NRSG 2300 Unit 4 Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. The client is
concerned about not being able to leave the house due to the
need for staying on continuous oxygen. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
a
“There are portable oxygen delivery systems that you can take
with you.”
b
“When you go out, you can remove the oxygen and then reapply
it when you get home.”
c
“You probably will not be able to go out as much as you used
to.”
d
“Home health services will come to you so you will not need to
get out.”
Submit
a
pathophysiology of pneumonia
bacterial or viral lung infection
what is the etiology of pneumonia?
,-typical or atypical organisms
-aspiration
-respiratory viruses
what is the epidemiology of pneumonia?
-increased incidence
-chronic lung disease
-preexisting conditions
how long does community acquired pneumonia take to develop?
before 48 hours since admission
how long does hospital acquired pneumonia take to develop?
after 48 hours since admission
how long does aspiration acquired pneumonia take to develop?
after pt breathes in liquid
when does ventilator associated pneumonia develop?
when a patient had an endotracheal intubation placed more than
48 hours
Pneumonia impact on health: Physiological/psychosocial
-exacerbation of comorbidities
Pneumonia impact on health: aging adult
-increased incidence of pneumonia in older adults
-older adults may require hospitalization
Pneumonia impact on health: Immunocompromised client
-susceptible to pneumonia & opportunistic infections
, pneumonia risk factors
-smoking
-stroke
-pts with impaired swallowing/dysphagia
-prolonged immobility
-aging adult
-immunocompromised pt
what risk factors do aging adults have with pneumonia?
-increased incidence due to cough reflex & decreased immune
response
-may require hospitalizarion
why are immunocompromised pt's a risk factor with
pneumonia?
susceptible to pneumonia & opportunistic infections
A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for
developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should
the nurse expect to be at risk?
Select all that apply.
a
Client who has dysphagia
b
Client who has AIDS
c
A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. The client is
concerned about not being able to leave the house due to the
need for staying on continuous oxygen. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
a
“There are portable oxygen delivery systems that you can take
with you.”
b
“When you go out, you can remove the oxygen and then reapply
it when you get home.”
c
“You probably will not be able to go out as much as you used
to.”
d
“Home health services will come to you so you will not need to
get out.”
Submit
a
pathophysiology of pneumonia
bacterial or viral lung infection
what is the etiology of pneumonia?
,-typical or atypical organisms
-aspiration
-respiratory viruses
what is the epidemiology of pneumonia?
-increased incidence
-chronic lung disease
-preexisting conditions
how long does community acquired pneumonia take to develop?
before 48 hours since admission
how long does hospital acquired pneumonia take to develop?
after 48 hours since admission
how long does aspiration acquired pneumonia take to develop?
after pt breathes in liquid
when does ventilator associated pneumonia develop?
when a patient had an endotracheal intubation placed more than
48 hours
Pneumonia impact on health: Physiological/psychosocial
-exacerbation of comorbidities
Pneumonia impact on health: aging adult
-increased incidence of pneumonia in older adults
-older adults may require hospitalization
Pneumonia impact on health: Immunocompromised client
-susceptible to pneumonia & opportunistic infections
, pneumonia risk factors
-smoking
-stroke
-pts with impaired swallowing/dysphagia
-prolonged immobility
-aging adult
-immunocompromised pt
what risk factors do aging adults have with pneumonia?
-increased incidence due to cough reflex & decreased immune
response
-may require hospitalizarion
why are immunocompromised pt's a risk factor with
pneumonia?
susceptible to pneumonia & opportunistic infections
A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for
developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should
the nurse expect to be at risk?
Select all that apply.
a
Client who has dysphagia
b
Client who has AIDS
c
