Question 1

Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coughing during the night while sleeping 
B)  Purposefully sitting up straighter to get a deep breath 
C)  Shortness of breath when crossing a large parking lot 
D)  Three episodes of diagnosed bronchitis in twelve months 
A)  Coughing during the night while sleeping 
B)  Purposefully sitting up straighter to get a deep breath 
C)  Shortness of breath when crossing a large parking lot 
D)  Three episodes of diagnosed bronchitis in twelve months

Question 2

What should the nurse teach an older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is newly diagnosed with tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the early stage, tuberculosis causes shortness of breath. 
B)  An infection related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes tuberculosis. 
C)  Tuberculosis spreads from persons who have few to no symptoms. 
D)  Immunosuppressants, like steroids, must be used cautiously with tuberculosis. 
A)  In the early stage, tuberculosis causes shortness of breath. 
B)  An infection related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes tuberculosis. 
C)  Tuberculosis spreads from persons who have few to no symptoms. 
D)  Immunosuppressants, like steroids, must be used cautiously with tuberculosis.

Question 3

The nurse instructs an older client with asthma about use of a peak flow meter. The nurse instructs the client to use the meter at which times? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  After eating dinner in the evening 
B)  If feeling like cold symptoms are occurring 
C)  If wheezing or tightness in the chest occurs 
D)  In the morning after awakening and in the early afternoon 
E)  Every day for the first two weeks after medication changes 
A)  After eating dinner in the evening 
B)  If feeling like cold symptoms are occurring 
C)  If wheezing or tightness in the chest occurs 
D)  In the morning after awakening and in the early afternoon 
E)  Every day for the first two weeks after medication changes

Question 4

What should the nurse keep in mind when teaching an older client about smoking cessation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people quit smoking several times before they are successful. 
B)  Bupropion (Zyban) is effective when used alone to decrease cravings. 
C)  A piece of nicotine gum should be chewed for 5 minutes of every waking hour. 
D)  Use of a nicotine patch is considered safe for anyone who has smoked regularly. 
A)  Most people quit smoking several times before they are successful. 
B)  Bupropion (Zyban) is effective when used alone to decrease cravings. 
C)  A piece of nicotine gum should be chewed for 5 minutes of every waking hour. 
D)  Use of a nicotine patch is considered safe for anyone who has smoked regularly.

Question 5

The nurse has instructed an older client on ways to prevent the recurrence of pneumonia. Which client statement best indicates teaching was successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will get the influenza vaccine every year before February." 
B)  "Antivirals work best within one to two days of getting the flu virus." 
C)  "My allergy to eggs means I have to be monitored after I get any vaccination." 
D)  "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine before I am discharged from the hospital." 
A)  "I will get the influenza vaccine every year before February." 
B)  "Antivirals work best within one to two days of getting the flu virus." 
C)  "My allergy to eggs means I have to be monitored after I get any vaccination." 
D)  "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine before I am discharged from the hospital."

Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?

What should the nurse teach an older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is newly diagnosed with tuberculosis?

The nurse instructs an older client with asthma about use of a peak flow meter. The nurse instructs the client to use the meter at which times? Select all that apply.

What should the nurse keep in mind when teaching an older client about smoking cessation?

The nurse has instructed an older client on ways to prevent the recurrence of pneumonia. Which client statement best indicates teaching was successful?

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Exam 16: The Respiratory System

Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?

What should the nurse teach an older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is newly diagnosed with tuberculosis?

The nurse instructs an older client with asthma about use of a peak flow meter. The nurse instructs the client to use the meter at which times? Select all that apply.

What should the nurse keep in mind when teaching an older client about smoking cessation?

The nurse has instructed an older client on ways to prevent the recurrence of pneumonia. Which client statement best indicates teaching was successful?

Principles of Gerontology

Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Nutrition and Aging

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Hematologic System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

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