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COPD Questions and Correct
Answers Latest Update, Graded A+
A nurse is assisting with a subclavian vein central line insertion when the client's
oxygen saturation drops rapidly. He complains of shortness of breath and becomes
tachypneic. The nurse suspects the client has developed a pneumothorax. Further
assessment findings supporting the presence of a pneumothorax include:
o :## Diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side
A nurse administers albuterol (Proventil), as ordered, to a client with emphysema.
Which finding indicates that the drug is producing a therapeutic effect?
o :## Respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute
Which of the following would not be considered a primary symptom of COPD?
o :## Weight Gain
Histamine, a mediator that supports the inflammatory process in asthma, is
secreted by
o :## Mast Cells
Although many signs and symptoms lead to a diagnosis of emphysema, one
symptom stands as the primary presenting symptom. Which of the following is the
primary presenting symptom?
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o :## Dyspnea
Which of the following is accurate regarding status asthmaticus?
o :## A sever asthma episode that is refractory to initial therapy
Emphysema is described by which of the following statements?
o :## A disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of
overdistened alveoli
Following are statements regarding medications taken by a patient diagnosed with
COPD. Choose which statements correctly match the drug name to the drug
category. Select all that apply.
o :## > Albuterol is a bronchodilator
> Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic
> Prednisone is a corticosteroid
Upon assessment, the nurse suspects that a patient with COPD may have
bronchospasm. What manifestations validate the nurse's concern? (Select all that
apply.)
o :## > Compromised gas exchange
> Decreased airflow
> Wheezes
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The goal for oxygen therapy in COPD is to support tissue oxygenation, decrease the
work of the cardiopulmonary system, and maintain the resting partial arterial
pressure of oxygen (PaO2) of at least ______ mm Hg and an arterial oxygen
saturation (SaO2) of at least ___%.
o :## 60 mm Hg; 90%
A client is being seen in the emergency department for exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The first action of the nurse is to
administer which of the following prescribed treatments?
o :## Oxygen through nasal cannula at 2 L/minute
A patient with bronchiectasis is admitted to the nursing unit. The primary focus of
nursing care for this patient includes which of the following?
o :## Implementing measures to clear pulmonary secretions
A patient comes to the clinic for the third time in 2 months with chronic
bronchitis. What clinical symptoms does the nurse anticipate assessing for this
patient?
o :## Sputum and a productive cough
A patient with end-stage COPD and heart failure asks the nurse about lung
reduction surgery. What is the best response by the nurse?
o :## " You and your physician should discuss the options that are available
for treatment."
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A nurse notes that the FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 70% and the FEV1 is 85% for a
patient with COPD. What stage should the nurse document the patient is in?
o :## I
A client is diagnosed with a chronic respiratory disorder. After assessing the client's
knowledge of the disorder, the nurse prepares a teaching plan. This teaching plan
is most likely to include which nursing diagnosis?
o :## Anxiety
For a client with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which
nursing action best promotes adequate gas exchange?
o :## Using a venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered
Emphysema is described by which of the following statements?
o :## A disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of
overdistended alveoli
Histamine, a mediator that supports the inflammatory process in asthma, is
secreted by
o :## Mast Cells
A child is having an asthma attack and the parent can't remember which inhaler to
use for quick relief. The nurse accesses the child's medication information and tells
the parent to use which inhalant?
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COPD Questions and Correct
Answers Latest Update, Graded A+
A nurse is assisting with a subclavian vein central line insertion when the client's
oxygen saturation drops rapidly. He complains of shortness of breath and becomes
tachypneic. The nurse suspects the client has developed a pneumothorax. Further
assessment findings supporting the presence of a pneumothorax include:
o :## Diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side
A nurse administers albuterol (Proventil), as ordered, to a client with emphysema.
Which finding indicates that the drug is producing a therapeutic effect?
o :## Respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute
Which of the following would not be considered a primary symptom of COPD?
o :## Weight Gain
Histamine, a mediator that supports the inflammatory process in asthma, is
secreted by
o :## Mast Cells
Although many signs and symptoms lead to a diagnosis of emphysema, one
symptom stands as the primary presenting symptom. Which of the following is the
primary presenting symptom?
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o :## Dyspnea
Which of the following is accurate regarding status asthmaticus?
o :## A sever asthma episode that is refractory to initial therapy
Emphysema is described by which of the following statements?
o :## A disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of
overdistened alveoli
Following are statements regarding medications taken by a patient diagnosed with
COPD. Choose which statements correctly match the drug name to the drug
category. Select all that apply.
o :## > Albuterol is a bronchodilator
> Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic
> Prednisone is a corticosteroid
Upon assessment, the nurse suspects that a patient with COPD may have
bronchospasm. What manifestations validate the nurse's concern? (Select all that
apply.)
o :## > Compromised gas exchange
> Decreased airflow
> Wheezes
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The goal for oxygen therapy in COPD is to support tissue oxygenation, decrease the
work of the cardiopulmonary system, and maintain the resting partial arterial
pressure of oxygen (PaO2) of at least ______ mm Hg and an arterial oxygen
saturation (SaO2) of at least ___%.
o :## 60 mm Hg; 90%
A client is being seen in the emergency department for exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The first action of the nurse is to
administer which of the following prescribed treatments?
o :## Oxygen through nasal cannula at 2 L/minute
A patient with bronchiectasis is admitted to the nursing unit. The primary focus of
nursing care for this patient includes which of the following?
o :## Implementing measures to clear pulmonary secretions
A patient comes to the clinic for the third time in 2 months with chronic
bronchitis. What clinical symptoms does the nurse anticipate assessing for this
patient?
o :## Sputum and a productive cough
A patient with end-stage COPD and heart failure asks the nurse about lung
reduction surgery. What is the best response by the nurse?
o :## " You and your physician should discuss the options that are available
for treatment."
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A nurse notes that the FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 70% and the FEV1 is 85% for a
patient with COPD. What stage should the nurse document the patient is in?
o :## I
A client is diagnosed with a chronic respiratory disorder. After assessing the client's
knowledge of the disorder, the nurse prepares a teaching plan. This teaching plan
is most likely to include which nursing diagnosis?
o :## Anxiety
For a client with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which
nursing action best promotes adequate gas exchange?
o :## Using a venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered
Emphysema is described by which of the following statements?
o :## A disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of
overdistended alveoli
Histamine, a mediator that supports the inflammatory process in asthma, is
secreted by
o :## Mast Cells
A child is having an asthma attack and the parent can't remember which inhaler to
use for quick relief. The nurse accesses the child's medication information and tells
the parent to use which inhalant?
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