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NURS 1102 Passpoint-Respiratory questions with the correct response.Latest update Passpoint-Respiratory questions with the correct response Question 1 See full question A client with asthma has b... een taking theophylline as ordered. Now, the client's blood theophylline level is 4.8 mcg/ml. Which dosage change will the physician order? You Selected: • Maintain the dose. Correct response: • Increase the dose. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question A nurse notices that a client admitted for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is short of breath. The client has signed an advance directive indicating that he doesn't want to be resuscitated. The nurse should: You Selected: • not provide any care. Correct response: • check the client's oxygen saturation. Explanation: Remediation: Question 3 See full question The nurse is teaching a client who will be undergoing a lung resection. The client is told that two chest tubes will be placed during surgery. The nurse explains that the purpose of the lower chest tube is to: You Selected: • remove air. Correct response: • remove fluid. Explanation: Remediation: Question 4 See full question The nurse is planning to teach the client how to properly use a metered-dose inhaler to treat asthma. The nurse should tell the client to: You Selected: • cough and deep-breathe before inhaling the medication. Correct response: • rinse the mouth after each use of a steroid inhaler. Explanation: Question 5 See full question The nurse has administered aminophylline to a client with emphysema. The medication is effective when there is: You Selected: • efficient pulmonary circulation. Correct response: • relaxation of smooth muscles in the bronchioles. Explanation: Question 6 See full question An adolescent with cystic fibrosis has been hospitalized several times. On the latest admission, the client has labored respirations, fatigue, malnutrition, and failure to thrive. Which initial nursing actions are most important? You Selected: • applying an oximeter and initiating respiratory therapy Correct response: • applying an oximeter and initiating respiratory therapy Explanation: Remediation: Question 7 See full question After a total laryngectomy, the client has a feeding tube. The feeding tube is effective if the tube feedings: You Selected: • prevent fistula formation. Correct response: • meet the fluid and nutritional needs of the client. Explanation: Remediation: Question 8 See full question A client with bacterial pneumonia is to be started on IV antibiotics. Which diagnostic tests must be completed before antibiotic therapy begins? You Selected: • red blood cell count Correct response: • sputum culture Explanation: Remediation: Question 9 See full question The nurse assesses the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection. Which findings is expected? You Selected: • coarse crackles and rhonchi Correct response: • coarse crackles and rhonchi Explanation: Remediation: Question 10 See full question A client is prescribed metaproterenol via a metered-dose inhaler, two puffs every 4 hours. The nurse instructs the client to report which adverse effect? You Selected: • decreased pulse rate Correct response: • irregular heartbeat Explanation: [Show More]

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