RNSG 1341 - Exam 1 - NCLEX Questions with Correct Answers.

To promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to take deep breaths. Correct Answer . A patient with a respiratory condition asks, "How does air get into my lungs?" Correct Answer The nurse bases her answer on knowledge that air moves into the lungs because of decrease in intrathoracic pressure relative to pressure at the airway. The nurse can best determine adequate arterial oxygenation of the blood by assessing arterial oxygen partial pressure. Correct Answer . When teaching a patient about the most important respiratory defense mechanism distal to the respiratory bronchioles, which topic would the nurse discuss? Correct Answer Alveolar macrophages A student nurse asks the R.N. what can be measured by arterial blood gas (ABG). Correct Answer The R.N. tells the student that the arterial blood gas (ABG) can measure (select all that apply): acid-base balance.. oxygenation status., acidity of the blood., & bicarbonate (HCO3−) in arterial blood. To detect early signs or symptoms of inadequate oxygenation, the nurse would examine the patient for apprehension and restlessness. Correct Answer . During the respiratory assessment of an older adult, the nurse would expect to find (select all that apply): increased residual volume., diminished lung sounds at base of lungs., & increased anteroposterior (AP) chest diameter. Correct Answer . When assessing activity-exercise patterns related to respiratory health, the nurse inquires about dyspnea during rest or exercise. Correct Answer . When auscultating the chest of an older patient in respiratory distress, it is best to begin listening at the lung bases. Correct Answer . Which assessment finding of the respiratory system does the nurse interpret as abnormal? Correct Answer Bronchial breath sounds in the lower lung fields The nurse is preparing the patient for a diagnostic procedure to remove pleural fluid for analysis. The nurse would prepare the patient for which test? Correct Answer Thoracentesis