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Test 3: Asthma and COPD Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
Which of the following physical assessment finds would the nurse expect to
find in a client with advance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ans: Increased anterior to posterior chest diameter (barrel chest)
When instructing client on how to decrease the risk of COPD. The nurse
would emphasize which of the following behaviors?
Ans: Abstain from cigarette smoking
Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to
clients with emphysema?
Ans: To promote carbon dioxide elimination.
The condition traps carbon dioxide which makes it difficult to get it out.
A client with COPD is experiencing dyspnea and has low PaO2 levels. The
nurse plans to administer oxygen as ordered. What helps with oxygen
administration with a COPD client.
Ans: High oxygen concentration may inhibit the hypoxic stimulus to breath
When creating a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with COPD, the
nurse will anticipate that eh client will do which of the following?
Ans: Develop respiratory infections easily
A client with COPD reports steady weight loss and being "too tired from just
breathing to eat." Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most
appropriate when planning nutritional interventions for this client?
Ans: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to fatigue
Which of the following outcomes would be appropriate for a client with
COPD who has been discharged to home?
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Ans: The client agrees to call the physician if dyspnea on exertion increases
Which of the following is a priority goal for the client with COPD?
Ans: Maintaining functional ability
When teaching a client with COPD to conserve energy, the nurse should
teach the client to lift objects:
Ans: While exhaling though pursed lips
The nurse teaches a client with COPD to assess for signs and symptoms of
right sided heart failure. Which of the following signs and symptoms should be
included in the teaching plan?
Ans: Peripheral edema
The nurse assesses the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an
exacerbation of COPD secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection.
Which of the following findings would be expected?
Ans: Coarse crackles and rhonchi
Which of the following blood gas abnormalities should the nurse anticipate in a
client with advanced COPD?
Ans: Increased PaCO2
Which of the following diets would be most appropriate for a client with
COPD?
Ans: High calories high protein diet
The nurse administers Theophylline to a client, to evaluate the effectiveness of
this medication, which of the following drug actions should the nurse
anticipate?
Ans: Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
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vPretest - Stuvia US
Test 3: Asthma and COPD Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
Which of the following physical assessment finds would the nurse expect to
find in a client with advance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ans: Increased anterior to posterior chest diameter (barrel chest)
When instructing client on how to decrease the risk of COPD. The nurse
would emphasize which of the following behaviors?
Ans: Abstain from cigarette smoking
Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to
clients with emphysema?
Ans: To promote carbon dioxide elimination.
The condition traps carbon dioxide which makes it difficult to get it out.
A client with COPD is experiencing dyspnea and has low PaO2 levels. The
nurse plans to administer oxygen as ordered. What helps with oxygen
administration with a COPD client.
Ans: High oxygen concentration may inhibit the hypoxic stimulus to breath
When creating a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with COPD, the
nurse will anticipate that eh client will do which of the following?
Ans: Develop respiratory infections easily
A client with COPD reports steady weight loss and being "too tired from just
breathing to eat." Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most
appropriate when planning nutritional interventions for this client?
Ans: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to fatigue
Which of the following outcomes would be appropriate for a client with
COPD who has been discharged to home?
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
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Ans: The client agrees to call the physician if dyspnea on exertion increases
Which of the following is a priority goal for the client with COPD?
Ans: Maintaining functional ability
When teaching a client with COPD to conserve energy, the nurse should
teach the client to lift objects:
Ans: While exhaling though pursed lips
The nurse teaches a client with COPD to assess for signs and symptoms of
right sided heart failure. Which of the following signs and symptoms should be
included in the teaching plan?
Ans: Peripheral edema
The nurse assesses the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an
exacerbation of COPD secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection.
Which of the following findings would be expected?
Ans: Coarse crackles and rhonchi
Which of the following blood gas abnormalities should the nurse anticipate in a
client with advanced COPD?
Ans: Increased PaCO2
Which of the following diets would be most appropriate for a client with
COPD?
Ans: High calories high protein diet
The nurse administers Theophylline to a client, to evaluate the effectiveness of
this medication, which of the following drug actions should the nurse
anticipate?
Ans: Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
