NUR 209 Exam 3 QUESTIONS
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The nurse cares for an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which finding indicated that
the client is experiencing a complication resulting from ARDS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urine
output 20mL dark amber in the past 8 hours
which finding to the nurse that administered nifedipine (Procardia) who effective for a patient
who has idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients reports
decrease in exertion dyspnea
During change-of-shift report on a medical unit, the nurse learns that a patient with aspiration
pneumonia who was admitted with respiratory distress has become increasingly agitated.
Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Give the prescribed PRN sedative drug.
b. Offer reassurance and reorient the patient.
c. Use pulse oximetry to check the oxygen saturation.
d. Notify the health care provider about the patient's status. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Use pulse
oximetry to check the oxygen saturation.
, The nurse assesses vital signs on a patient admitted two days ago with ______ temperature of
101.2 BP of 90/56 mm hG pulse of 92 beats/min and respirations of 34. What action should the
nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry
A nurse cares for a patient who is orally intubated, to decrease the risk of ventilator associated
pneumonia. What action will the nurse provide for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevate the
head of the bed to 30-45 degrees
After receiving change of shift report on a medical unit, which patent should the nurse assess
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with septicemia who has intercostal and suprasternal
retractions.
When caring for a patient admitted with pulmonary embolism. The nurse notices a change in
the patients oxygen saturation (Sp02) from 94% to 88% which action should the nurses take
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase the prescribed 02 flow rate
A patient with respiratory failure has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min and an oxygen
saturation (Sp02) of 78%. The patient is becoming increasingly lethargic. Which action would
the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Endotracheal intubation and positive pressure
ventilation
A nurse cares for a patient with right lower lobe pneumonia who is obese. Which position
would the nurse place the client in? - CORRECT ANSWER--On the left side
A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with stage 1 non small cell lung cancer. The patient tells
the nurse. I would rather have chemotherapy than surgery. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell me what you know about the treatments available
After change of shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
64- year old with lung cancer and trachea deviation after subclavian catheter insertion
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 2026-2027 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
The nurse cares for an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which finding indicated that
the client is experiencing a complication resulting from ARDS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urine
output 20mL dark amber in the past 8 hours
which finding to the nurse that administered nifedipine (Procardia) who effective for a patient
who has idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients reports
decrease in exertion dyspnea
During change-of-shift report on a medical unit, the nurse learns that a patient with aspiration
pneumonia who was admitted with respiratory distress has become increasingly agitated.
Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Give the prescribed PRN sedative drug.
b. Offer reassurance and reorient the patient.
c. Use pulse oximetry to check the oxygen saturation.
d. Notify the health care provider about the patient's status. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Use pulse
oximetry to check the oxygen saturation.
, The nurse assesses vital signs on a patient admitted two days ago with ______ temperature of
101.2 BP of 90/56 mm hG pulse of 92 beats/min and respirations of 34. What action should the
nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry
A nurse cares for a patient who is orally intubated, to decrease the risk of ventilator associated
pneumonia. What action will the nurse provide for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevate the
head of the bed to 30-45 degrees
After receiving change of shift report on a medical unit, which patent should the nurse assess
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with septicemia who has intercostal and suprasternal
retractions.
When caring for a patient admitted with pulmonary embolism. The nurse notices a change in
the patients oxygen saturation (Sp02) from 94% to 88% which action should the nurses take
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase the prescribed 02 flow rate
A patient with respiratory failure has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min and an oxygen
saturation (Sp02) of 78%. The patient is becoming increasingly lethargic. Which action would
the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Endotracheal intubation and positive pressure
ventilation
A nurse cares for a patient with right lower lobe pneumonia who is obese. Which position
would the nurse place the client in? - CORRECT ANSWER--On the left side
A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with stage 1 non small cell lung cancer. The patient tells
the nurse. I would rather have chemotherapy than surgery. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell me what you know about the treatments available
After change of shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
64- year old with lung cancer and trachea deviation after subclavian catheter insertion
