PN 140 Final Exam [ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION [QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS] WITH PRACTICE EXAM DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.
Which of these physical findings represents the effects of air trapping in this patient?
A
The sternum is prominently protruding from the chest.
B
There are indentations in the intercostal spaces during inspiration.
C
Asymmetrical expansion of the thorax is noted during inspiration.
D
The width of the chest is equal to the depth of the chest. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The width of the chest is equal to the depth of the chest.
A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is experiencing an acute
exacerbation and is progressing to respiratory failure. When assessing the patient,
which of these will be expected?
A
Bradycardia
B
Altered level of consciousness
C
Weak, thready pulse
D
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER B Altered level of consciousness
The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a 20 year history of smoking and a
chronic cough. Which description of the patient's cough best supports a diagnosis of
chronic bronchitis?
A
"Usually my cough occurs in the evening."
B
"My cough is brassy and hoarse."
,C
"I sound like a barking seal when I cough."
D
"I cough up a lot of thick mucus." - CORRECT ANSWER D "I cough up a lot of thick
mucus."
A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is receiving albuterol (Proventil) via
nebulizer to treat an acute exacerbation. Which assessment noted by the healthcare
provider is an indication the patient is experiencing an side effect of this medication?
A
Urinary incontinence
B
Sedation
C
Tachycardia
D
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER C Tachycardia
A patient who has a history of chronic bronchitis is admitted to the medical unit. The
healthcare provider notes the red blood cell count is elevated. Which of these is the
likely contributing factor to this lab result in this patient?
A
Hypercapnia
B
Chronic hypoxia
C
Insensible water loss
D
Decreased fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWER B Chronic hypoxia
A patient who has chronic bronchitis will be receiving oxygen therapy at home. The
teaching plan for this patient should include which of these instructions?
Select all that apply:
A
"Be careful around open flames because liquefied oxygen is highly flammable."
B
"Do not allow smoking in your home while you are receiving oxygen therapy."
C
"Your body may forget to breathe if you turn the oxygen up too high."
D
"Oxygen can be addictive so it should be used only when needed."
, E
"Be sure to wash the nasal cannula prongs twice each week to decrease infection risk."
- CORRECT ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is teaching a patient strategies to manage chronic bronchitis.
Which of these will be included in the teaching?
Select all that apply:
A
"You should decrease fluid intake to control the amount of edema."
B
"Here's the address of a nearby smoking cessation support group."
C
"It's important for you to avoid being around people who are sick."
D
"Limiting your physical activity is very important."
E
"I'll show you how to use a spacer when you take your medication." - CORRECT
ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of
chronic bronchitis. The patient is coughing uncontrollably and is using accessory
muscles to breathe. Which of these interventions will support the patient's respiratory
status?
Select all that apply:
A
Administer cough suppressant
B
Administer a corticosteroid
C
Provide humidified oxygen via face mask
D
Assist the patient to a side-lying position.
E
Administer a short acting beta-2 agonist - CORRECT ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is assisting a patient with severe anemia with ambulation. The
patient suddenly experiences dyspnea. What should the healthcare provider do first?
A
Ask a colleague to get a wheelchair for the patient.
B
Administer oxygen to the patient.
C
Quickly assist the patient back to their bed.
D
ANSWERS] WITH PRACTICE EXAM DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.
Which of these physical findings represents the effects of air trapping in this patient?
A
The sternum is prominently protruding from the chest.
B
There are indentations in the intercostal spaces during inspiration.
C
Asymmetrical expansion of the thorax is noted during inspiration.
D
The width of the chest is equal to the depth of the chest. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The width of the chest is equal to the depth of the chest.
A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is experiencing an acute
exacerbation and is progressing to respiratory failure. When assessing the patient,
which of these will be expected?
A
Bradycardia
B
Altered level of consciousness
C
Weak, thready pulse
D
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER B Altered level of consciousness
The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a 20 year history of smoking and a
chronic cough. Which description of the patient's cough best supports a diagnosis of
chronic bronchitis?
A
"Usually my cough occurs in the evening."
B
"My cough is brassy and hoarse."
,C
"I sound like a barking seal when I cough."
D
"I cough up a lot of thick mucus." - CORRECT ANSWER D "I cough up a lot of thick
mucus."
A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is receiving albuterol (Proventil) via
nebulizer to treat an acute exacerbation. Which assessment noted by the healthcare
provider is an indication the patient is experiencing an side effect of this medication?
A
Urinary incontinence
B
Sedation
C
Tachycardia
D
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER C Tachycardia
A patient who has a history of chronic bronchitis is admitted to the medical unit. The
healthcare provider notes the red blood cell count is elevated. Which of these is the
likely contributing factor to this lab result in this patient?
A
Hypercapnia
B
Chronic hypoxia
C
Insensible water loss
D
Decreased fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWER B Chronic hypoxia
A patient who has chronic bronchitis will be receiving oxygen therapy at home. The
teaching plan for this patient should include which of these instructions?
Select all that apply:
A
"Be careful around open flames because liquefied oxygen is highly flammable."
B
"Do not allow smoking in your home while you are receiving oxygen therapy."
C
"Your body may forget to breathe if you turn the oxygen up too high."
D
"Oxygen can be addictive so it should be used only when needed."
, E
"Be sure to wash the nasal cannula prongs twice each week to decrease infection risk."
- CORRECT ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is teaching a patient strategies to manage chronic bronchitis.
Which of these will be included in the teaching?
Select all that apply:
A
"You should decrease fluid intake to control the amount of edema."
B
"Here's the address of a nearby smoking cessation support group."
C
"It's important for you to avoid being around people who are sick."
D
"Limiting your physical activity is very important."
E
"I'll show you how to use a spacer when you take your medication." - CORRECT
ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of
chronic bronchitis. The patient is coughing uncontrollably and is using accessory
muscles to breathe. Which of these interventions will support the patient's respiratory
status?
Select all that apply:
A
Administer cough suppressant
B
Administer a corticosteroid
C
Provide humidified oxygen via face mask
D
Assist the patient to a side-lying position.
E
Administer a short acting beta-2 agonist - CORRECT ANSWER B,C,E
The healthcare provider is assisting a patient with severe anemia with ambulation. The
patient suddenly experiences dyspnea. What should the healthcare provider do first?
A
Ask a colleague to get a wheelchair for the patient.
B
Administer oxygen to the patient.
C
Quickly assist the patient back to their bed.
D
