Chapter 24: Assessment of the Respiratory System

Monahan Phipps Medical Surgical 8th Edition By Monahan

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Chapter 24: Assessment of the Respiratory System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Alveoli are most likely to collapse (resulting in atelectasis) when which condition exists?
1. Inadequate surfactant
2. Decreased atmospheric pressure
3. Reduced pulmonary blood flow
4. Thin alveolar-capillary membrane

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Respiratory

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. During the process of ventilation, air enters the lungs when:
1. Intrathoracic pressure exceeds airway pressure
2. Intrapulmonic pressure exceeds alveolar pressure
3. Intrathoracic pressure is less than atmospheric pressure
4. Intrapleural pressure is less than intrapulmonic pressure

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Respiratory

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. A patient with phrenic nerve damage is at risk for problems with:
1. Maintaining cardiac rhythm
2. Adequate air exchange
3. Swallowing
4. Vocalization

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Respiratory

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. Decreased lung compliance means that the lungs:
1. Have difficulty inflating because they are stiff
2. Are compromised by weak airways
3. Recoil and relax with greater ease
4. Yield easily to pressure changes

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Respiratory

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC:   Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

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