MedSurg Final Exam Outline - Respiratory Practice Questions with correct answers

The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD. Which findings would the nurse expect to note on assessment of this client? SATA: a. A low arterial PCO2 level b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the CXR c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise d. A widened diaphragm noted on the CXR e. Pulmonary function tests that demonstrate increased vital capacity CORRECT ANSWER-b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the CXR c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise The nurse instructs a client to use the pursed-lip breathing method of breathing and evaluate the teaching by asking the client about the purpose of this type of breathing. The nurse determines that the client understands if the client states that the primary purpose of pursed lip breathing is to promote which outcome? a. Promote oxygen intake b. Strengthen the diaphragm c. Strengthen the intercostal muscles d. Promote CO2 elimination CORRECT