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Chapter 10- Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

Focus on Adult Health Medical-Surgical Nursing Psc Edition by Linda

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Chapter 10- Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for atelectasis and chooses to implement a first-line measure to prevent atelectasis development in the patient. What is an example of a first-line measure to minimize atelectasis?
  A) Incentive spirometry
  B) Intermittent positive pressure-breathing (IPPB)
  C) Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
  D) Bronchoscopy

 

 

2. The nurse is helping to give Mantoux tests to children who are being registered for kindergarten in the community. How should the nurse administer this test?
  A) Interdermal injection into the inner forearm
  B) Intramuscular injection into the vastus lateralis
  C) Subcutaneous injection into the umbilical area
  D) Insert at a 45-degree angle into the deltoid

 

 

3. A 72-year-old patient is status post right knee replacement, and the nurse recognizes the patient’s risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). What is a priority nursing measure for the prevention of HAP?
  A) Providing emotional support
  B) Giving antibiotics as ordered
  C) Providing extra nutrition for the elderly patient
  D) Providing anticipatory interventions

 

 

4. The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What is the preferred treatment for pain caused by pleurisy?
  A) Morphine sulfate
  B) Meperidine sulfate
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Indomethacin

 

 

5. A patient has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by the paramedics. The patient is suspected of having acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What action should the nurse anticipate?
  A) Preparing to assist with intubating the patient
  B) Setting up oxygen at 3 LPM by nasal prongs
  C) Consulting physiotherapy
  D) Setting up a nebulizer

Answer Key

 

1. A
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A

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