Question 1

For which situation does a patient with acute lung failure require a bronchodilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive secretions 
B)  Bronchospasms 
C)  Thick secretions 
D)  Fighting the ventilator 
A)  Excessive secretions 
B)  Bronchospasms 
C)  Thick secretions 
D)  Fighting the ventilator

Question 2

What is the major hemodynamic consequence of a massive pulmonary embolus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased systemic vascular resistance leading to left heart failure 
B)  Pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure 
C)  Portal vein blockage leading to ascites 
D)  Embolism to the internal carotids leading to a stroke 
A)  Increased systemic vascular resistance leading to left heart failure 
B)  Pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure 
C)  Portal vein blockage leading to ascites 
D)  Embolism to the internal carotids leading to a stroke

Question 3

A patient was admitted following an aspiration event on the medical-surgical floor.The patient is receiving 40% oxygen via a simple facemask.The patient has become increasingly agitated and confused.The patient's oxygen saturation has dropped from 92% to 84%.The nurse notifies the practitioner about the change in the patient's condition.What interventions should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intubation and mechanical ventilation 
B)  Change in antibiotics orders 
C)  Suction and reposition the patient 
D)  Orders for a sedative 
A)  Intubation and mechanical ventilation 
B)  Change in antibiotics orders 
C)  Suction and reposition the patient 
D)  Orders for a sedative

Question 4

Medical management of a patient with status asthmaticus includes which treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxygen therapy 
B)  Bronchodilators 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Antibiotics 
E)  Intubation and mechanical ventilation 
A)  Oxygen therapy 
B)  Bronchodilators 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Antibiotics 
E)  Intubation and mechanical ventilation

Exam 19: Pulmonary Disorders

For which situation does a patient with acute lung failure require a bronchodilator?

What is the major hemodynamic consequence of a massive pulmonary embolus?

Medical management of a patient with status asthmaticus includes which treatments?

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