Exam 2: Module 3 & Module 4- FSCJ 1460C (100% correct answers)

The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding does the nurse anticipate when inspecting the chest? a. A ratio of 1 : 2 when comparing the side and front views of the chest b. A barrel chest c. A concave shape to the sternum d. A severe lateral curvature of the spine correct answers b. A barrel chest Which is a goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Airway Clearance? a. Patient's respiratory secretions will become thicker so they are not moved when coughing. b. Patient's respiratory secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a mucolytic agent. c. Patient will have improved range of motion while in bed. d. Patient's respiratory rate will increase to 28 breaths/min during hospitalization. correct answers b. Patient's respiratory secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a mucolytic agent. Which position is the priority for a patient experiencing acute shortness of breath? a. Supine position b. Reverse Trendelenburg position c. Face-down position d. Upright position correct answers d. Upright position Which oxygen delivery setting places a patient in danger of receiving inadequate oxygen? a. Nasal cannula at a flow rate of 2 L/min b. Nasal cannula at a rate of 5 L/min c. Simple mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min d. Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min correct answers d. Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min Which action does a nurse anticipate when suctioning a patient with excessive secretions? a. Decrease the patient's oxygen flow rate before beginning the deep suctioning. b. Avoid lubricating the catheter tip to prevent getting the substance in the lung tissues. c. Limit the time that the catheter is suctioning to prevent excessive loss of oxygen during the process. d. Flush the artificial airway with 3 mL of tap water to loosen secretions before suctioning. correct answers c. Limit the time that the catheter is suctioning to prevent excessive loss of oxygen during the process. Which of the chambers of the heart becomes enlarged when mitral valve stenosis occurs? a. Right atrium b. Right ventricle c. Left atrium