Exam 15: Oxygenation

The nurse is providing care to a client with asthma.When developing the client's plan of care,which intervention would be most appropriate to promote effective gas exchange?

A client admitted with smoke inhalation injuries develops signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).The nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which course of action with regard to oxygenation?

The ion that cannot be regulated properly in clients with cystic fibrosis is

A 15-year-old client with cystic fibrosis asks why she has not started her menstrual period yet.Which response by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is placing a newborn baby in the nursery crib with the baby's back down.The mother tells the nurse that she doubts the baby will be able to sleep that way,as all the family members sleep on their stomachs.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

What is one genetic cause of COPD?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a toddler diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).Which intervention is inappropriate for this client?

Which assessment finding by the nurse supports the diagnosis that a client is in the early stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Which interventions should the nurse select to address the client's ineffective breathing pattern? Select all that apply.

One primary method for preventing ARDS in hospitalized clients is

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with septic shock.Which early clinical manifestation might indicate the development of ARDS?

The mother of a 5-month-old baby,who attends daycare,is concerned because the child has developed a runny nose,cough,and low-grade fever over the last few days.These symptoms are consistent with which condition?

The pediatric nurse is providing education to a new mother regarding ways to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

The clinic nurse is educating a group of new moms on the risk factors and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).What should the nurse stress as the best way to prevent RSV?

Which is the most appropriate outcome for the nurse to select for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility with regard to preventing RSV?

The nurse is planning care for the parents of an infant who died as the result of sudden infant death syndrome.Which collaborative interventions does the nurse plan for when providing care to these parents? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Which intervention is appropriate to decrease an infant's risk for SIDS?

The nurse recognizes that which pathophysiologic changes are occurring when caring for the client with respiratory acidosis? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is educating the client on effective coughing techniques.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is providing care to a client with sepsis due to a severely infected leg wound.The client states that he is having trouble breathing.Upon assessment,the nurse notes dyspnea,a respiratory rate of 32,the use of accessory muscles to breathe,and rales and rhonchi upon auscultation of the lungs.The nurse recognizes these findings as characteristic of what condition?