Burns NCLEX TestBank and Burn Injury Nursing Management (Part 5: 20 Items)

Question 1 of 20 1. Question In assessing the client’s potential for an inhalation injury as a result of a flame burn, what is the most important question to ask the client on admission? •  A. “Are you a smoker?” •  B. “When was your last chest x-ray?” •  C. “Have you ever had asthma or any other lung problem?” •  D. “In what exact place or space were you when you were burned?” Correct Answer: D. “In what exact place or space were you when you were burned?” • Option D: The risk for inhalation injury is greatest when flame burns occur indoors in small, poorly ventilated rooms. • Option A: Although smoking increases the risk for some problems, it does not predispose the client for an inhalation injury. 1. Question 2 of 20 2. Question Which information obtained by assessment ensures that the client’s respiratory efforts are currently adequate? ◦  A. The client is able to talk. ◦  B. The client is alert and oriented. ◦  C. The client’s oxygen saturation is 97%. ◦  D. The client’s chest movements are uninhibited. Correct Answer: C. The client’s oxygen saturation is 97%. ◦ Option C: Clients may have ineffective respiratory efforts and gas exchange even though they are able to talk, have good respiratory movement, and are alert. The best indicator for resp..............................