eGalen College of Nursing NCLEX Review Quarter 2- Quiz 3 Respiratory

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1. A nurse is providing instructions to a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of emphysema about positions that will enhance the effects of breathing during dyspneic periods. Which position will the... nurse instruct the client to assume? A. Sitting up in bed. B. Side-lying in bed C. Sitting in a recliner chair D. Sitting on the side of the bed, leaning on an overbed table 2. A nurse is gathering data on a client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). The nurse reviews the results of which diagnostic test that will confirm this diagnosis? A. Chest X- ray B. Bronchoscopy C. Sputum culture D. Tuberculin skin test 3. Which of the following identifies the route of transmission of TB? A. Hand to mouth B. The enteric route C. The airborne route D. Body and body fluids 4. A nurse is caring for a client with emphysema who is receiving oxygen. The nurse checks the oxygen flow rate to ensure that it does not exceed A. 1 L/minute B. 2 L/minute C. 6 L/minute D. 10 L/minute 5. A nurse is instructing a client about pursed lip breathing and the client asks the nurse about its purpose. The nurse tells the client that the primary purpose of pursed lip breathing is to A. Promote oxygen intake B. Strengthen the diaphragm C. Strengthen the intercostal muscles D. Promote carbon dioxide elimination 6. The nurse is assigned to care for a client following a left pneumonectomy. The nurse would avoid positioning the client A. On the side B. In a low Fowler’s position [Show More]

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