NUR 313 EXAM 1 Questions with Correct Answers
A patient with a right lung abscess is admitted to the hospital. The nurse
is instructed to position the patient appropriately to promote lung
expansion. Which is the most appropriate position for this patient?
Correct Answer-Forty-five-degree semi-Fowler's position with right
lung down
While collecting the patient's vital signs, the nurse observed the
respiratory rate to be 40 breaths per minute. What condition is associated
with this finding? Correct Answer-Kussmaul respirations
Which person is at the lowest risk for developing pulmonary disease?
Correct Answer-A person who lives in a rural region
A patient reports fatigue and an inability to lie flat. During an
assessment, the nurse finds the patient has an increased blood pressure
and an increased pulse rate. Further assessment reveals that the patient is
dizzy, unable to concentrate, and has a decreased level of consciousness.
Which condition does the nurse suspect? Correct Answer-Hypoxia
A patient reports having shortness of breath for 2 months. The nurse
asks the patient to rate the shortness of breath on a scale of 0 to 10 and
state whether it is affecting daily activities. The nurse also asks about
exposure to passive smoking and whether the patient feels comfortable
when sleeping in a reclining chair. Which question asked by the nurse is
about orthopnea? Correct Answer-Feeling of comfort when sleeping in a
reclining chair
, Which statement is true regarding ventilation? Correct Answer-
Ventilation is the process of moving gases into and out of the lungs.
The nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a patient and
observes the patient's breathing patterns. Which factors might the nurse
observe? Select all that apply.
1 Correct Answer-1,2,4
The nurse is explaining to a new co-worker about the various
characteristics or types of cough that can be encountered in patients.
Which statements are true? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1,2,4
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. The health care provider asks the
nurse to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for this
patient. What could be the primary motive behind giving CPAP to this
patient? Correct Answer-To prevent airway collapse
A patient who has lightheadedness presents with rapid sighing breaths
and numbness of the hands and feet. The urinalysis results show the
presence of ketones. Which condition can be suspected in the patient?
Correct Answer-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
During assessment, the nurse notes a foul-smelling drainage from the
wound with deep tunneling. Which actions of the nurse indicate the need
for further teaching? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1,2
A patient with a right lung abscess is admitted to the hospital. The nurse
is instructed to position the patient appropriately to promote lung
expansion. Which is the most appropriate position for this patient?
Correct Answer-Forty-five-degree semi-Fowler's position with right
lung down
While collecting the patient's vital signs, the nurse observed the
respiratory rate to be 40 breaths per minute. What condition is associated
with this finding? Correct Answer-Kussmaul respirations
Which person is at the lowest risk for developing pulmonary disease?
Correct Answer-A person who lives in a rural region
A patient reports fatigue and an inability to lie flat. During an
assessment, the nurse finds the patient has an increased blood pressure
and an increased pulse rate. Further assessment reveals that the patient is
dizzy, unable to concentrate, and has a decreased level of consciousness.
Which condition does the nurse suspect? Correct Answer-Hypoxia
A patient reports having shortness of breath for 2 months. The nurse
asks the patient to rate the shortness of breath on a scale of 0 to 10 and
state whether it is affecting daily activities. The nurse also asks about
exposure to passive smoking and whether the patient feels comfortable
when sleeping in a reclining chair. Which question asked by the nurse is
about orthopnea? Correct Answer-Feeling of comfort when sleeping in a
reclining chair
, Which statement is true regarding ventilation? Correct Answer-
Ventilation is the process of moving gases into and out of the lungs.
The nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a patient and
observes the patient's breathing patterns. Which factors might the nurse
observe? Select all that apply.
1 Correct Answer-1,2,4
The nurse is explaining to a new co-worker about the various
characteristics or types of cough that can be encountered in patients.
Which statements are true? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1,2,4
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. The health care provider asks the
nurse to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for this
patient. What could be the primary motive behind giving CPAP to this
patient? Correct Answer-To prevent airway collapse
A patient who has lightheadedness presents with rapid sighing breaths
and numbness of the hands and feet. The urinalysis results show the
presence of ketones. Which condition can be suspected in the patient?
Correct Answer-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
During assessment, the nurse notes a foul-smelling drainage from the
wound with deep tunneling. Which actions of the nurse indicate the need
for further teaching? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1,2
