Question 1

Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Answering the client's questions about proper procedure when performing breathing exercises 
B)  Assisting the client to sit upright in order to perform breathing exercises 
C)  Evaluating the effectiveness of breathing exercises 
D)  Evaluating the client's technique when using an incentive spirometer 
A)  Answering the client's questions about proper procedure when performing breathing exercises 
B)  Assisting the client to sit upright in order to perform breathing exercises 
C)  Evaluating the effectiveness of breathing exercises 
D)  Evaluating the client's technique when using an incentive spirometer B

Question 2

A client is prescribed the use of an incentive spirometer. Which action should the nurse assign to assistive personnel (AP) when caring for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand the device to the client 
B)  Instruct on the use of the device 
C)  Assess breath sounds before using the device 
D)  Evaluate breath sounds after using the device 
A)  Hand the device to the client 
B)  Instruct on the use of the device 
C)  Assess breath sounds before using the device 
D)  Evaluate breath sounds after using the device A

Question 3

A client has retraction of the muscles between the ribs when breathing. In which way should the nurse document this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tracheal tug 
B)  Intercostal retraction 
C)  Substernal retraction 
D)  Suprasternal retraction 
A)  Tracheal tug 
B)  Intercostal retraction 
C)  Substernal retraction 
D)  Suprasternal retraction B

Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

A client is prescribed the use of an incentive spirometer. Which action should the nurse assign to assistive personnel (AP) when caring for this client?

A client has retraction of the muscles between the ribs when breathing. In which way should the nurse document this finding?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 24: Breathing Exercises

Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

A client is prescribed the use of an incentive spirometer. Which action should the nurse assign to assistive personnel (AP) when caring for this client?

A client has retraction of the muscles between the ribs when breathing. In which way should the nurse document this finding?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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