Exam 32: Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems

A nurse is teaching a client about warfarin (Coumadin).What assessment finding by the nurse indicates a possible barrier to self-management?

A nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation.When double-checking the ventilator settings with the respiratory therapist,what should the nurse ensure as a priority?

A nurse is assisting the health care provider who is intubating a client.The provider has been attempting to intubate for 40 seconds.What action by the nurse takes priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who is on mechanical ventilation.What actions will promote comfort in this client? (Select all that apply.)

A client in the emergency department has several broken ribs.What care measure will best promote comfort?

A student nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox)to a client.What action by the student requires immediate intervention by the supervising nurse?

A 242-pound client is being mechanically ventilated.To prevent lung injury,what setting should the nurse anticipate for tidal volume? (Record your answer using a whole number.)___ mL

A client is hospitalized with a second episode of pulmonary embolism (PE).Recent genetic testing reveals the client has an alteration in the gene CYP2C19.What action by the nurse is best?

When working with women who are taking hormonal birth control,what health promotion measures should the nurse teach to prevent possible pulmonary embolism (PE)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for five clients.For which clients would the nurse assess a high risk for developing a pulmonary embolism (PE)? (Select all that apply.)