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FSCJ 1460CLATEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
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 - 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.
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d. Patient's respiratory rate will increase to 28 breaths/min during
hospitalization. - answer -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 - 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 - answer -d.
Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min
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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. - 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 - answer -c. Left atrium
Which situation contributes to cyanosis in the pulmonary patient?
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a. Increased PaCO2 levels
b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Decreased PaCO2 levels - 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
c. Hyperventilation due to anxiety
d. Decreased respiratory effort due to scoliosis - 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 - answer -c. Decreased PaO2 levels
FSCJ 1460CLATEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
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 - 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.
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d. Patient's respiratory rate will increase to 28 breaths/min during
hospitalization. - answer -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 - 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 - answer -d.
Nonrebreather mask at a flow rate of 5 L/min
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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. - 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 - answer -c. Left atrium
Which situation contributes to cyanosis in the pulmonary patient?
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a. Increased PaCO2 levels
b. Hemoglobin that is not saturated with oxygen
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Decreased PaCO2 levels - 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
c. Hyperventilation due to anxiety
d. Decreased respiratory effort due to scoliosis - 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 - answer -c. Decreased PaO2 levels
