NORRIS PORTHS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
10TH EDITION
TEST BANKS
CHAPTER 31 DISORDERS OF
VENTILATION AND GAS EXCHANGE
2023
DNM REVIEWERS
,CHAPTER 31: Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
1. A client with a history of emphysema is experiencing hypoxemia after a
taxing physical therapy appointment. Which of the following
physiologic phenomena will occur as a consequence of hypoxemia?
A) Peripheral vasodilation
B) Necrosis
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, C) Hypoventilation
D) Increased heart rate
Ans: D Feedback:
Consequences of hypoxemia include peripheral vasoconstriction,
hyperventilation, and increased heart rate. Mild to moderate hypoxemia
does not result in cell death and necrosis.
2. An elderly client who has been restricted to bed by numerous
comorbidities for several weeks has been diagnosed with a large pleural
effusion. Which of the following treatment modalities is most likely to
resolve the client's most recent health problem?
A) Thoracentesis
B) Supplementary oxygen therapy
C) Administration of corticosteroids
D) Administration of bronchodilators
Ans: A Feedback:
With large effusions, thoracentesis may be used to remove fluid from the
intrapleural space and allow for reexpansion of the lung.
3. Pleuritic chest pain associated with respiratory movements is usually
described as:
A) Bilateral
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10TH EDITION
TEST BANKS
CHAPTER 31 DISORDERS OF
VENTILATION AND GAS EXCHANGE
2023
DNM REVIEWERS
,CHAPTER 31: Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
1. A client with a history of emphysema is experiencing hypoxemia after a
taxing physical therapy appointment. Which of the following
physiologic phenomena will occur as a consequence of hypoxemia?
A) Peripheral vasodilation
B) Necrosis
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, C) Hypoventilation
D) Increased heart rate
Ans: D Feedback:
Consequences of hypoxemia include peripheral vasoconstriction,
hyperventilation, and increased heart rate. Mild to moderate hypoxemia
does not result in cell death and necrosis.
2. An elderly client who has been restricted to bed by numerous
comorbidities for several weeks has been diagnosed with a large pleural
effusion. Which of the following treatment modalities is most likely to
resolve the client's most recent health problem?
A) Thoracentesis
B) Supplementary oxygen therapy
C) Administration of corticosteroids
D) Administration of bronchodilators
Ans: A Feedback:
With large effusions, thoracentesis may be used to remove fluid from the
intrapleural space and allow for reexpansion of the lung.
3. Pleuritic chest pain associated with respiratory movements is usually
described as:
A) Bilateral
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