Comprehensive Respiratory Nursing Assessment and Management Exam: Diagnostics, Procedures, Pathophysiology, Medications, Nursing Interventions, Client Education, and Critical Care Across Acute and Chronic Pulmonary Disorders Exam Questions with Verified A

Comprehensive Respiratory Nursing Assessment and Management Exam: Diagnostics, Procedures, Pathophysiology, Medications, Nursing Interventions, Client Education, and Critical Care Across Acute and Chronic Pulmonary Disorders Exam Questions with Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Noninvasive Procedures Chest X-ray Pulse oximetry Pulmonary function tests Sputum culture CT scan MRI Invasive Procedures for Respiratory ABGs Bronchoscopy Mantoux Test Quantiferon TB Gold Test ABGs Perform Allen test if no aterial line Sample is drawn into syringe Keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately Document amount and method of oxygen delivered Apply direct pressure to puncture site at least 5 min Monitor for hematoma Bronchoscopy Obtain informed consent Maintain NPO 8 to 12hr Provide Local anesthetic throat spray Position the client upright Administer medications as prescribed Label specimens Observe post-procedure(gag reflex, bleeding, respiratory status, vital signs, and level of consciousness) Mantoux Test Positive test indicates exposure to tuberculosis Administer 0.1 mL purified protein derivative intradermal to upper half inner surface of forearm. Monitor for reaction in 48 to 72 hr following injection QuantiFERON-TB Identify the presence of TB Thoracentesis Surgical puncture to obtain specimen, remove fluid or air, or to instill medication. Process of Thoracentesis Obtain informed consent Reinforce client education Position the client upright Monitor respiratory status and vital signs Label specimens Document client response Chest tube at beside Disorder of the respiratory system Asthma COPD Pneumonia Tuberculosis Lung Cancer Asthma contributing factors (3) 1. Extrinsic- antigen-antibody reaction triggered by food, medication, or inhaled substances 2. Intrinsic- pathophysiological abnormalities within the respiratory tract. 3. older clients- beta receptors are less responsive to agonist and trigger bronchospasm Asthma manifestation Severe dyspnea Sitting up/ leaning forward Diaphoresis/ anxiety Wheezing/ gasping Coughing Cynaosis (late sign) Asthma Diagnostic Tests ABGs Sputum cultures Pulmonary function tests Asthma nursing interventions Remain with the patient during the attack Position in high fowlers 90 Monitor lung sounds and pulse oximetry Administer oxygen therapy Maintain IV access Asthma Medications Broncodilators: short acting (albuterol), theophylline Anti-inflammatory: Corticosteroids (fluticasone, montelukast) Asthma therapeutic measures and client education/referral Respiratory treatments and oxygen administration Avoid allergens and triggers; Proper use of inhaler COPD Pulmonary emphyse