PPNC Exam 3 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Gas exchange that occurs in the alveoli-capillary membrane is referred to as what type of
respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER - External
Which blood level normally provides the primary stimulus for breathing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - CO2
What would be an appropriate outcome for a client who has influenza and and a nursing
diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance?
A) move away from people before coughing or sneezing
B) Free from infection as demonstrated by resolution of cough and clear breath sounds on
auscultation
C) Monitor for improved breathing status
D) encourage fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Free from infection as
demonstrated by resolution of cough and clear breath sounds on auscultation
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing dyspnea. Which position would be most
effective if incorporated into the patient's care?
A) HOB elevated at least 30 degrees
B) Lying prone
C) Supine
D) Lying on left side - CORRECT ANSWER - A) HOB elevated at least 30 degrees
Position affects ventilation. An upright or elevated position pulls abdominal organs down, thus
allowing maximum diaphragm excursion and lung expansion.
What did Florence Nightingale's theory focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
environment
, Name some aspects of environment in Florence's theory - CORRECT ANSWER -
cleanliness of the area
ventilation and warming
light and noise
health of houses
bed and bedding
personal cleanliness
variety
offering hope and advice
food
observation
Who is at increased risk for COVID-19? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adults with underlying
medical conditions
Older adults
Specific groups affected by long-standing systemic health and social inequalities.
What is MIS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, a rare but
serious COVID complication where multiple organs become inflamed.
The vascular system is composed of three types of vessels. What are capillaries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Microscopic vessels that connect the arterial and venous systems
A nurse is assessing an older client for orthostatic hypotension. What receptors would respond to
a client's lowering blood pressures? - CORRECT ANSWER - Baroreceptors
A nurse is learning about coronary artery disease. What is coronary artery disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A condition where plaque builds up in the arteries that is a leading cause of
cardiac ischemia
and CORRECT Answers
Gas exchange that occurs in the alveoli-capillary membrane is referred to as what type of
respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER - External
Which blood level normally provides the primary stimulus for breathing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - CO2
What would be an appropriate outcome for a client who has influenza and and a nursing
diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance?
A) move away from people before coughing or sneezing
B) Free from infection as demonstrated by resolution of cough and clear breath sounds on
auscultation
C) Monitor for improved breathing status
D) encourage fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Free from infection as
demonstrated by resolution of cough and clear breath sounds on auscultation
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing dyspnea. Which position would be most
effective if incorporated into the patient's care?
A) HOB elevated at least 30 degrees
B) Lying prone
C) Supine
D) Lying on left side - CORRECT ANSWER - A) HOB elevated at least 30 degrees
Position affects ventilation. An upright or elevated position pulls abdominal organs down, thus
allowing maximum diaphragm excursion and lung expansion.
What did Florence Nightingale's theory focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
environment
, Name some aspects of environment in Florence's theory - CORRECT ANSWER -
cleanliness of the area
ventilation and warming
light and noise
health of houses
bed and bedding
personal cleanliness
variety
offering hope and advice
food
observation
Who is at increased risk for COVID-19? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adults with underlying
medical conditions
Older adults
Specific groups affected by long-standing systemic health and social inequalities.
What is MIS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, a rare but
serious COVID complication where multiple organs become inflamed.
The vascular system is composed of three types of vessels. What are capillaries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Microscopic vessels that connect the arterial and venous systems
A nurse is assessing an older client for orthostatic hypotension. What receptors would respond to
a client's lowering blood pressures? - CORRECT ANSWER - Baroreceptors
A nurse is learning about coronary artery disease. What is coronary artery disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A condition where plaque builds up in the arteries that is a leading cause of
cardiac ischemia
