EDAPT ALTERED GAS EXCHANGE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Looking for a cause of altered gas exchange, the healthcare provider orders a sputum collection for gram
stain, culture, and sensitivity. What action is appropriate when collecting this sputum? - (answer)Have
the client expectorate into a sterile container.
The client is transferred from an assisted living facility to the emergency department due to shortness of
breath. The client has had episodes of respiratory distress for the past 2 days. The healthcare provider
orders albuterol 2.5 mg via nebulization three times a day and prednisone 30 mg orally daily for 14 days.
What are the appropriate nursing actions when administering these medications? Select all that apply. -
(answer)Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
Administer albuterol first, then prednisone.
Assess lung sounds before and after medication administration.
The nurse is caring for a client 2 hours after a bronchoscopy. Which finding should be reported
immediately to the healthcare provider? Select that all apply. - (answer)Dyspnea
Absent gag reflex
Bronchospasm
Select all the assessment data that indicate the client is having altered gas exchange.
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath and inability to
walk due to edema in thelower extremities.
The client's spouse verbalizes that this has been happening for the past two weeks. Upon assessment,
the client is pale, diaphoretic , and confused. They have diabetes mellitus type I, emphysema, and were
admitted to the hospital last month due to pneumonia.
The vital signs are Temp 99 °F (37.2 °C), RR 27 breaths/minute, HR 105 beats per minute, BP 150/80
mmHg , and 88% oxygen saturation on room air. - (answer)Episodes of shortness of breath
,EDAPT ALTERED GAS EXCHANGE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Confused
Emphysema
RR 27 breaths/minute
88% oxygen saturation
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath. The client has
been coughing productively. The client described that whenever they cough, it feels as if it is coming
from the lower part of the lungs. The vital signs are T 102 °F (38.9 °C), RR 27 breaths/minute, HR 105
beats per minute, BP 150/80 mmHg, and 88% oxygen saturation on room air. Based on the assessment
data, which nursing actions could improve gas exchange? Select all that apply. - (answer)Educate the
client on pursed-lip breathing techniques.
Elevate the head of the bed from 45 degrees to 90 degrees.
Administer oxygen as prescribed.
A client with pleural effusion is admitted to the emergency department. The client underwent
thoracentesis. What are the expected outcomes?
The client will have __________ lung sounds bilaterally.
The client will have __________ pain in the site where the thoracentesis was done. - (answer)Improved
lung sounds
Decreased
After receiving a report from the morning shift, the nurse visits each of their clients in the rehabilitation
center. Which finding is the highest priority and needs to be addressed first? - (answer)Respiratory rate
increased to 30 in a client with a tracheostomy.
, EDAPT ALTERED GAS EXCHANGE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath and inability to
walk due to edema in the lower extremities. The client's spouse verbalizes that this has been happening
for the past 2 weeks. Upon assessment, the client is pale, diaphoretic, and confused. The client has
diabetes mellitus type I, emphysema, and was admitted to the hospital last month due to pneumonia.
What would give the nurse the most accurate information about an alteration in gas exchange? -
(answer)Arterial blood gas
Select the cues in this case study that require immediate follow-up by the nurse.
David Rose (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 36-year-old with a history of hypertension and asthma who has
been vaping for the last 7 years. He presents to the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath
and a persistent non-productive cough.
Vital signs are T 99.1 °F (37.3 °C), P 110, RR 24, BP 129/89, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
Assessment reveals coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, labored breathing, pulses 3+
throughout, and brisk cap refill. - (answer)Shortness of breath
Persistent non-productive cough
Oxygen saturation of 88%
Coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
Labored breathing
David Rose (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 36-year-old with a history of hypertension and asthma who has
been vaping for the last 7 years. He presents to the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath
and a persistent non-productive cough.
Vital signs are T 99.1 °F (37.3 °C), P 110, RR 24, BP 129/89, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
Assessment reveals coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, labored breathing, pulses 3+
throughout, and brisk cap refill.
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Looking for a cause of altered gas exchange, the healthcare provider orders a sputum collection for gram
stain, culture, and sensitivity. What action is appropriate when collecting this sputum? - (answer)Have
the client expectorate into a sterile container.
The client is transferred from an assisted living facility to the emergency department due to shortness of
breath. The client has had episodes of respiratory distress for the past 2 days. The healthcare provider
orders albuterol 2.5 mg via nebulization three times a day and prednisone 30 mg orally daily for 14 days.
What are the appropriate nursing actions when administering these medications? Select all that apply. -
(answer)Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
Administer albuterol first, then prednisone.
Assess lung sounds before and after medication administration.
The nurse is caring for a client 2 hours after a bronchoscopy. Which finding should be reported
immediately to the healthcare provider? Select that all apply. - (answer)Dyspnea
Absent gag reflex
Bronchospasm
Select all the assessment data that indicate the client is having altered gas exchange.
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath and inability to
walk due to edema in thelower extremities.
The client's spouse verbalizes that this has been happening for the past two weeks. Upon assessment,
the client is pale, diaphoretic , and confused. They have diabetes mellitus type I, emphysema, and were
admitted to the hospital last month due to pneumonia.
The vital signs are Temp 99 °F (37.2 °C), RR 27 breaths/minute, HR 105 beats per minute, BP 150/80
mmHg , and 88% oxygen saturation on room air. - (answer)Episodes of shortness of breath
,EDAPT ALTERED GAS EXCHANGE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Confused
Emphysema
RR 27 breaths/minute
88% oxygen saturation
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath. The client has
been coughing productively. The client described that whenever they cough, it feels as if it is coming
from the lower part of the lungs. The vital signs are T 102 °F (38.9 °C), RR 27 breaths/minute, HR 105
beats per minute, BP 150/80 mmHg, and 88% oxygen saturation on room air. Based on the assessment
data, which nursing actions could improve gas exchange? Select all that apply. - (answer)Educate the
client on pursed-lip breathing techniques.
Elevate the head of the bed from 45 degrees to 90 degrees.
Administer oxygen as prescribed.
A client with pleural effusion is admitted to the emergency department. The client underwent
thoracentesis. What are the expected outcomes?
The client will have __________ lung sounds bilaterally.
The client will have __________ pain in the site where the thoracentesis was done. - (answer)Improved
lung sounds
Decreased
After receiving a report from the morning shift, the nurse visits each of their clients in the rehabilitation
center. Which finding is the highest priority and needs to be addressed first? - (answer)Respiratory rate
increased to 30 in a client with a tracheostomy.
, EDAPT ALTERED GAS EXCHANGE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
A client is admitted to the emergency department due to episodes of shortness of breath and inability to
walk due to edema in the lower extremities. The client's spouse verbalizes that this has been happening
for the past 2 weeks. Upon assessment, the client is pale, diaphoretic, and confused. The client has
diabetes mellitus type I, emphysema, and was admitted to the hospital last month due to pneumonia.
What would give the nurse the most accurate information about an alteration in gas exchange? -
(answer)Arterial blood gas
Select the cues in this case study that require immediate follow-up by the nurse.
David Rose (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 36-year-old with a history of hypertension and asthma who has
been vaping for the last 7 years. He presents to the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath
and a persistent non-productive cough.
Vital signs are T 99.1 °F (37.3 °C), P 110, RR 24, BP 129/89, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
Assessment reveals coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, labored breathing, pulses 3+
throughout, and brisk cap refill. - (answer)Shortness of breath
Persistent non-productive cough
Oxygen saturation of 88%
Coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
Labored breathing
David Rose (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 36-year-old with a history of hypertension and asthma who has
been vaping for the last 7 years. He presents to the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath
and a persistent non-productive cough.
Vital signs are T 99.1 °F (37.3 °C), P 110, RR 24, BP 129/89, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
Assessment reveals coarse inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, labored breathing, pulses 3+
throughout, and brisk cap refill.
