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You are talking to Mr. Poulin. You should do the following:
A. Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly.
B. Sit out of direct light.
C. Shout.
D. Sit on the side of his affected ear - answer-:A. Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly.
Glaucoma is:
A. An ear disorder common among children
B. Sign language for people with hearing loss
C. A disease that damages the optic nerve
D. A symptom of cataracts - answer-:C. A disease that damages the optic nerve
When not worn, glasses should be:
A. Left on the bed or chair within easy reach
B. Left out of the case on the bedside table
C. Kept in a cleaning solution
D. Kept in their case - answer-:D. Kept in their case
,Alcohol and narcotics affect oxygen needs because they:
A. Depress the breathing centre in the brain
B. Are pollutants
C. Cause allergies
D. Cause a pneumothorax - answer-:A. Depress the breathing centre in the brain
Hypoxia is:
A. The lack of oxygen
B. Not enough oxygen in the cells
C. Not enough oxygen in the blood
D. The amount of hemoglobin that contains oxygen - answer-:B. Not enough oxygen in
the cells
An early sign of hypoxia is:
A. Dysphasia
B. Cyanosis
C. Restlessness
D. Decreased pulse and respiratory rates - answer-:C. Restlessness
A client can breathe deeply and comfortably only while sitting. This state is called:
A. Bradypnea
B. Orthopnea
C. Biot's respirations
D. Kussmaul's respirations - answer-:B. Orthopnea
Which of the following is a sign of altered respiratory function?
A. Joint pain
,B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Severe abdominal pain
D. Wheezing or crowing sounds - answer-:D. Wheezing or crowing sounds
A client's SpO2 is 98%. Which of the following is true?
A. The client needs suctioning.
B. The pulse oximeter is wrong.
C. The client's pulse is 98 beats per minute.
D. The measurement is within normal range. - answer-:D. The measurement is within
normal range
Which of the following is a common site for a pulse oximetry sensor?
A. Wrist
B. Index finger
C. Upper arm
D. Second toe - answer-:B. Index finger
Note! Middle finger - according to the second lab practice...
The best time to collect sputum is:
A. On awakening
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. After suctioning - answer-:A. On awakening
A sputum specimen is needed. You should ask the client to:
A. Use mouthwash
B. Brush the teeth
, C. Apply lubricant to the lips
D. Rinse the mouth with clear water - answer-:D. Rinse the mouth with clear water
You are assisting a client with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is
true?
A. The client exhales through pursed lips.
B. The client should do this just after eating.
C. The client exhales deeply through the nose.
D. The client needs to be in a comfortable lying position. - answer-:A. The client
exhales through pursed lips.
Which of the following is useful for deep breathing?
A. Chest tubes
B. Pulse oximeter
C. Incentive spirometer
D. Partial-rebreather mask - answer-:C. Incentive spirometer
You are assisting with oxygen therapy. You can:
A. Start the oxygen
B. Decide what device to use
C. Turn the oxygen on and off
D. Keep the connecting tubing secure and free of kinks - answer-:D. Keep the
connecting tubing secure and free of kinks
A client has a tracheostomy. Which of the following is true?
A. The outer cannula is removed for cleaning
B. The obturator is inserted after the outer cannula
C. The outer cannula must be secured in place
ELABORATIONS QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE | 100%
SOLVED!!
You are talking to Mr. Poulin. You should do the following:
A. Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly.
B. Sit out of direct light.
C. Shout.
D. Sit on the side of his affected ear - answer-:A. Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly.
Glaucoma is:
A. An ear disorder common among children
B. Sign language for people with hearing loss
C. A disease that damages the optic nerve
D. A symptom of cataracts - answer-:C. A disease that damages the optic nerve
When not worn, glasses should be:
A. Left on the bed or chair within easy reach
B. Left out of the case on the bedside table
C. Kept in a cleaning solution
D. Kept in their case - answer-:D. Kept in their case
,Alcohol and narcotics affect oxygen needs because they:
A. Depress the breathing centre in the brain
B. Are pollutants
C. Cause allergies
D. Cause a pneumothorax - answer-:A. Depress the breathing centre in the brain
Hypoxia is:
A. The lack of oxygen
B. Not enough oxygen in the cells
C. Not enough oxygen in the blood
D. The amount of hemoglobin that contains oxygen - answer-:B. Not enough oxygen in
the cells
An early sign of hypoxia is:
A. Dysphasia
B. Cyanosis
C. Restlessness
D. Decreased pulse and respiratory rates - answer-:C. Restlessness
A client can breathe deeply and comfortably only while sitting. This state is called:
A. Bradypnea
B. Orthopnea
C. Biot's respirations
D. Kussmaul's respirations - answer-:B. Orthopnea
Which of the following is a sign of altered respiratory function?
A. Joint pain
,B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Severe abdominal pain
D. Wheezing or crowing sounds - answer-:D. Wheezing or crowing sounds
A client's SpO2 is 98%. Which of the following is true?
A. The client needs suctioning.
B. The pulse oximeter is wrong.
C. The client's pulse is 98 beats per minute.
D. The measurement is within normal range. - answer-:D. The measurement is within
normal range
Which of the following is a common site for a pulse oximetry sensor?
A. Wrist
B. Index finger
C. Upper arm
D. Second toe - answer-:B. Index finger
Note! Middle finger - according to the second lab practice...
The best time to collect sputum is:
A. On awakening
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. After suctioning - answer-:A. On awakening
A sputum specimen is needed. You should ask the client to:
A. Use mouthwash
B. Brush the teeth
, C. Apply lubricant to the lips
D. Rinse the mouth with clear water - answer-:D. Rinse the mouth with clear water
You are assisting a client with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is
true?
A. The client exhales through pursed lips.
B. The client should do this just after eating.
C. The client exhales deeply through the nose.
D. The client needs to be in a comfortable lying position. - answer-:A. The client
exhales through pursed lips.
Which of the following is useful for deep breathing?
A. Chest tubes
B. Pulse oximeter
C. Incentive spirometer
D. Partial-rebreather mask - answer-:C. Incentive spirometer
You are assisting with oxygen therapy. You can:
A. Start the oxygen
B. Decide what device to use
C. Turn the oxygen on and off
D. Keep the connecting tubing secure and free of kinks - answer-:D. Keep the
connecting tubing secure and free of kinks
A client has a tracheostomy. Which of the following is true?
A. The outer cannula is removed for cleaning
B. The obturator is inserted after the outer cannula
C. The outer cannula must be secured in place
