Question 1

What condition or disease decreases lung compliance? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma 
B)  Atelectasis 
C)  Pneumothorax 
D)  Pulmonary edema 
E)  Lobar emphysema 
A)  Asthma 
B)  Atelectasis 
C)  Pneumothorax 
D)  Pulmonary edema 
E)  Lobar emphysema

Question 2

A nurse is calculating the correlation of Pao2 with Sao2 according to the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. What parameter should indicate that the Pao2 is less than 50 to 60 mm Hg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coarse lung sounds 
B)  Temperature of 100° F 
C)  Respiratory rate of 58 
D)  Pulse oximetry reading of 90% or less 
A)  Coarse lung sounds 
B)  Temperature of 100° F 
C)  Respiratory rate of 58 
D)  Pulse oximetry reading of 90% or less

Question 3

The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways is a common practice that functions in which manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has no proven benefit 
B)  Decreases the viscosity of mucus 
C)  Decreases bronchoconstriction 
D)  Reduces the inflammation of the lower airways 
A)  Has no proven benefit 
B)  Decreases the viscosity of mucus 
C)  Decreases bronchoconstriction 
D)  Reduces the inflammation of the lower airways

Question 4

The nurse is caring for a child on oxygen being delivered by a nasal cannula. What is the advantage of delivering oxygen in this manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can deliver mist if desired. 
B)  It is less likely to cause abdominal distention. 
C)  The child is able to eat and talk while getting oxygen. 
D)  This method can deliver a higher concentration of oxygen. 
A)  It can deliver mist if desired. 
B)  It is less likely to cause abdominal distention. 
C)  The child is able to eat and talk while getting oxygen. 
D)  This method can deliver a higher concentration of oxygen.

Question 5

How much oxygen is contained in ambient air (room air)?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  21% 
C)  30% 
D)  42% 
A)  15% 
B)  21% 
C)  30% 
D)  42%

What condition or disease decreases lung compliance? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is calculating the correlation of Pao₂ with Sao₂ according to the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. What parameter should indicate that the Pao₂ is less than 50 to 60 mm Hg?

The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways is a common practice that functions in which manner?

The nurse is caring for a child on oxygen being delivered by a nasal cannula. What is the advantage of delivering oxygen in this manner?

How much oxygen is contained in ambient air (room air)?

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family

Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

The High-Risk Newborn and Family

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of the Infant

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of the Adolescent

Family-Centered Care of the Child with Chronic Illness or Disability

Family-Centered Palliative Care

The Child with Cognitive, Sensory, or Communication Impairment

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

The Child with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

The Child with Renal Dysfunction

The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child with Cancer

The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

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Exam 27: Overview of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange

What condition or disease decreases lung compliance? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is calculating the correlation of Pao2 with Sao2 according to the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. What parameter should indicate that the Pao2 is less than 50 to 60 mm Hg?

The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways is a common practice that functions in which manner?

The nurse is caring for a child on oxygen being delivered by a nasal cannula. What is the advantage of delivering oxygen in this manner?

How much oxygen is contained in ambient air (room air)?

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family

Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

The High-Risk Newborn and Family

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of the Infant

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of the Adolescent

Family-Centered Care of the Child with Chronic Illness or Disability

Family-Centered Palliative Care

The Child with Cognitive, Sensory, or Communication Impairment

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

The Child with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

The Child with Renal Dysfunction

The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child with Cancer

The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

Filters

A nurse is calculating the correlation of Pao₂ with Sao₂ according to the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. What parameter should indicate that the Pao₂ is less than 50 to 60 mm Hg?