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.
D. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age. - Correct Answer ✔✔ -
Intercostal muscles become weaker with age.
2. What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia?
Select all that apply.
A. slower respiratory rate
B. less effective cough
C. immobility
D. increased pain response
E. fixed income - Correct Answer ✔✔ - less effective cough and immobility
Review aga related changes - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Elasticity decreases
Calcification of costal cartilage
Weak intercostal muscles
Loss of strength in the Thorax and diaphragm flattening
Alveoli are less elastic and have less capillaries surrounding
Cough is less effective
Po2 reduced by 15% by age 80
3. The nurse is planning a class for nursing assistants. Which should be
included as causing interference with accurate pulse oximeter readings?
Select all that apply
A. ambient light
B. nail polish
C. inhalation injuries
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.
D. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age. - Correct Answer ✔✔ -
Intercostal muscles become weaker with age.
2. What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia?
Select all that apply.
A. slower respiratory rate
B. less effective cough
C. immobility
D. increased pain response
E. fixed income - Correct Answer ✔✔ - less effective cough and immobility
Review aga related changes - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Elasticity decreases
Calcification of costal cartilage
Weak intercostal muscles
Loss of strength in the Thorax and diaphragm flattening
Alveoli are less elastic and have less capillaries surrounding
Cough is less effective
Po2 reduced by 15% by age 80
3. The nurse is planning a class for nursing assistants. Which should be
included as causing interference with accurate pulse oximeter readings?
Select all that apply
A. ambient light
B. nail polish
C. inhalation injuries
