Question 1

Which of these diets is usually prescribed for a client who has bronchiectasis?

Accepted Answer

A) low calorie,low fat 
B) low cholesterol,potassium restricted 
C) high calorie,high carbohydrate 
D) high protein,high fat 
A) low calorie,low fat 
B) low cholesterol,potassium restricted 
C) high calorie,high carbohydrate 
D) high protein,high fat

Question 2

A client who had a laryngectomy will be discharged soon.Which of the following approaches would BEST provide the nurse with necessary information about support and home care?

Accepted Answer

A) "Can you give me the number of the person who will be assisting you when you are discharged?" 
B) "Who do you have at home to help you once you are discharged?" 
C) "Will you have enough help at home when you are discharged?" 
D) "You will be requiring some assistance when you go home,so I have called our social worker to talk to you later today and help you coordinate your needs." 
A) "Can you give me the number of the person who will be assisting you when you are discharged?" 
B) "Who do you have at home to help you once you are discharged?" 
C) "Will you have enough help at home when you are discharged?" 
D) "You will be requiring some assistance when you go home,so I have called our social worker to talk to you later today and help you coordinate your needs."

Question 3

Which of the following measures should the nurse take when caring for the hospitalized client with TB?

Accepted Answer

A) Double-bag and dispose of client secretions as infectious waste. 
B) Wear gown,gloves,goggles,head cover,particulate respiratory mask,and shoe covers when entering the client's room. 
C) Instruct the client to wear a surgical mask at all times. 
D) Select reusable care items and keep them in the client's room. 
A) Double-bag and dispose of client secretions as infectious waste. 
B) Wear gown,gloves,goggles,head cover,particulate respiratory mask,and shoe covers when entering the client's room. 
C) Instruct the client to wear a surgical mask at all times. 
D) Select reusable care items and keep them in the client's room.

Question 4

What is the primary site for gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

A) alveolar ducts 
B) alveoli 
C) bronchi 
D) terminal bronchioles 
A) alveolar ducts 
B) alveoli 
C) bronchi 
D) terminal bronchioles

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) fluid accumulation in the lungs 
B) inflammation of the pleura 
C) obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm 
D) obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway 
A) fluid accumulation in the lungs 
B) inflammation of the pleura 
C) obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm 
D) obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway

Question 6

For a client with acute upper respiratory tract infection,which of these diets is usually prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A) bland foods,such as coffee or ice cream,to avoid temperature extremes 
B) NPO 
C) clear liquid 
D) normal 
A) bland foods,such as coffee or ice cream,to avoid temperature extremes 
B) NPO 
C) clear liquid 
D) normal

Question 7

Which of these terms describes a condition in which the pleural exudate becomes infected?

Accepted Answer

A) bronchitis 
B) emphysema 
C) empyema 
D) pleurisy 
A) bronchitis 
B) emphysema 
C) empyema 
D) pleurisy

Question 8

Treatment of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)includes:

Accepted Answer

A) administration of surfactant therapy 
B) clear liquid diet 
C) administration of oxygen via a reservoir mask 
D) supportive care until the underlying cause is found and treated 
A) administration of surfactant therapy 
B) clear liquid diet 
C) administration of oxygen via a reservoir mask 
D) supportive care until the underlying cause is found and treated

Question 9

Immediate treatment of epistaxis would include:

Accepted Answer

A) administration of supplemental oxygen 
B) cauterizing of nasal mucosa 
C) compression of the nares 
D) fluid and blood replacement 
A) administration of supplemental oxygen 
B) cauterizing of nasal mucosa 
C) compression of the nares 
D) fluid and blood replacement

Question 10

Which of these terms describes an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) acrocyanosis 
B) anoxia 
C) cyanosis 
D) hypoxemia 
A) acrocyanosis 
B) anoxia 
C) cyanosis 
D) hypoxemia

Question 11

Education for the client who has emphysema should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) planning a low-protein,low-carbohydrate diet 
B) supplemental oxygen administration at 6 L/min 
C) administration of mucolytic agents 
D) planning a graded exercise program 
A) planning a low-protein,low-carbohydrate diet 
B) supplemental oxygen administration at 6 L/min 
C) administration of mucolytic agents 
D) planning a graded exercise program

Question 12

Which of these medications is usually prescribed initially for a client who has developed a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Activase 
B) Coumadin 
C) heparin 
D) Lovenox 
A) Activase 
B) Coumadin 
C) heparin 
D) Lovenox

Question 13

A client who has terminal lung cancer asks the nurse,"Have you ever seen anyone recover from this type of cancer?" Which of these responses should the nurse make?

Accepted Answer

A) "No,but I have seen many clients improve dramatically." 
B) "You should focus on improving your health,not curing it." 
C) "Never." 
D) "Yes,I have." 
A) "No,but I have seen many clients improve dramatically." 
B) "You should focus on improving your health,not curing it." 
C) "Never." 
D) "Yes,I have."

Question 14

The flow of blood through the vessels of a specific organ or body part is called:

Accepted Answer

A) diffusion 
B) external respiration 
C) perfusion 
D) ventilation 
A) diffusion 
B) external respiration 
C) perfusion 
D) ventilation

Exam 35: Respiratory System

Which of these diets is usually prescribed for a client who has bronchiectasis?

A client who had a laryngectomy will be discharged soon.Which of the following approaches would BEST provide the nurse with necessary information about support and home care?

Which of the following measures should the nurse take when caring for the hospitalized client with TB?

What is the primary site for gas exchange?

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

For a client with acute upper respiratory tract infection,which of these diets is usually prescribed?

Which of these terms describes a condition in which the pleural exudate becomes infected?

Treatment of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)includes:

Immediate treatment of epistaxis would include:

Which of these terms describes an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood?

Education for the client who has emphysema should include which of the following?

Which of these medications is usually prescribed initially for a client who has developed a pulmonary embolism?

A client who has terminal lung cancer asks the nurse,"Have you ever seen anyone recover from this type of cancer?" Which of these responses should the nurse make?

The flow of blood through the vessels of a specific organ or body part is called:

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