Week 11 Sherpath - Respiratory -
PNH301 Exam Latest Update
Which statement by the client indicates that discharge teaching for a client hospitalized
with pneumonia has been effective?
a. "I will seek immediate medical treatment for any upper respiratory infections."
b. "I should continue to do deep-breathing and coughing exercises for at least 6 weeks."
c. "I will increase my food intake to 2 400 calories a day to keep my immune system
well."
d. "I must have a follow-up chest x-ray in 6 months to evaluate the pneumonia's
resolution." - ANSWER b. "I should continue to do deep-breathing and coughing
exercises for at least 6 weeks."
What is a potential complication of pneumonia in older adult clients? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a. Bacteremia
b.Pleurisy
c. Bronchitis
d. Encephalitis
e. Pleural effusion
f. Congestive heart disease - ANSWER a. Bacteremia
b. Pleurisy
e. Pleural effusion
Which information is true about community-aquired pneumonia (CAP)?
a. It is a chronic infection with mild to moderate symptoms.
b. Antibiotics are not started until a definite diagnosis and causative organisms are
known.
c. It can occur in clients during the first day or two of hospitalization.
d. The decision to hospitalize or treat at home is based upon the client's support
system. - ANSWER c. It can occur in clients during the first day or two of hospitalization.
To ease pleuritic pain caused by pneumonia, which nursing intervention would be
performed?
a. Instructing the client to splint the chest when coughing
PNH301 Exam Latest Update
Which statement by the client indicates that discharge teaching for a client hospitalized
with pneumonia has been effective?
a. "I will seek immediate medical treatment for any upper respiratory infections."
b. "I should continue to do deep-breathing and coughing exercises for at least 6 weeks."
c. "I will increase my food intake to 2 400 calories a day to keep my immune system
well."
d. "I must have a follow-up chest x-ray in 6 months to evaluate the pneumonia's
resolution." - ANSWER b. "I should continue to do deep-breathing and coughing
exercises for at least 6 weeks."
What is a potential complication of pneumonia in older adult clients? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a. Bacteremia
b.Pleurisy
c. Bronchitis
d. Encephalitis
e. Pleural effusion
f. Congestive heart disease - ANSWER a. Bacteremia
b. Pleurisy
e. Pleural effusion
Which information is true about community-aquired pneumonia (CAP)?
a. It is a chronic infection with mild to moderate symptoms.
b. Antibiotics are not started until a definite diagnosis and causative organisms are
known.
c. It can occur in clients during the first day or two of hospitalization.
d. The decision to hospitalize or treat at home is based upon the client's support
system. - ANSWER c. It can occur in clients during the first day or two of hospitalization.
To ease pleuritic pain caused by pneumonia, which nursing intervention would be
performed?
a. Instructing the client to splint the chest when coughing
