Pharmacology NRSG 106-02N Exam 1 Test Questions and answers With Complete Solutions

A pulse oximetry monitor indicates that the patient has a drop in SPO2 from 95% to 85% over several hours. The first action the nurse should take is to correct answer: Check the position of the probe on the finger, toe, or earlobe What is the phrase that defines the volume of air inspired and expired with a normal breath? correct answer: Tidal volume You are caring for a patient who has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The patient is asking for something to drink. Which criterion will determine when you will allow the patient to drink fluids? correct answer: Presence of a gag reflex. You are the nurse working on the respiratory intensive care unit. You are aware that several respiratory conditions can affect the compliance of the lung tissue. Which conditions leads to an increase in lung compliance? correct answer: Emphysema You are the clinic nurse caring for a paitent who has just had a pulmonary function test ordered. The patient asks you what this test is for. What would be your best answer? correct answer: "A PFT measures lung volumes, ventilatory function, and the mechanics of breathing." The respiratory defense mechanism is most impaired by smoking is correct answer: mucociliary clearance You are caring for a patient who is going to have a bronchoscopy. How long do you withhold food and fluids from the patient prior to the procedure? correct answer: 6 hours You are caring for a patient who had a thoracoscopid procedure that morning. What would you know would be the most important to monitor the patient for? correct answer: Shortness of Breath A nurse in the ICU has orders to infuse a hypertonic solution into her patient with low blood pressure. This solution will increase the number of dissolved particles in the patient's blood, creating pressure for fluids in the tissues to shift into the capillaries and increase the blood volume. Which term or terms is/are associated with this process? correct answer: Osmosis and osomolality