Ch lewis respiratory Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lower Respiratory Problems-Lewis Ch. 27 Exam with Complete Solutions

Ch.25, 26, 27, & 28 Lewis Respiratory With complete solution

Ch.25, 26, 27, & 28 Lewis Respiratory With complete solution

Lewis Ch. 25 - Assessment Of Respiratory System

To promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to a. take deep breaths b. cough five times per hour to prevent alveolar collapse c. decrease fluid intake to reduce fluid accumulation in the alveoli d. sit with head of bed elevated to promote air movement through the pores of Kohn a. take deep breaths A patient with a respiratory condition asks, "How does air get into my lungs?" The nurse bases her answer on knowledge that air moves into the lungs because o...

ATI PROCTORED MEDSURGE EXAM 1) A nurse is collecting data from a client who was admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Nonresponsive Commands 2) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has angina - Chest Discomfort Radiated - Pain lasting less that 15mins - Pain that is relieved with rest 3) A ...

A patient with recurrent shortness of breath has just had a bronchoscopy. What is a priority nursing action immediately after the procedure? -Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. -Assess the patient's level of consciousness. -Monitor and manage the patient's level of pain. -Assess the patient's heart rate and blood pressure. CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. Rationale: Priorities for assessment are the patient's airway and breathing, both of which may be c...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring - correct answer ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information about the PaCO2 and ...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Questions with correct Answers 2024 Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information ...

NURSING 250 MEDSURG 1 PROCTORED 1 Exam Guide Questions completed ; Answers provided 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has lef-sided heart failure. Which of the following fndings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is actvated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. Frothy sputum-Lef sided- can be blood tnged d. Jugular vein distenton→ Right Ratonale: ATI MS: pg. 198 ch 32 pdf Lef side: dyspnea, orthopnea, ...