Exam 12: The Respiratory System

The nurse clarifies that when interstitial edema occurs in the lung tissue,it inhibits ventilation by causing which problem(s)?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient.After instructing the patient to cough and deep-breathe,what action should the nurse take next?

Place in the appropriate sequence the steps of auscultation of the chest. -Step 2

While performing an assessment,the nurse auscultates a coarse low-pitched sonorous rattling in the left lower lobe.Based on the presence of this adventitious lung sound,which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse is caring for a patient who was recently admitted with a traumatic head injury.The nurse anticipates that the patient may display which type of respirations?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a respiratory disorder who complains of anorexia.Which factor(s)may contribute to the patient's anorexia?

For which individual(s)does U.S.Public Health Service recommend the influenza immunization?

The nurse is aware that the patient is in respiratory failure when the blood gas findings contain which values?

Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange. -Step 5

The nurse is performing deep tracheal suctioning of a patient with a respiratory disorder.Which action demonstrates appropriate technique?

A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O₂ saturation is 74%,pulse is 120,and respirations are 26.The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler.What action should the nurse take next?

Most of the inspired oxygen is carried to the tissues via which component of the body?

Place in the appropriate sequence the steps of auscultation of the chest. -Step 5

Place in the appropriate sequence the steps of auscultation of the chest. -Step 1

The nurse describes the ability of the lungs to respond to change in the volume and pressure of inhaled air by expanding as lung __________.

Rapid opening and closing of the glottis combined with movement of the mouth,lips,and tongue is what makes _____________.

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)who has been in the hospital for several days.The patient complains of shortness of breath and asks the nurse to turn up his oxygen to compensate for his labored breathing.What is the best nursing response?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an obstructive respiratory disorder.Which of these conditions is an example of an obstructive lung disorder?

When the nurse places the diaphragm of the stethoscope over one of the main bronchi,which expected normal breath sound should the nurse hear?

What is the purpose of mucus?