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TEST BANK FOR Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, Nicole M. Heimgartner ISBN: 978-0323878265 COMPLETE GUIDE 100% VERIFIED A+ GRADE ASSURED!!!!!NEW LATEST UPDATE!!!!!

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TEST BANK FOR Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical
Judgment and Collaborative Care 11th Edition by Donna D.
Ignatavicius, Nicole M. Heimgartner ISBN: 978-0323878265
COMPLETE GUIDE 100% VERIFIED A+ GRADE ASSURED!!!!!NEW
LATEST UPDATE!!!!!




1. The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum inspiration. Reflects the Muscle

strength and vol capacity of the lungs

k AnswerkVital capacity



2. Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related to elas- ticity?
kk Answerk Emphysema (rupturing of lung tissue causes damage to alveoli and lung scarring) anterior-

posterior is equal creating a barrel chest.



3. Factors that affect oxygen unloading?
kk Answerk low blood PH, increased temp, in- creased PO2, increased PCO2, increased 2,3 DPG



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, 4. Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of pneumonia especially if immobile?
kk Answerk increased anterior posterior chest diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest, decreased vital capacity and

residual volume, decrease in coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas



5. Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it destroys alveolar walls. characterized by
kk Answerk decreased elastic and diffusion capacity

increased airway resistance and resp rate



6. This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the ears can be a warning of other

serious side effects.

kk Answerk Streptomycin



7. symptoms of pneumothorax
kk Answerk 88% O2 saturation, Hyper-resonant sounds over the affected area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory

acidosis, decreased LOC



8. What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia-
kk Answerk slower respiratory rate, less effective cough, immobility



9. 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.

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