NUR 325 Exam 3 Practice Questions and
answers rated A+ 2026/2027
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What lifestyle factors from the client's history put him at risk for problems with oxygenation?
A. Smokes 1 PPD cigarettes
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. COPD
D. Hypertension - correct answer ✔A. Smokes 1 PPD cigarettes
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What PaO2 finding would you expect to find on the client's ABGs due to their COPD?
A. 30-40 mmHg
B. > 80 mmHg
C. 12-20 mmHg
D. < 80 mmHg - correct answer ✔D. < 80 mmHg
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
The client is on a nonrebreather when they arrive via ems. How much Fio2 is delivered via this mask?
A. 24-44% o2
, B. 60-90% o2
C. 100% o2 - correct answer ✔B. 60-90% o2
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
Which labs would be included in a cardiopulmonary & ventilation/oxygenation diagnostic work up?
A. Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
B. CK MB
C. Troponin
D. Arterial Blood Gases
E. All of Above - correct answer ✔E. all of the above
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What CO2 finding would you expect to find on the client's ABGs due to their COPD?
A. 35 mmHg
B. 27 mmHg
C. 45 mmHg
D. >45 mmHg - correct answer ✔D. <45 mmHg
When inspecting a client's chest you notice they have a barrel chest. How would you describe this
finding?
A. 1:1 anterior posterior ratio
B. asymmetrical
C. diminished lung sounds
answers rated A+ 2026/2027
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What lifestyle factors from the client's history put him at risk for problems with oxygenation?
A. Smokes 1 PPD cigarettes
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. COPD
D. Hypertension - correct answer ✔A. Smokes 1 PPD cigarettes
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What PaO2 finding would you expect to find on the client's ABGs due to their COPD?
A. 30-40 mmHg
B. > 80 mmHg
C. 12-20 mmHg
D. < 80 mmHg - correct answer ✔D. < 80 mmHg
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
The client is on a nonrebreather when they arrive via ems. How much Fio2 is delivered via this mask?
A. 24-44% o2
, B. 60-90% o2
C. 100% o2 - correct answer ✔B. 60-90% o2
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
Which labs would be included in a cardiopulmonary & ventilation/oxygenation diagnostic work up?
A. Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
B. CK MB
C. Troponin
D. Arterial Blood Gases
E. All of Above - correct answer ✔E. all of the above
A client has a history of COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The client smokes one pack per day
of cigarettes for 30 years.
What CO2 finding would you expect to find on the client's ABGs due to their COPD?
A. 35 mmHg
B. 27 mmHg
C. 45 mmHg
D. >45 mmHg - correct answer ✔D. <45 mmHg
When inspecting a client's chest you notice they have a barrel chest. How would you describe this
finding?
A. 1:1 anterior posterior ratio
B. asymmetrical
C. diminished lung sounds
