Chapter 38: Circulation and Perfusion Practice Questions with answers 100% pass

A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who requires a low concentration of oxygen. Which delivery device should the nurse use in order to administer oxygen to the client? Nasal cannula The nurse is assessing a newborn in the nursery. The nurse notes the infant has episodes in which breathing ceased for 20 seconds on 2 occasions. The nurse correctly recognizes this condition as: apnea 00:03 01:36 Oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the alveoli and the blood by: diffusion The nurse is caring for a postoperative adult client who has developed pneumonia. The nurse should assess the client frequently for symptoms of: atelectasis A woman comes to the emergency room with her 2-year-old son. She states he woke up and had a loud barking cough. The child is suffering from: Croup A nurse is delivering 3 L/min oxygen to a client via nasal cannula. What percentage of delivered oxygen is the client receiving? 32% A nurse is admitting a 6-year-old child status post tonsillectomy to the surgical unit. The nurse obtains his weight and places EKG and a pulse oximeter on the client's left finger. His heart rate reads 100 bpm and the pulse oximeter reads 99%. These readings best indicate: adequate tissue perfusion The nurse is educating an adolescent with asthma on how to use a metered-dose inhaler. Which education point follows recommended guidelines? Be sure to shake the canister before using it. The newly hired nurse is caring for a client who had a tracheostomy four hours ago. Which action by the nurse would cause the charge nurse to intervene? The newly hired nurse delegates care of the tracheostomy to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). Which dietary guideline would be appropriate for the older adult homebound client with advanced respiratory disease who informs the nurse that she has no energy to eat? Eat smaller meals that are high in protein Which teaching about a flowmeter is important for the nurse to provide to a client using oxygen? It regulates the amount of oxygen received. The nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care to a client with hypoxia. Into what position will the nurse place the client? high fowlers A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires low-flow oxygen. How will the oxygen be administered? Select all that apply. b) Nasal cannula c) Simple oxygen mask e) Partial rebreather mask In which client would the nurse assess for a depressed respiratory system? a client taking opioids for cancer pain The nurse is conducting a respiratory assessment of a client age 71 years who has been recently admitted to the hospital unit. Which assessment finding should the nurse interpret as abnormal? fine crackles to the bases of the lungs bilaterally