NUR 325 - Exam 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+

NUR 325 - Exam 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ 1. A patient with unmanaged asthma is experiencing consecutive gas exchange impairment. Pronounced ventilation issues can lead to which condition characterized by acid buildup? - Metabolic alkalosis - Metabolic acidosis - Respiratory alkalosis - Respiratory acidosis 2. Following a motor vehicle accident, a 30-year-old patient with 2 fractured ribs is experiencing impaired gas exchange due to: - Inadequate perfusion - Ineffective ventilation - Inability to transport O2 - Reduced capacity for gas transportation 3. A young adult with a history of mild asthma reports increased difficulty breathing during exercise and stress. Which statement by the patient suggests a need for further education regarding gas exchange risks? - "I am going to quit smoking cigarettes and using other tobacco products." - "As I get older, it is understandable that my breathing may get worse." - "The more active I am, the more complications I am going to have breathing." - "When I am sick, my immune system is impaired and might affect my regular gas exchange ability." 4. During the first 24 hours after birth, the nurse should monitor a neonate at 38 weeks' gestation primarily for signs of: - Duration of cry - Decreased body temperature - Sleep patterns - Respiratory distress 5. What is considered the earliest sign of decreased tissue oxygenation? - Unexplained restlessness - Blue-ish nail beds - Cold skin - Cyanosis 6. Which symptoms correspond with pulmonary emphysema in a patient with COPD? - Barrel chest - Cyanosis - Dyspnea - Respiratory Acidosis - Thin appearance - Ineffective cough 7. Which lifestyle factor does not contribute to the likelihood of developing COPD in a 43-year- old male patient? - The patient smokes for the past