NUR 326 Exam 3 with 100% Correct
Solutions
Which of these clinical assessment finding would indicate a patient is experiencing early
signs of hypoxia? Select all that apply - ANSWER-restlessness
tachycardia
tachypnea (breathing fast)
what EARLY symptom would an older adult present with when experiencing hypoxia? -
ANSWER-confusion
which position would be most effective for a patient who is in respiratory distress? -
ANSWER-high-fowler's
which of these patients would be a priority for the nurse to assess immediately following
shift report? - ANSWER-a post-op patient presenting with sudden onset of pleuretic pain
and acute dyspnea
An oxygen delivery system is prescribed for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) to deliver a precise oxygen concentration. Which oxygen delivery
system would the nurse prepare for the patient? - ANSWER-venturi mask
which assessment finding for an older patient does the nurse attribute to the natural
aging process? - ANSWER-decrease in respiratory muscle strength
a nurse is caring for a patient on oxygen therapy while in the hospital. which
assessment finding indicates that outcomes for patient safety are being met? -
ANSWER-intact skin behind ears
a home health nurse is visiting a new patient that uses oxygen at home. for which
factors does the nurse assess when determining if the patient is using the oxygen
safely. select all that apply - ANSWER-the patient does not allow smoking in the house
all electrical cords are in good working order
flammable liquids are stored in the garage
a nurse is assessing a patient who has suffered a nasal fracture. which assessment
would the nurse perform first? - ANSWER-airway patency (ABCs)
sudden ____ in a healthy person may indicate pneumothorax (air in pleural cavity),
acute respiratory obstruction, allergic reaction, or myocardial infarction - ANSWER-
dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing)
Solutions
Which of these clinical assessment finding would indicate a patient is experiencing early
signs of hypoxia? Select all that apply - ANSWER-restlessness
tachycardia
tachypnea (breathing fast)
what EARLY symptom would an older adult present with when experiencing hypoxia? -
ANSWER-confusion
which position would be most effective for a patient who is in respiratory distress? -
ANSWER-high-fowler's
which of these patients would be a priority for the nurse to assess immediately following
shift report? - ANSWER-a post-op patient presenting with sudden onset of pleuretic pain
and acute dyspnea
An oxygen delivery system is prescribed for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) to deliver a precise oxygen concentration. Which oxygen delivery
system would the nurse prepare for the patient? - ANSWER-venturi mask
which assessment finding for an older patient does the nurse attribute to the natural
aging process? - ANSWER-decrease in respiratory muscle strength
a nurse is caring for a patient on oxygen therapy while in the hospital. which
assessment finding indicates that outcomes for patient safety are being met? -
ANSWER-intact skin behind ears
a home health nurse is visiting a new patient that uses oxygen at home. for which
factors does the nurse assess when determining if the patient is using the oxygen
safely. select all that apply - ANSWER-the patient does not allow smoking in the house
all electrical cords are in good working order
flammable liquids are stored in the garage
a nurse is assessing a patient who has suffered a nasal fracture. which assessment
would the nurse perform first? - ANSWER-airway patency (ABCs)
sudden ____ in a healthy person may indicate pneumothorax (air in pleural cavity),
acute respiratory obstruction, allergic reaction, or myocardial infarction - ANSWER-
dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing)
