Exam 29: Alterations of Pulmonary Function

A nurse is reviewing the results of an arterial blood gas (ABG) and finds reduced oxygenation of arterial blood.What term should the nurse use to describe this condition?

What is the most likely cause of chronic bronchitis in a 25 year old?

A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE).Which of the following symptoms most likely occurred before treatment is initiated?

A 20-year history of smoking causes airways to be obstructed as a result of:

Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE)?

Asthma is thought to be caused by:

A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in:

A 60 year old with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema.Assessment shows an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter.The nurse attributes this finding to:

A 26 year old recently underwent surgery and is now experiencing dyspnea, cough, fever, and leukocytosis.Tests reveal a collapsed lung caused by the removal of air from obstructed alveoli.Which term is used to document this condition?

The patient diagnosed with tuberculosis can transmit this disease through:

Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by:

A 42 year old presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia.Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury.What is the most likely diagnosis supported by the patient's condition?

Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect in a patient who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing respiratory failure?

Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor?

Pneumonia is caused by:

What type of breathing will the nurse observe while assessing a patient experiencing both metabolic acidosis and Kussmaul respirations?

A 20 year old presents reporting difficulty breathing when lying down.What term should the nurse use to document this condition?

Which organism does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of empyema?

What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?

A 65 year old diagnosed with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing.Physical exam reveals both bluish skin and mucous membranes.What term will the nurse use to document these observations?