NGN: RESPIRATORY EAQ CASE STUDY
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Respiratory - Patient 1
H&P
0630 (admission): 52-year-old client presents to ED after an acute onset of sharp chest pain and
SOB occurring shortly after awakening this morning. Reports feeling well until this morning.
Experienced dizziness and "feeling terrible" shortly after getting out of bed. Spouse transported
client to the ED. Upon arrival, blood pressure (BP) was 90/58 mmHg, and oxygen (O2)
saturation was 82% on room air.
History: Lifetime resident of Ohio. Works as an accountant. COVID-19 (coronavirus) 6 months
ago with no evidence of long-term deficits. Social drinker. Smokes two to three cigarettes a
week.
Nurse's Notes
0630 (admission): Client admitted to the emergency department (ED). Spouse reports client
looked pale and felt dizzy this morning. Client attributed symptoms to jet lag following a recent
(returned 2 days ago) business trip to Japan. Shortness of breath (SOB). 6 liters O2/nasal
cannula app - ANS
The nurse reviews the assessment and clinical data in electronic health record.
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, Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is
most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two
parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Actions to Take
Parameters to Monitor
Potential Conditions
Actions to Take
Parameters to Monitor
Actions to Take
antibiotics
chest tube
low-molecular-weight heparin
needle decompression
thrombolytic therapy
Potential Conditions
pleural effusion
pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
tension pneumothorax
Parameters to Monitor
arterial blood gas
blood culture
chest tube drainage
D-dimer
electrolytes - ANS Potential Condition:
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Respiratory - Patient 1
H&P
0630 (admission): 52-year-old client presents to ED after an acute onset of sharp chest pain and
SOB occurring shortly after awakening this morning. Reports feeling well until this morning.
Experienced dizziness and "feeling terrible" shortly after getting out of bed. Spouse transported
client to the ED. Upon arrival, blood pressure (BP) was 90/58 mmHg, and oxygen (O2)
saturation was 82% on room air.
History: Lifetime resident of Ohio. Works as an accountant. COVID-19 (coronavirus) 6 months
ago with no evidence of long-term deficits. Social drinker. Smokes two to three cigarettes a
week.
Nurse's Notes
0630 (admission): Client admitted to the emergency department (ED). Spouse reports client
looked pale and felt dizzy this morning. Client attributed symptoms to jet lag following a recent
(returned 2 days ago) business trip to Japan. Shortness of breath (SOB). 6 liters O2/nasal
cannula app - ANS
The nurse reviews the assessment and clinical data in electronic health record.
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, Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is
most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two
parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Actions to Take
Parameters to Monitor
Potential Conditions
Actions to Take
Parameters to Monitor
Actions to Take
antibiotics
chest tube
low-molecular-weight heparin
needle decompression
thrombolytic therapy
Potential Conditions
pleural effusion
pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
tension pneumothorax
Parameters to Monitor
arterial blood gas
blood culture
chest tube drainage
D-dimer
electrolytes - ANS Potential Condition:
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