Chapter 24- Respiratory System Exam
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Which possible complication of a thoracentesis will the nurse be most concerned about when
the patient calls the home health agency the day after the procedure complaining of extreme
shortness of breath and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pneumothorax
The nurse will obtain which information during a focused assessment of particulate matter
exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Hobbies
Which medication will the nurse suspect was administered when, after a laryngoscopy, the
patient becomes cyanotic and unresponsive to supplemental oxygen, with chocolate-brown
colored blood noted when assessing for blood return? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Benzocaine spray
Which change occurs in the respiratory system as age progresses? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Vocal
cords get slack
A patient has a fever of 104°F (40°C). In which direction, if any, does this shift the oxygen-
hemoglobin dissociation curve? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To the right
Which action will the nurse take to address an oxygen saturation level of 90% for an African-
American patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Perform a thorough respiratory system assessment
Which drug helps reduce the craving to smoke? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bupropion
How will the nurse initially assist a patient newly diagnosed with lung cancer to deal with
anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Encourage the patient to ask questions and verbalize concerns
, Which statement would lead to the nurse documenting a young patient as a smoker even after
the patient initially denies smoking? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"I smoke only when I am at big
parties.
Which therapy will the nurse recognize as being beneficial for a patient who desires to quit
smoking but is reluctant because of depression and irritation experienced with withdrawal
during previous attempts? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bupropion
Which clinical findings will prompt the nurse to evaluate the patient as a priority? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Speaking in three-word sentences with a saturated peripheral O2 (Spo2) of 90% by
pulse oximetry
Which documented condition is supported by bronchial sounds auscultated at the lung edges of
an older patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pneumonia
Which question will the nurse ask a patient to establish his or her status as a social smoker? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"Do you ever smoke in social situations?
Which sputum characteristic in a patient with a productive cough will require immediate
attention? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pink and frothy sputum
Which component of a patient's family history is of particular importance to the home health
nurse who is assessing a new patient with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Brother is allergic to
peanuts.
The nurse will obtain which information when assessing the smoking habits of a patient being
treated for a respiratory disorder caused by tobacco smoke? Select all that apply. One, some, or
all responses may be correct. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Get the smoking history of the patient.
-Check about direct exposure to secondhand smoke.
2025 With 100% Correct
Which possible complication of a thoracentesis will the nurse be most concerned about when
the patient calls the home health agency the day after the procedure complaining of extreme
shortness of breath and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pneumothorax
The nurse will obtain which information during a focused assessment of particulate matter
exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Hobbies
Which medication will the nurse suspect was administered when, after a laryngoscopy, the
patient becomes cyanotic and unresponsive to supplemental oxygen, with chocolate-brown
colored blood noted when assessing for blood return? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Benzocaine spray
Which change occurs in the respiratory system as age progresses? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Vocal
cords get slack
A patient has a fever of 104°F (40°C). In which direction, if any, does this shift the oxygen-
hemoglobin dissociation curve? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To the right
Which action will the nurse take to address an oxygen saturation level of 90% for an African-
American patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Perform a thorough respiratory system assessment
Which drug helps reduce the craving to smoke? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bupropion
How will the nurse initially assist a patient newly diagnosed with lung cancer to deal with
anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Encourage the patient to ask questions and verbalize concerns
, Which statement would lead to the nurse documenting a young patient as a smoker even after
the patient initially denies smoking? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"I smoke only when I am at big
parties.
Which therapy will the nurse recognize as being beneficial for a patient who desires to quit
smoking but is reluctant because of depression and irritation experienced with withdrawal
during previous attempts? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bupropion
Which clinical findings will prompt the nurse to evaluate the patient as a priority? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Speaking in three-word sentences with a saturated peripheral O2 (Spo2) of 90% by
pulse oximetry
Which documented condition is supported by bronchial sounds auscultated at the lung edges of
an older patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pneumonia
Which question will the nurse ask a patient to establish his or her status as a social smoker? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"Do you ever smoke in social situations?
Which sputum characteristic in a patient with a productive cough will require immediate
attention? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pink and frothy sputum
Which component of a patient's family history is of particular importance to the home health
nurse who is assessing a new patient with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Brother is allergic to
peanuts.
The nurse will obtain which information when assessing the smoking habits of a patient being
treated for a respiratory disorder caused by tobacco smoke? Select all that apply. One, some, or
all responses may be correct. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Get the smoking history of the patient.
-Check about direct exposure to secondhand smoke.
