Nur265Exam2 practice questions
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AdvancedConceptsOfMedical-SurgicalNursing(GalenCollegeofNursing)
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, 1. A client with apulmonary embolism maydisplay which of the following classic
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signs?
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● A. Bradycardia
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● B. Hemoptysis
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● C. Cyanosis
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● D. Frothysputum
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Answer: B. Hemoptysis rr rr
2. Whichofthefollowinglab valuesismostindicative ofacuterespiratory failure?
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● A. PaO₂of 85 mmHg
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● B. PaCO₂of 50 mmHg
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● C. pH of 7.25
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● D. HCO₃of 22 mEq/L
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Answer: C. pH of 7.25 rr rr rr rr
3. AclientwithARDSisplacedon aventilator.Which interventionismost appropriate?
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● A. Prone positioning
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● B. Hightidal volumeventilation
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● C. Rapid weaning
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● D. Suctioningevery30 minutes
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Answer: A.Prone positioning rr r rr
4. WhenassessingaclientforVentilator-AssociatedEvent(VAE),thenurseshould
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● A.Decreased tidalvolume
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● B.Increasedoxygenrequirement
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● C.ConsistentPaCO₂
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● D. Decreased PEEPrequirement
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Answer:B.Increasedoxygenrequirement r r r r
5. Which ofthefollowingisa potentialcauseofVentilator-AssociatedLung Injury
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● A. HighPEEP levels
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● B. Lowtidal volume
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● C. Fluid restriction
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● D.Prolonged sedation
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Answer: A. High PEEPlevels rr rr rr rr
6. Thenurseknowsthatflailchest ischaracterized by:
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● A. Chest pain on inspiration
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● B.Paradoxicalchestwall movement
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● C. Decreasedchestwallmovement
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● D. Hemoptysis
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Answer:B.Paradoxicalchestwall movement r r r r rr
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AdvancedConceptsOfMedical-SurgicalNursing(GalenCollegeofNursing)
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, 1. A client with apulmonary embolism maydisplay which of the following classic
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signs?
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● A. Bradycardia
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● B. Hemoptysis
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● C. Cyanosis
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● D. Frothysputum
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Answer: B. Hemoptysis rr rr
2. Whichofthefollowinglab valuesismostindicative ofacuterespiratory failure?
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● A. PaO₂of 85 mmHg
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● B. PaCO₂of 50 mmHg
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● C. pH of 7.25
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● D. HCO₃of 22 mEq/L
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Answer: C. pH of 7.25 rr rr rr rr
3. AclientwithARDSisplacedon aventilator.Which interventionismost appropriate?
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● A. Prone positioning
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● B. Hightidal volumeventilation
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● C. Rapid weaning
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● D. Suctioningevery30 minutes
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Answer: A.Prone positioning rr r rr
4. WhenassessingaclientforVentilator-AssociatedEvent(VAE),thenurseshould
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monitor for:
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● A.Decreased tidalvolume
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● B.Increasedoxygenrequirement
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● C.ConsistentPaCO₂
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● D. Decreased PEEPrequirement
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Answer:B.Increasedoxygenrequirement r r r r
5. Which ofthefollowingisa potentialcauseofVentilator-AssociatedLung Injury
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(VALI)?
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● A. HighPEEP levels
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● B. Lowtidal volume
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● C. Fluid restriction
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● D.Prolonged sedation
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Answer: A. High PEEPlevels rr rr rr rr
6. Thenurseknowsthatflailchest ischaracterized by:
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● A. Chest pain on inspiration
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● B.Paradoxicalchestwall movement
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● C. Decreasedchestwallmovement
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● D. Hemoptysis
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Answer:B.Paradoxicalchestwall movement r r r r rr
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