NUR 313 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A patient with a right lung abscess is admitted to the hospital. The nurse is
instructed to position the patient appropriately to promote lung expansion.
Which is the most appropriate position for this patient? - ANSWER-Forty-five-
degree semi-Fowler's position with right lung down
While collecting the patient's vital signs, the nurse observed the respiratory rate
to be 40 breaths per minute. What condition is associated with this finding? -
ANSWER-Kussmaul respirations
Which person is at the lowest risk for developing pulmonary disease? -
ANSWER-A person who lives in a rural region
A patient reports fatigue and an inability to lie flat. During an assessment, the
nurse finds the patient has an increased blood pressure and an increased pulse
rate. Further assessment reveals that the patient is dizzy, unable to concentrate,
and has a decreased level of consciousness. Which condition does the nurse
suspect? - ANSWER-Hypoxia
A patient reports having shortness of breath for 2 months. The nurse asks the
patient to rate the shortness of breath on a scale of 0 to 10 and state whether it
is affecting daily activities. The nurse also asks about exposure to passive
smoking and whether the patient feels comfortable when sleeping in a reclining
chair. Which question asked by the nurse is about orthopnea? - ANSWER-Feeling
of comfort when sleeping in a reclining chair
, Which statement is true regarding ventilation? - ANSWER-Ventilation is the
process of moving gases into and out of the lungs.
The nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a patient and
observes the patient's breathing patterns. Which factors might the nurse
observe? Select all that apply.
1 - ANSWER-1,2,4
The nurse is explaining to a new co-worker about the various characteristics or
types of cough that can be encountered in patients. Which statements are true?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1,2,4
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. The health care provider asks the nurse to
provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for this patient. What could
be the primary motive behind giving CPAP to this patient? - ANSWER-To prevent
airway collapse
A patient who has lightheadedness presents with rapid sighing breaths and
numbness of the hands and feet. The urinalysis results show the presence of
ketones. Which condition can be suspected in the patient? - ANSWER-Diabetic
Ketoacidosis
During assessment, the nurse notes a foul-smelling drainage from the wound
with deep tunneling. Which actions of the nurse indicate the need for further
teaching? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1,2
A patient with a right lung abscess is admitted to the hospital. The nurse is
instructed to position the patient appropriately to promote lung expansion.
Which is the most appropriate position for this patient? - ANSWER-Forty-five-
degree semi-Fowler's position with right lung down
While collecting the patient's vital signs, the nurse observed the respiratory rate
to be 40 breaths per minute. What condition is associated with this finding? -
ANSWER-Kussmaul respirations
Which person is at the lowest risk for developing pulmonary disease? -
ANSWER-A person who lives in a rural region
A patient reports fatigue and an inability to lie flat. During an assessment, the
nurse finds the patient has an increased blood pressure and an increased pulse
rate. Further assessment reveals that the patient is dizzy, unable to concentrate,
and has a decreased level of consciousness. Which condition does the nurse
suspect? - ANSWER-Hypoxia
A patient reports having shortness of breath for 2 months. The nurse asks the
patient to rate the shortness of breath on a scale of 0 to 10 and state whether it
is affecting daily activities. The nurse also asks about exposure to passive
smoking and whether the patient feels comfortable when sleeping in a reclining
chair. Which question asked by the nurse is about orthopnea? - ANSWER-Feeling
of comfort when sleeping in a reclining chair
, Which statement is true regarding ventilation? - ANSWER-Ventilation is the
process of moving gases into and out of the lungs.
The nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a patient and
observes the patient's breathing patterns. Which factors might the nurse
observe? Select all that apply.
1 - ANSWER-1,2,4
The nurse is explaining to a new co-worker about the various characteristics or
types of cough that can be encountered in patients. Which statements are true?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1,2,4
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. The health care provider asks the nurse to
provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for this patient. What could
be the primary motive behind giving CPAP to this patient? - ANSWER-To prevent
airway collapse
A patient who has lightheadedness presents with rapid sighing breaths and
numbness of the hands and feet. The urinalysis results show the presence of
ketones. Which condition can be suspected in the patient? - ANSWER-Diabetic
Ketoacidosis
During assessment, the nurse notes a foul-smelling drainage from the wound
with deep tunneling. Which actions of the nurse indicate the need for further
teaching? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1,2
