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FSCJ 1460C QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
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 answer- 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 answer- b. Patient's respiratory
secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a
mucolytic agent.
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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 answer- 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
answer- 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.
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d. Flush the artificial airway with 3 mL of tap water to loosen
secretions before suctioning. - correct answer- 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
d. Left ventricle - correct answer- c. Left atrium
Which situation contributes to cyanosis in the pulmonary
patient?
a. Increased PaCO2 levels
b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Decreased PaCO2 levels - correct answer- b. Hemoglobin
that is not saturated with oxygen
A patient with chronic pneumonia may be evaluated by a
speech therapist for which cause?
a. Persistent aspiration of liquids
b. Hypoventilation due to smoking
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c. Hyperventilation due to anxiety
d. Decreased respiratory effort due to scoliosis - correct
answer- a. Persistent aspiration of liquids
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
uses which drive to breathe?
a. Increased PaCO2
b. Decreased hemoglobin
c. Decreased PaO2 levels
d. Increased PaO2 levels - correct answer- c. Decreased PaO2
levels
Which questions are included in a focused history for a cardiac
patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Are you having pain?
b. Where is the pain located?
c. Do you attend religious services regularly?
d. Do you have increased fatigue?
e. Do you have any episodes of dizziness? - correct answer- a.
Are you having pain?
b. Where is the pain located?
d. Do you have increased fatigue?
e. Do you have any episodes of dizziness?
FSCJ 1460C QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
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 answer- 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 answer- b. Patient's respiratory
secretions will have a thinner consistency after being given a
mucolytic agent.
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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 answer- 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
answer- 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.
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d. Flush the artificial airway with 3 mL of tap water to loosen
secretions before suctioning. - correct answer- 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
d. Left ventricle - correct answer- c. Left atrium
Which situation contributes to cyanosis in the pulmonary
patient?
a. Increased PaCO2 levels
b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Decreased PaCO2 levels - correct answer- b. Hemoglobin
that is not saturated with oxygen
A patient with chronic pneumonia may be evaluated by a
speech therapist for which cause?
a. Persistent aspiration of liquids
b. Hypoventilation due to smoking
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c. Hyperventilation due to anxiety
d. Decreased respiratory effort due to scoliosis - correct
answer- a. Persistent aspiration of liquids
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
uses which drive to breathe?
a. Increased PaCO2
b. Decreased hemoglobin
c. Decreased PaO2 levels
d. Increased PaO2 levels - correct answer- c. Decreased PaO2
levels
Which questions are included in a focused history for a cardiac
patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Are you having pain?
b. Where is the pain located?
c. Do you attend religious services regularly?
d. Do you have increased fatigue?
e. Do you have any episodes of dizziness? - correct answer- a.
Are you having pain?
b. Where is the pain located?
d. Do you have increased fatigue?
e. Do you have any episodes of dizziness?
