MED-SURG TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum inspiration. Reflects
the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the lungs - Correct Answer - Vital capacity
Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related to elasticity? -
Correct Answer - Emphysema (rupturing of lung tissue causes damage to alveoli
and lung scarring) anterior-posterior is equal creating a barrel chest.
Factors that affect oxygen unloading? - Correct Answer - low blood PH, increased
temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2, increased 2,3 DPG
Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of pneumonia
especially if immobile? - Correct Answer - increased anterior posterior chest
diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest, decreased vital capacity and residual volume,
decrease in coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas
Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it destroys alveolar walls.
characterized by - Correct Answer - decreased elastic and diffusion capacity
increased airway resistance and resp rate
This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the ears can be a
warning of other serious side effects. - Correct Answer - Streptomycin
symptoms of pneumothorax - Correct Answer - 88% O2 saturation, Hyper-resonant
sounds over the affected area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory acidosis, decreased
LOC
What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia - Correct
Answer - slower respiratory rate, less effective cough, immobility
The nurse, caring for an elderly patient, realizes that the patient is at risk for
problems related to the volume of air remaining in the lungs because of which of
the following?
A. Elasticity of lungs decreases with age.
B. Older adults have a more rapid respiratory rate.
C. There is a tightening of the diaphragm with age.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum inspiration. Reflects
the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the lungs - Correct Answer - Vital capacity
Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related to elasticity? -
Correct Answer - Emphysema (rupturing of lung tissue causes damage to alveoli
and lung scarring) anterior-posterior is equal creating a barrel chest.
Factors that affect oxygen unloading? - Correct Answer - low blood PH, increased
temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2, increased 2,3 DPG
Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of pneumonia
especially if immobile? - Correct Answer - increased anterior posterior chest
diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest, decreased vital capacity and residual volume,
decrease in coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas
Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it destroys alveolar walls.
characterized by - Correct Answer - decreased elastic and diffusion capacity
increased airway resistance and resp rate
This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the ears can be a
warning of other serious side effects. - Correct Answer - Streptomycin
symptoms of pneumothorax - Correct Answer - 88% O2 saturation, Hyper-resonant
sounds over the affected area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory acidosis, decreased
LOC
What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia - Correct
Answer - slower respiratory rate, less effective cough, immobility
The nurse, caring for an elderly patient, realizes that the patient is at risk for
problems related to the volume of air remaining in the lungs because of which of
the following?
A. Elasticity of lungs decreases with age.
B. Older adults have a more rapid respiratory rate.
C. There is a tightening of the diaphragm with age.
