ECCO Caring for Patients with
Pulmonary Disorders: Part 1 POST
TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
Which may affect pulse oximetry accuracy? - CORRECT ANSWER The absence of
peripheral circulation in cardiac arrest prevents accurate monitoring with pulse oximetry.
A nurse checks that a patient can remove the NIPPV mask in the event of emesis. What
are other nursing care priorities for patients using NIPPV? - CORRECT ANSWER
Check for dryness or irritation of eyes, nasal passages, and upper airway; Assess
respiratory rate and depth, and changes in LOC; Examine skin for breakdown across
nasal bridge or any pressure points.
A patient with a hemothorax is admitted. Which intervention should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER Attach chest tube drain to wall suction.
Prepare for chest tube insertion.
A patient with COPD on PEEP reports sudden chest pain. The nurse observes tracheal
deviation, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What other conditions should the nurse
expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased chest excursion on one side; decreased
partial pressure of O2 (PaO2) levels and increased partial pressure of CO2; and
decreased oxygen saturation (SaO2) level are three other signs that indicate
pneumothorax
For which of these patients requiring oxygen therapy is an air entrainment system
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER With air entrainment masks, the percentage of
oxygen to be delivered is set.
A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 43, PaO2 80, SaO2 91%, and
HCO3^- 18. What is the most likely underlying cause - CORRECT ANSWER Low pH
and low HCO3 indicate a metabolic cause of the acidosis.
Following a chest x-ray, for which report should the nurse notify the provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER ETT is positioned in the right mainstem bronchus.
A patient with pulmonary artery hypertension is receiving epoprostenol. Which
intervention is indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining the continuous infusion
Pulmonary Disorders: Part 1 POST
TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
Which may affect pulse oximetry accuracy? - CORRECT ANSWER The absence of
peripheral circulation in cardiac arrest prevents accurate monitoring with pulse oximetry.
A nurse checks that a patient can remove the NIPPV mask in the event of emesis. What
are other nursing care priorities for patients using NIPPV? - CORRECT ANSWER
Check for dryness or irritation of eyes, nasal passages, and upper airway; Assess
respiratory rate and depth, and changes in LOC; Examine skin for breakdown across
nasal bridge or any pressure points.
A patient with a hemothorax is admitted. Which intervention should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER Attach chest tube drain to wall suction.
Prepare for chest tube insertion.
A patient with COPD on PEEP reports sudden chest pain. The nurse observes tracheal
deviation, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What other conditions should the nurse
expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased chest excursion on one side; decreased
partial pressure of O2 (PaO2) levels and increased partial pressure of CO2; and
decreased oxygen saturation (SaO2) level are three other signs that indicate
pneumothorax
For which of these patients requiring oxygen therapy is an air entrainment system
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER With air entrainment masks, the percentage of
oxygen to be delivered is set.
A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 43, PaO2 80, SaO2 91%, and
HCO3^- 18. What is the most likely underlying cause - CORRECT ANSWER Low pH
and low HCO3 indicate a metabolic cause of the acidosis.
Following a chest x-ray, for which report should the nurse notify the provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER ETT is positioned in the right mainstem bronchus.
A patient with pulmonary artery hypertension is receiving epoprostenol. Which
intervention is indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining the continuous infusion
