Med/Surg Respiratory B & S Test Bank questions with correct answers

4. The ED nurse is assessing a client who is reporting dyspnea. The nurse auscultates the client's chest and hears wheezing throughout the lung fields. What might this indicate about the client? A. Bronchoconstriction B. Pneumonia C. Hemoptysis D. Hemothorax CORRECT ANSWER A. Bronchoconstriction 5. The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During assessment, the nurse finds that the client is experiencing increased dyspnea. What is the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the client's blood? A. A capillary blood sample B. Pulse oximetry C. An arterial blood gas (ABG) study D. A complete blood count (CBC) CORRECT ANSWER C. An arterial blood gas (ABG) study 7. A client with chronic lung disease is undergoing lung function testing. What test result denotes the volume of air inspired and expired with a normal breath? A. Total lung capacity