NUR 3810 - Respiratory National Council Licensure Examination

NUR 3810 - Respiratory National Council Licensure Examination

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Respiratory NCLEX style questions 1. The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which finding would the nurse expect to note on a... ssessment of this client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY a. Hypocapnia (hyper) b. A hyper inflated chest noted on x-ray c. Decreased oxygen saturation with mild exercise d. A widened diaphragm noted on the chest x-ray (flattened) e. Pulmonary function tests that demonstrate increased vital capacity 2. The nurse instructs a client to use the pursed-lip method of breathing and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of this type of breathing. The nurse responds, knowing that the primary purpose of pursed-lip breathing is to promote which outcome? a. Promote oxygen intake b. Strengthen the diaphragm c. Strengthen the intercostal muscles d. Promote carbon dioxide elimination 3. The nurse is preparing to suction a client via a tracheostomy tube. The nurse should plan to limit the suctioning time to a maximum of which time period? a. 1 minute b. 5 seconds c. 10 seconds d. 30 seconds 4. The nurse is suctioning a client via an endotracheal tube. During the suctioning procedure, the nurse notes on the monitor that the heart rate is decreasing. Which nursing intervention is most [Show More]