Exam 36: Oxygenation

A nurse is suctioning a male client via a tracheostomy tube.When suctioning,the nurse must limit the suctioning time to a maximum of:

The nurse admits a patient diagnosed with pneumonia.Which data findings indicate that the patient is not oxygenating adequately? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers intravenous morphine sulfate to a patient for pain control.She will need to monitor her patient for which of the following adverse effects?

The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV,a viral infection causing copious airway secretions.What consideration will influence the nurse's plan of care most?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube.What outcome would indicate the chest tube can be discontinued?

For which patient could the nurse collect a sputum specimen without using a suction catheter?

A patient has a history of COPD.His pulse oximetry reading is 97%.What other findings would indicate adequate tissue and organ oxygenation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient requiring a mechanical ventilator.When checking the inline thermometer,the nurse finds what temperature acceptable?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute asthma event.What classification of medications would the nurse anticipate administering to this patient? Select all that apply.

You are caring for an adult patient with a tracheostomy who is being mechanically ventilated.His pulse oximetry reading is 85%,heart rate is 113 beats/min,and respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min.The patient is very restless.His respirations are labored,and you hear gurgling sounds.You auscultate crackles and rhonchi in both lungs.What is the most appropriate action to take?

A 62-year-old man with emphysema says,"My doctor wants me to quit smoking.It's too late now,though; I already have lung problems." Which of the following would be the best response to his statement?

The nurse is counseling a 17-year-old girl on smoking cessation.The nurse should include which of the following helpful tips in her education? Select all that apply.

The nurse is admitting to the medical-surgical unit an older adult woman with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure.The patient is complaining of shortness of breath,and the nurse observes conversational dyspnea.What is the first action the nurse should take?

The nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD)test to a homeless client.Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing is true?

Which of the following factors influence normal lung volumes and capacities? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a patient about her chest drainage system.Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.