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Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review C
Question
You're providing care to a patient who is
being treated for aspiration pneumonia. The
patient is on a 100% non-rebreather mask.
Which finding below is a HALLMARK sign
and symptom that the patient is developing
acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS)?
A. The patient is experiencing bradypnea.
B. The patient is tired and confused.
C. The patient's PaO2 remains at 45 mmHg.
D.The patient's blood pressure is 180/96.
,Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review
D Question
You're teaching a class on critical care
concepts to a group of new nurses.
You're discussing the topic of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). At
the beginning of the lecture, you assess
the new nurses understanding about this
condition. Which statement by a new nurse
demonstrates he understands the
condition?
A. "This condition develops because
the exocrine glands start to work
incorrectly leading to thick, copious
mucous to collect in the alveoli sacs."
B."ARDS is a pulmonary disease
that gradually causes chronic
obstruction of airflow from the
lungs."
C. "Acute respiratory distress syndrome
occurs due to the collapsing of a lung
because air has accumulated in the
pleural space."
D."This condition develops because
alveolar capillary membrane
permeability has changed leading to fluid
collecting in the alveoli sacs."
Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review
B Question
During the exudative phase of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the
patient's lung cells that produce
surfactant have become damaged. As
the nurse you know this will lead to?
A. bronchoconstriction
B.atelectasis
C. upper airway blockage
D.pulmonary edema
, Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review C
Question
A patient has been hospitalized in the ICU
for a near drowning event. The patient's
respiratory function has been deteriorating
over the last 24 hours. The physician
suspects acute respiratory distress
syndrome. A STAT chest x-ray is ordered.
What finding on the chest x-ray is indicative
of ARDS?
A. infiltrates only on the upper lobes
B.enlargement of the heart with
bilateral lower lobe infiltrates
C. white-out infiltrates bilaterally
D.normal chest x-ray
Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review A
Question
You're providing care to a patient who
was just transferred to your unit for the
treatment of ARDS. The patient is in the
exudative phase. The patient is ordered
arterial blood gases. The results are back.
Which results are expected during this
early phase of acute respiratory distress
syndrome that correlates with this
diagnosis?
A. PaO2 40, pH 7.59, PaCO2 30, HCO3 23
B.PaO2 85, pH 7.42, PaCO2 37, HCO3 26
C. PaO2 50, pH 7.20, PaCO2 48, HCO3 29
D.PaO2 55, pH 7.26, PaCO2 58, HCO3 19
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Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review C
Question
You're providing care to a patient who is
being treated for aspiration pneumonia. The
patient is on a 100% non-rebreather mask.
Which finding below is a HALLMARK sign
and symptom that the patient is developing
acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS)?
A. The patient is experiencing bradypnea.
B. The patient is tired and confused.
C. The patient's PaO2 remains at 45 mmHg.
D.The patient's blood pressure is 180/96.
,Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review
D Question
You're teaching a class on critical care
concepts to a group of new nurses.
You're discussing the topic of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). At
the beginning of the lecture, you assess
the new nurses understanding about this
condition. Which statement by a new nurse
demonstrates he understands the
condition?
A. "This condition develops because
the exocrine glands start to work
incorrectly leading to thick, copious
mucous to collect in the alveoli sacs."
B."ARDS is a pulmonary disease
that gradually causes chronic
obstruction of airflow from the
lungs."
C. "Acute respiratory distress syndrome
occurs due to the collapsing of a lung
because air has accumulated in the
pleural space."
D."This condition develops because
alveolar capillary membrane
permeability has changed leading to fluid
collecting in the alveoli sacs."
Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review
B Question
During the exudative phase of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the
patient's lung cells that produce
surfactant have become damaged. As
the nurse you know this will lead to?
A. bronchoconstriction
B.atelectasis
C. upper airway blockage
D.pulmonary edema
, Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review C
Question
A patient has been hospitalized in the ICU
for a near drowning event. The patient's
respiratory function has been deteriorating
over the last 24 hours. The physician
suspects acute respiratory distress
syndrome. A STAT chest x-ray is ordered.
What finding on the chest x-ray is indicative
of ARDS?
A. infiltrates only on the upper lobes
B.enlargement of the heart with
bilateral lower lobe infiltrates
C. white-out infiltrates bilaterally
D.normal chest x-ray
Registered Nurse RN: ARDS NCLEX Review A
Question
You're providing care to a patient who
was just transferred to your unit for the
treatment of ARDS. The patient is in the
exudative phase. The patient is ordered
arterial blood gases. The results are back.
Which results are expected during this
early phase of acute respiratory distress
syndrome that correlates with this
diagnosis?
A. PaO2 40, pH 7.59, PaCO2 30, HCO3 23
B.PaO2 85, pH 7.42, PaCO2 37, HCO3 26
C. PaO2 50, pH 7.20, PaCO2 48, HCO3 29
D.PaO2 55, pH 7.26, PaCO2 58, HCO3 19
