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nclex respiratory
respiratory disoreders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Clients with chronic illnesses are more likely to get pneumonia when which situation is present? | Group living |
| Which pathophysiolofical mechanism that occurs in th elung parenchyma allows pneumonia to develop? | Inflammation |
| Which organism most commonly causes community acquired pneumonia in adults? | Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| An elderly client with pneumonia commonly exhibits which symtpom first? | Altered mental status and dehydration |
| On entering the room of a client with cop the nurse notices that the client is receiving o2 at 4l/minute by way of nasal canula. The nurse action should be based on which statement. | The flow rate is too high |
| A 20 yr old client is being treated for pneumoniz. he has a persisten cough and complains of severe pain on coughing. What type of instructions could be given to help the client reduce the discomfort he is having? | "Splint your chest wall with a pillow when you cough |
| An elderly client with pneumonia has a nursing diag of ineffective airway clearance. Which intervention would be most appropriate? | Monitoring the need for suctining every hour |
| Tb is a communicable disease transmitted by which method | Inhaling droplets exhaled from an infected person |
| A client has active tb which symptoms will he exhibit? | Chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis |
| A client is admitted with copd which s/s are characteristics of copd? | Dyspnea on exertion,barrel chest, clubbed fingers and toes |
| Which assessment finding would help confirm a diag. of asthma in a child suspected of having the disorder? | Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing |
| A 22 yr old female client is experiencing a new onset asthmatic attack. Which position is best for this client? | High Fowlers, help lower the diaphragm and facilitates passive breathing |
| A client with acute asthma showing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes should be treated immediately with which class of medication | Bronchiodialators |
| Which best describes pleural effusion? | The accumulation of fluid between the linings of the pleural space |
| The nurse is providing postop care for a client who has undergone tonsillectomy. In whcih position will the nurse place the hob when the client is fully awake | Raised at a 45 angle |
| Which is the most important for the nurse to teach the client to help loosen secretions and increase comfort during medical treatment for sinusitis? | Increase fluid intake |
| A client is seen in a clinic for possible laryngeal cancer. In reviewing the cliesnt record, the nurse will most likely see which of the follwing early complaints expressed by the client? | Persisten hoarseness for the last month |
| An elderly client is brought to the er VS 102, 88, 32, 160/86. Upon physical exam. the client is having difficulty breathing. Which would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next? | Apply pulse ox to the finger |
| A client come to an urgent care clinic with pleurisy. The nurse is most correct in anticipationg that which of the following will be the most common complaint? | Pain with each breath |
| The nurse is caring for a client with tb. A sputum sample is ordered. The nuse is correct to schedule the sputum sample to be obtained at which time? | Upon arising in the morning |
| A client with moderately controlled asthma needs to use a peak flow meter. The nurse instructs the client that the peak flow meter is used to measure the: | Highest flow with forced expiration |
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jlsmith
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