fa Davis acute respiratory distress
syndrome exam questions and
answers
The nurse anticipates which signs during the exudative phase of
acute respiratory distress syndrome? Select all that apply.
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Decreased cardiac output
Bradycardia
Rales on auscultation -
correct answer ✅Respiratory alkalosis
Rales on auscultation
Which vital sign change should the nurse anticipate while caring for
a client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome on
mechanical ventilation?
Decreased respiratory rate
Decreased temperature
Decreased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure -
correct answer ✅Decreased blood pressure
, fa Davis acute respiratory distress
syndrome exam questions and
answers
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory
distress syndrome on mechanical ventilation. As the nurse enters
the client's room, the low-pressure alarm is heard. What is the
nurse's best action?
Assess for condensation in the ventilator tubing.
Suction any secretions using closed technique.
Check ventilator tubing for a leak in the system.
Observe for any kinks in the ventilator tubing. -
correct answer ✅Check ventilator tubing for a leak in the system.
The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with acute
respiratory distress syndrome might develop multi-organ
dysfunction. Which lab results should the nurse assess? Select all
that apply.
Liver function tests
White blood cell count
Complete blood cell count
Potassium level
syndrome exam questions and
answers
The nurse anticipates which signs during the exudative phase of
acute respiratory distress syndrome? Select all that apply.
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Decreased cardiac output
Bradycardia
Rales on auscultation -
correct answer ✅Respiratory alkalosis
Rales on auscultation
Which vital sign change should the nurse anticipate while caring for
a client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome on
mechanical ventilation?
Decreased respiratory rate
Decreased temperature
Decreased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure -
correct answer ✅Decreased blood pressure
, fa Davis acute respiratory distress
syndrome exam questions and
answers
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory
distress syndrome on mechanical ventilation. As the nurse enters
the client's room, the low-pressure alarm is heard. What is the
nurse's best action?
Assess for condensation in the ventilator tubing.
Suction any secretions using closed technique.
Check ventilator tubing for a leak in the system.
Observe for any kinks in the ventilator tubing. -
correct answer ✅Check ventilator tubing for a leak in the system.
The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with acute
respiratory distress syndrome might develop multi-organ
dysfunction. Which lab results should the nurse assess? Select all
that apply.
Liver function tests
White blood cell count
Complete blood cell count
Potassium level
