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The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

MN 568 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Answers 2021 Respiratory Review 1. A chronic cough lasts longer than: 8 Weeks 2. You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pt's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex? Arnold Reflex 3. Julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. You assess her for: Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 4. A pt with HTN comes in and insists that one of his new meds is causing him to cough. When lo...

You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pt's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex?, Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx?, George has COPD and an 80% forced expiratory volume in 1 second. How would you classify the severity of his CO...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? (Ans- 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? (Ans- 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. If trying to lose wt:...

Wheezing means? Powerful indication of what? correct answer: bronchospasm edema excessive secretions obstructive lung dz What is the order for physical assessment with respiratory? correct answer: Inspect Palpate Percuss Auscultate What patients are contraindicated for PFTs (pulmonary function tests)? correct answer: Acute severe asthma resp distress angina pnemo hemoptysis active TB What is kussmaul respirations? correct answer: rapid, large volume breathing = relate...

Family Medicine EOR Pulmonology Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Q: What is COPD? Answer: Largely irreversible airflow obstruction due to loss of elastic recoil & increased airway resistance Q: What two diseases does COPD include? Answer: Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Q: What is a genetic disorder that leads to panacinar emphysema? Answer: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency ** only genetic disease linked to COPD in patie...

NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM / NR601 MIDTERM EXAM (NEW-2024) CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING 1.What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?:ANS: 1. Reduced physi- ological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3.Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) 2.What is the preferred amount of exercise for elde...

The primary laboratory tests used to evaluate the respiratory system and diagnose the disorders affecting it are: A. Tissue biopsy, pulse oximetry, and arterial blood gases B. Arterial blood gases; tissue biopsy; and nasal, throat, and sputum cultures. C. Nasal, throat, and sputum cultures; ear swab; tissue biopsy D, tissue biopsy, arterial blood gases, and blood glucose CORRECT ANSWER-B. Arterial blood gases; tissue biopsy; and nasal, throat, and sputum cultures The nurse knows that when...