Secretions Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

COPD CORRECT ANSWER Preventable and treatable disease state characterized by air flow limitation that is not fully reversible. Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER Presence of permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibroisis Chronic bronchitis CORRECT ANSWER Chronic productive cough for three months in each of two successive years in a pt for whom other causes of the productive cough have been excluded ...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXIT EXAM( 2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS ) 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for thenurse to use to thin this client's secretions? 1) Provide humidified oxygen. → want to hyperoxygenate prior to suction 2) Perform chest physiotherapy prior to suctioning. 3) Prelubricate the suction catheter tip with sterile saline when suctioning the airway...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 800 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the client the nee...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXIT EXAM( 2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS )2023 -2024 / MED SURG ATI PROCTORED EXAM 2023-2024 | AGRADE 97% SUCCESS RATE | WELL ORGANISED,EASY TO READ AND COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for thenurse to use to thin this client's secretions? 1) Provide humidified oxygen. → want to hyperoxygenate prior to suction 2...

Exam 3: NSG530/ NSG 530 (NEW 2023/ 2024) - Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct QUESTION superior mesenteric artery large abdominal artery; feed large and small intes- tine QUESTION Valsalva maneuver Answer: forcible exhalation against a closed glottis, resulting in increased intrathoracic pressure QUESTION Role of bacterial flora Answer: -ferment undigestible carbohydrates (cellulose) -synthesize vitamins ...

The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: A. Chest excursion B. Spinal curvatures C. The respiratory pattern D. The fingernail and its base D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of long-standing hypoxemia, is evidenced by an increase in the angle between the base of the nail and the fingernail to 180 degrees or more, usually accompanied by an increase in the depth, bulk, and sponginess of the end of the finger. ...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: 5 categories of surgery (DCRPC) Answer: diagnostic, curative, restorative, palliative, and cosmetic Q: surgery puts a strain on what 3 systems? Answer: cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory Q: Why is diabetes a surgical risk factor Answer: stress can cause swings in blood sug...

What is the major function of bile? a. Emulsification of fats b. Digestion of fats c. Stimulation of stomach secretions d. Inhibition of stomach contractions e. Assist amino acid absorption correct answersa. Emulsification of fats Histamine: a. Causes local blood vessels to constrict. b. Causes local blood vessels to restrict fluid loss. c. Decreases blood flow to the affected area. d. Causes local swelling of the affected area. e. Causes the blood pressure in the body to increase. ...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: Nursing care for patient on mechanical ventilation Answer: Check physician order each shift & then check vent for proper settings o Check alarms to see that they are on Q: Ventilation troubleshooting Answer: o Keep tubing clear of pooled water; empty water into appropriate receptacle as needed...

a nurse is caring for a client who's receiving mechanical ventilation when the low-pressure alarm sounds. which of the following situations should the nurse recognize as a possible cause of the alarm? A.) Excess secretions B.) Kinks in the tubing C.) Artificial airway cuff leak D.) Biting on the endotracheal tube - Answer-artificial airway cuff leak rationale: An artificial airway cuff leak interferes with oxygenation and causes the low-pressure alarm to sound. a nurse is providing dis...