ATI Alterations in Gas Exchange Assessment Exam

a nurse is caring for the client who has pulmonary edema and a chronic condition known as renal vascular disease. clients with renal vascular disease have a higher risk of developing pulmonary edema due to which of the following? - chronic hypertension a nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. which of the following lung disease are closely related to COPD that also cause airflow disorders? - - Chronic bronchitis - asthma - emphysema a nurse is caring for a client experiencing acute asthma manifestations. the medication ordered is one that will provide immediate relief for the client having an asthma flare up. which of the following is the class of medication likely ordered for the client? - short acting beta 2 agonist a nurse is caring for a client who has OSA. which pf the following physiological factors is true in a client with OSA? - muscle tone of the nasopharynx is reduced, which contracts the airway a nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. which of the following is true regarding the pathophysiology of pneumonia? - pneumonia is caused by bacterial or viral respiratory pathogens a nurse is teaching a client who has pneumonia about preventative strategies. which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching regarding prevention of pneumonia? - immunizations for influenza and pneumococcus a nurse is teaching a client who has pulmonary edema and is receiving furosemide. which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - - weight reduction - glycemic control - smoking cessation - monitoring I&O's a nurse is teaching a group of students about the classifications of pneumonia. Which of the following terms should the nurse include in the teaching? - - community acquired - ventilator associated - hospital acquired a nurse is caring for the client who has a primary spontaneous pneumothorax. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? - - SOB - sever chest pain radiating to the shoulder a nurse is caring for a client who COPD and observes weight loss, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and poor nutrition. the nurse should know that these factors represent which of the following? - systemic effects a nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. which of the following is the most common risk factor for pulmonary edema? - acute decompensated heart failure a nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. which of the following should the nurse identify as characteristics of COPD? - - dyspnea at rest - chronic cough with sputum production - barrel chest