NURS 1057 CPNRE EXAM Questions and Answers

Question 1 of 100 Case Information CASE 1 Mr. Lamy, 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. QUESTIONS 1 to 5 refer to this case. Mr. Lamy has just finished his bath when he presents with dyspnea. He sits down, leaning forward slightly. What should the practical nurse do? 1. Increase Mr. Lamy's oxygen flow. 2. Check the oxygen saturation level. 3. Ask Mr. Lamy to take deep breaths. 4. Encourage diaphragmatic breathing. You answered this question correctly. Case Information CASE 1 Mr. Lamy, 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. QUESTIONS 1 to 5 refer to this case. The next day, the practical nurse teaches Mr. Lamy how to perform breathing exercises for his emphysema. Which one of the following shows that Mr. Lamy has understood the teaching? 1. Mr. Lamy observes his abdominal muscles when inhaling and exhaling. 2. Mr. Lamy counts his respirations while inhaling and exhaling silently. 3. While supine, Mr. Lamy inhales deeply and says the letter "O" on exhalation. 4. While sitting, Mr. Lamy inhales deeply and exhales slowly with pursed lips. You answered this question correctly. Question 3 of 100 Case Information CASE 1 Mr. Lamy, 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. QUESTIONS 1 to 5 refer to this case. Which one of the following observations would indicate to the practical nurse the possibility of a respiratory tract infection? 1. Dyspnea and more frequent use of bronchodilators 2. Increasingly laboured respirations with whistling on exhalation 3. Reduced breath sounds and presence of tachypnea 4. A productive cough with purulent secretions Question 4 of 100 Case Information CASE 1 Mr. Lamy, 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. QUESTIONS 1 to 5 refer to this case. Mrs. Lamy asks for information on emphysema. Which one of the following pieces of information about emphysema is the most important to give Mrs. Lamy? 1. Inform her that Mr. Lamy will have to limit his physical exertion. 2. Encourage her to consult their physician for emphysema screening tests. 3. Explain to her that Mr. Lamy will recover once the drug therapy begins. 4. Let her know that his lung tissue might regenerate if he were to stop