NUR 223 Final Exam ATI Study Guide Exam
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What is acute pulmonary edema? A severe life-threatening accumulation of
fluid in
the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the
lung that
can result from severe heart failure.
What are effective interventions for Diuresis, reduction in respiratory distress,
acute pulmonary edema? improved
lung sounds, and adequate oxygenation.
What position should a client be High Fowler's position.
placed in during acute pulmonary
edema?
What medication is commonly IV morphine, which decreases anxiety,
administered for acute pulmonary respiratory
edema? distress, and venous return.
What is the most common cause Cardiogenic factors.
of
pulmonary edema?
, What are noncardiac causes of Barbiturate or opiate toxicity, inhalation of
pulmonary edema? irritating
gases, rapid IV fluid administration, and
post-
pneumonectomy evacuation of pleural
effusion.
What is neurogenic pulmonary Pulmonary edema that develops following
edema? a head
injury.
What are some risk factors for Decreased cardiac output, heart failure,
pulmonary edema in older adults? and fluid
and electrolyte imbalances.
What are expected findings in a Anxiety, persistent cough with pink frothy
patient with pulmonary edema? sputum,
tachypnea, dyspnea, orthopnea,
hypoxemia,
cyanosis, crackles, tachycardia, and
reduced urine
output.
What dietary recommendations Consume a low sodium diet and possibly
are fluid
given to prevent pulmonary restrictions.
edema?
What is the first line of defense Chemical buffers, including bicarbonate,
against acid-base imbalances? intracellular fluid, and protein buffers.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is acute pulmonary edema? A severe life-threatening accumulation of
fluid in
the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the
lung that
can result from severe heart failure.
What are effective interventions for Diuresis, reduction in respiratory distress,
acute pulmonary edema? improved
lung sounds, and adequate oxygenation.
What position should a client be High Fowler's position.
placed in during acute pulmonary
edema?
What medication is commonly IV morphine, which decreases anxiety,
administered for acute pulmonary respiratory
edema? distress, and venous return.
What is the most common cause Cardiogenic factors.
of
pulmonary edema?
, What are noncardiac causes of Barbiturate or opiate toxicity, inhalation of
pulmonary edema? irritating
gases, rapid IV fluid administration, and
post-
pneumonectomy evacuation of pleural
effusion.
What is neurogenic pulmonary Pulmonary edema that develops following
edema? a head
injury.
What are some risk factors for Decreased cardiac output, heart failure,
pulmonary edema in older adults? and fluid
and electrolyte imbalances.
What are expected findings in a Anxiety, persistent cough with pink frothy
patient with pulmonary edema? sputum,
tachypnea, dyspnea, orthopnea,
hypoxemia,
cyanosis, crackles, tachycardia, and
reduced urine
output.
What dietary recommendations Consume a low sodium diet and possibly
are fluid
given to prevent pulmonary restrictions.
edema?
What is the first line of defense Chemical buffers, including bicarbonate,
against acid-base imbalances? intracellular fluid, and protein buffers.
