NUR 102 FINAL NCLEX EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]

NUR 102 FINAL NCLEX EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ You observe the patient for early signs of hypoxia. You know that the first sign of hypoxia includes: - -Increase restlessness or irritability. Increased respiratory rate. In providing nursing care for this patient, who is having difficulty breathing, it is important to reduce her anxiety because it: - -causes needless fear and worry. The patient is in pain but doesn't want to take pain medication you know that it is important to keep her comfortable because: - -When breathing causes pain, she won't take deep breaths to open alveoli. There is continuous bubbling in the suction chamber of the disposable water-seal chest drainage unit. With 120 ML of drainage in the last hour. What should you do? - -Call the physician When performing nasophayngeal suctioning. you should: - -raise the head of the bed to 30 to 45 degrees. set suction at 100mm Hg. Mositen the catheter before attempting suctioning. When administering oxygen by nasal cannula, it is important to: - -Decrease the flow rate, per the physicians order, when oxygen levels are in normal rage. verify the physicians orders and recognize oxygen as a drug treatment. educate the patient about the need for oxygen and when to use it. The most effective way to clear a patients respiratory tract of secretions after a thoractomy and lung resection is to: - -Teach her to cough effectively Older people are more prone to respiratory problems because aging causes which change? - - Decreased elasticity of respiratory tissues. Decrease efficiency of the immune system. In normal individuals, the drive to breathe and the control of the respiratory rate are dependant on: - -The Paco2 level in the blood. On nursing measure that can prevent respiratory insufficiency is to: - -assist the patient to turn, cough, and deep breathe. Regarding HIV, sexuality, and the older adult: - -health care providers are less likely to ask the older patient about their sex practices. Your neighbor asks your advice on nutrition for her aging parents. You consider your response based on the fact that: - -In general, older adults require fewer calories. One of the most common reasons