Exam 2: Module 3 & Module 4- FSCJ 1460C Questions and Answers

Exam 2: Module 3 & Module 4- FSCJ 1460C Questions and Answers The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding does the nurse anticipate when inspecting the chest? a. A ratio of 1 : 2 when comparing the side and front views of the chest b. A barrel chest c. A concave shape to the sternum d. A severe lateral curvature of the spine - Answer- b. A barrel chest Which is a goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Airway Clearance? a. Patient's respiratory secretions will become thicker so they are not moved when coughing. b. Patient's respiratory secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a mucolytic agent. c. Patient will have improved range of motion while in bed. d. Patient's respiratory rate will increase to 28 breaths/min during hospitalization. - Answer- b. Patient's respiratory secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a mucolytic agent. Which position is the priority for a patient experiencing acute shortness of breath? a. Supine position b. Reverse Trendelenburg position c. Face-down position d. Upright position - Answer- d. Upright position Which oxygen delivery setting places a patient in danger of receiving inadequate oxygen? a. Nasal cannula at a flow rate of 2 L/min b. Nasal cannula at a rate of 5 L/min c. Simple mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min d. Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min - Answer- d. Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min Which action does a nurse anticipate when suctioning a patient with excessive secretions? a. Decrease the patient's oxygen flow rate before beginning the deep suctioning. b. Avoid lubricating the catheter tip to prevent getting the substance in the lung tissues. c. Limit the time that the catheter is suctioning to prevent excessive loss of oxygen during the process. d. Flush the artificial airway with 3 mL of tap water to loosen secretions before suctioning. - Answer- c. Limit the time that the catheter is suctioning to prevent excessive loss of oxygen during the process. Which of the chambers of the heart becomes enlarged when mitral valve stenosis occurs? a. Right atrium b. Right ventricle c. Left atrium d. Left ventricle - Answer- c. Left atrium Which situation contributes to cyanosis in the pulmonary patient? a. Increased PaCO2 levels b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen c. Elevated white blood cell count d. Decreased PaCO2 levels - Answer- b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen A patient with chronic pneumonia may be evaluated by a speech therapist for which cause? a. Persistent aspiration of liquids b. Hypoventilation due to smoking c. Hyperventilation due to anxiety d. Decreased respiratory effort due to scoliosis - Answer- a. Persistent aspiration of liquids A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) uses which drive to breathe? a. Increased PaCO2 b. Decreased hemoglobin c. Decreased PaO2 levels d. Increased PaO2 levels - Answer- c. Decreased PaO2 levels Which questions are included in a focused history for a cardiac patient? (Select all that apply.) a. Are you having pain? b. Where is the pain located?