Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 21- Respiratory Function
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Which of the following interview questions would be most appropriate when a nurse is assessing an older adult’s overall respiratory function? | |
| A) | “Would you be interested in finding out more about environmental smoke?” | |
| B) | “Did either of your parents experience lung diseases?” | |
| C) | “Have you ever worked in a job where you were exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, or other pollutants? | |
| D) | “What do you do to actively maintain your health?” | |
| 2. | A 65-year-old man with a long-standing history of COPD was placed recently on Coumadin after experiencing atrial fibrillation. Upon discharge from the hospital, which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching? | |
| A) | “I will continue to use smokeless tobacco since it’s a lot better than smoking.” | |
| B) | “I will avoid using over-the-counter antihistamines since they can dry my mucosal secretions.” | |
| C) | “I will watch my intake of dark green leafy vegetables since they may impact the effects of Coumadin.” | |
| D) | “I will not take any herbal preparations without my health care provider’s knowledge.” | |
| 3. | A 70-year-old woman smoked for 30 years and has a history of COPD. Her husband assists her with cooking, cleaning, and transportation. They recently received assistance from a home health nurse when the husband became ill. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should be a priority for the home health nurse? | |
| A) | Impaired Gas Exchange | |
| B) | Ineffective Breathing Pattern | |
| C) | Altered Health Maintenance | |
| D) | Activity Intolerance | |
| 4. | Which of the following physical assessment findings is within normal limits for older adults in contrast to younger adults? | |
| A) | Kyphosis and increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest | |
| B) | Increased intensity of lung sounds | |
| C) | Decreased resonance on percussion | |
| D) | Decreased adventitious sounds in lower lungs | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | D |
| 4. | A |
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