MedSurg Respiratory Practice Questions with correct answers

A nurse is suctioning a client's airway. Which nursing action will limit hypoxia? 1.Apply suction only after catheter is inserted 2.Limit suctioning with catheter to half a minute 3.Lubricate the catheter with saline before insertion 4.Use sterile suction catheter for each suctioning episode CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 1 The negative pressure from suctioning removes oxygen as well as secretions; suction should be applied only after the catheter is inserted and is being withdrawn. Limiting suctioning with catheter to half a minute is too long; suctioning should be limited to 10 SECONDS. Lubrication will facilitate insertion and minimize trauma; it will not prevent hypoxia. The use of sterile cath helps prevent infection, not hypoxia A client is admitted with possible tuberculosis. To make a definitive diagnosis, the nurse expects which diagnostic test to be prescribed? 1.Chest x-ray 2.Tuberculin skin test 3.Pulmonary function test 4.Sputum test for acid-fast bacilli CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 4 Chest x-ray reflects pulmonary status but does not identify the organism if a lesion is found. Tb skin tests indicates the presence of antibodies but is NOT a dx of the disease (further eval is needed), this just means the client has been exposed. Pulmonary function tests reflects pulm s