Ch lewis respiratory Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ch.25, 26, 27, & 28 Lewis Respiratory.

Lewis Ch. 27 - Lower Respiratory Problems Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort b. Large amounts of greenish sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85% - ANS ANS: A The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The ...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring - correct answer ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information about the PaCO2 and ...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Questions with correct Answers 2024 Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information ...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information ab...

Which patient is exhibiting an early clinical manifestation of hypoxemia? A A 48-year-old patient who is intoxicated and acutely disoriented to time and place B A 72-year-old patient who has four new premature ventricular contractions per minute C A 67-year-old patient who has dyspnea while resting in the bed or in a reclining chair D A 94-year-old patient who has renal insufficiency, anemia, and decreased urine output CORRECT ANSWER B Early clinical manifestations of hypoxemia include ...

Lewis Ch. 25 - Assessment of Respiratory System A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for allergies before treatment. d. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary func...

Ch.25, 26, 27, & 28 Lewis Respiratory.

ATI PROCTORED MEDSURGE EXAM 1) A nurse is collecting data from a client who was admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Nonresponsive Commands 2) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has angina - Chest Discomfort Radiated - Pain lasting less that 15mins - Pain that is relieved with rest 3) A ...

FOURTH EDITION Lewis’s Australia and New Zealand Edition Di Brown Helen Edwards Lesley Seaton Thomas Buckley Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret McLean Heitkemper Linda Bucher Lewis’s FOURTH EDITION medical–surgical nursing Australia and New Zealand Edition EDITED BY Di Brown RN, PhD, MACN, AFCHSM Project Director, Sister Hospital Program, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, NT, Australia a...