Exam 35: Respiratory System

Which of the following factors may cause an episode of extrinsic asthma?

When a client is being treated for epistaxis,which protective equipment should the nurse wear?

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing a respiratory pattern characterized by irregular periods of increased rate and depth of respiration.The nurse notes this in the client's record as:

What is the main goal for the treatment of a client with pneumonia?

The respiratory tissues perform which of these functions?

When the nurse assesses the function that provides the body with a means of gas exchange,it includes an evaluation of:

Which of the following describes the life-threatening condition that is characterized by a rapid shift of fluid from the plasma into the pulmonary interstitial tissue and the alveoli and that can occur as a result of severe left ventricular failure?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of influenza.The nurse would expect this client to be treated with which of the following antiviral medications? (Select all that apply. )

Which of these terms describes an asthma attack that persists and does not respond to treatment?

Which of these factors can cause a closed pneumothorax?

The conducting airways are lined with which of the following?

What is the function of type I alveolar cells?

Upon auscultation of breath sounds,a nurse hears popping noises on inspiration and expiration.These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?

The nurse is aware that the movement of gases into and out of the lung is called:

The nurse notes the client experienced a temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping.The nurse would document this as "The client experienced periods of _____."

Risk factors for the development of pneumonia include which of the following?

When blood within the pulmonary capillary network is oxygenated,it travels to the heart via which structure?

Which of the following may predispose an individual to developing chronic bronchitis?

Which of these conditions can occur if a pleural effusion is left untreated?

For clients with atelectasis secondary to pneumothorax or pleural effusion,which of these treatments is indicated?