR 172 Respiratory Exam with Correct Answers 2024/2025

NUR 172 Respiratory Exam with Correct Answers Are crackles heard during inspiration or expiration? - Answer -Inspiration What does plural friction rub sounds like and when/where are they heard? - Answer -Sounds like a grating noise similar to sand paper and are heard during inspiration and expiration over the affected area Nursing Interventions: Asthma - Answer -- Elevate HOB - Pursed Lip Breathing Technique - IV Fluids - Small frequent meals - Oxygen - Medications: Bronchodilators What is a bronchodilator and what does it do? - Answer -Beta 2 adrenergic agonist which then relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle What are the three types of bronchodilators? - Answer -- Albuterol (Always give first for acute attacks) - Ipratropium Bromide - Theophylline What are the side effects of albuterol? - Answer -- Nervousness - Restlessness - Tremors - Dizziness - Chest Pain - Tachycardia - Palpitations - Cardiac DysrhythmiasCOPD causes what in the alveoli? - Answer -Remodeling - alveoli become larger, decreased surface area, scar tissue narrows airway What happens in COPD at the bronchial level? - Answer -- Inflammation - Increased number of mucous glands - Excess mucous causing chronic cough COPD causes ________ chest - Answer -Barrel