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What anatomical structures does bronchitis affect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only the
airways, not the alveoli.
What is the GREATEST risk factor for COPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cigarette
smoking
What is a less common but important risk factor for COPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. A special enzyme, AAT, is normally present in the lungs.
What known mutations, some of which increase the risk for emphysema? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The gene for AAT.
What major problems occur in COPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoxemia, acidosis,
respiratory infection, cardiac failure, and dysrhythmias.
What is decreased blood oxygen levels? - CORRECT ANSWER-hypoxemia
What is decreased tissue oxygenation? - CORRECT ANSWER-hypoxia
A low arterial oxygen level is THIS patient's primary drive for breathing. - CORRECT
ANSWER-The patient who is hypoxemic and also has chronic hypercarbia.
The RN has received report about all of these clients. Which client needs the most
immediate assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Client with acute asthma who has an
oxygen saturation of 89% by pulse oximetry. An oxygen saturation level less than 91%
indicates hypoxemia and requires immediate assessment and intervention to improve
blood and tissue oxygenation.
A client comes to the emergency department with a productive cough. Which symptom
does the nurse look for that will require immediate attention? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pink frothy sputum. Pink frothy sputum is common with pulmonary edema and requires
immediate attention and intervention to prevent the client's condition from getting worse.
A client with asthma reports shortness of breath. What is the nurse assessing when
auscultating this client's chest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Adventitious breath sounds.
, Adventitious sounds are additional breath sounds superimposed on normal sounds.
They indicate pathologic changes in the lung.
What should be documented in a prominent place in the patient's medical record. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any known allergies and the specific type of allergic response.
Before a bronchoscopy, verify the patient's identity with... - CORRECT ANSWER-two
types of identifiers (name, birth date, medical record number, or social security number)
methemoglobinemia - CORRECT ANSWER-cyanosis unresponsive to oxygen therapy,
chocolate-brown-colored blood
Monitor the patient receiving high levels of oxygen closely for indications of what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-absorption atelectasis (new onset of crackles and decreased
breath sounds) every 1 to 2 hours when oxygen therapy is started and as often as
needed thereafter.
Why should you never drain the fluid from the water trap back into the humidifier or
nebulizer. - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent bacterial contamination of the oxygen
delivery system.
is often the organism involved.The humidifier or nebulizer especially if it is heated. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is one of the most common complications of COPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pneumonia
What is an excess of fluid in the lungs resulting from an inflammatory process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumonia pathophysiology
What is consolidation (solidification, lack of air spaces) in a segment or an entire lobe of
the lung? - CORRECT ANSWER-lobar pneumonia
What is diffusely scattered patches around the bronchi? - CORRECT ANSWER-
bronchopneumonia
Name the different Oxygen Delivery Systems. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nasal cannula
Simple mask
Venturi mask
Partial rebreather mask
Nonrebreather mask
Face Tent
Safety Priority: Document any known allergies and... - CORRECT ANSWER-the
specific type of allergic response in a prominent place in the patient's medical record.