Med Surg Elsevier Questions With Correct Answers

During an assessment of a 45-yr-old patient with asthma, the nurse notes wheezing and dyspnea. The nurse interprets that these symptoms are related to what pathophysiologic change? a. Laryngospasm b. Pulmonary edema c. Narrowing of the airway d. Overdistention of the alveoli Answer c. Narrowing of the airway A 45-yr-old man with asthma is brought to the emergency department by automobile. He is short of breath and appears frightened. During the initial nursing assessment, which clinical manifestation might be present as an early manifestation during an exacerbation of asthma? a. Anxiety b. Cyanosis c. Bradycardia d. Hypercapnia Answer a. Anxiety The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who has anxiety and an exacerbation of asthma. What is the primary reason for the nurse to carefully inspect the chest wall of this patient? a.Allow time to calm the patient. b.Observe for signs of diaphoresis. c.Evaluate the use of intercostal muscles. d.Monitor the patient for bilateral chest expansion. Answer c.Evaluate the use of intercostal muscles.