Question

D. Weight loss Q14. The client is exhibiting symptoms indicative of pneumonia. The nurse anticipates which of the following would be the initial diagnostic test? A. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis B. Chest X-ray C. Blood culture D. Sputum culture and sensitivity Q15. The nurse views the term "pink puffer" on a client's chart. This assessment finding leads the nurse to suspect that the client may be experiencing: A. Asthma B. A form of COPD C. Pulmonary embolism D. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Q16. A nurse observes for early manifestations of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a client being treated for smoke inhalation. Which signs indicate the possible onset of ARDS in this client? A. Cough with blood tinged sputum and respiratory alkalosis B. Decrease in both white and red blood cell counts C. Tachypnea and low SaO2 unresponsive to increased oxygen administration D. Hypertension and elevated PaO2 Q17. A client is diagnosed with tension pneumothorax after a car accident. Which of the following can be found on the client during assessment? A. Hyperinflated lungs B. bradycardia C. tracheal deviated to the same side of the lesion D. Tracheal is deviated to the opposite of the lesion Q18. The nurse is instructing a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of emphysema about measures that will enhance the effectiveness of breathing during dyspneic periods. Which position should the nurse instruct the client to assume? A. Sitting up in bed

Answer 1

Q. No. 14. Answer :

Is " B " that is chest X Ray.

Because in chest X-ray only we can able to detect the inflammation of lung paranchyma, and here air sacs may be filled with pus, that we can detect in x ray.

Q. No. 15. Answer :

Is " B ", that is a form of COPD ( Emphysema ).

Because here the patient is characterized by hypoxemia and peripheral edema due to right heart failure, but still able to maintain the sufficient oxygenation of the blood to avoid cyanosis, so it is called as " pink puffer ".

Q. No. 16. Answer :

Is " C ".

That is Tachypnea and low oxygen saturation levels and unresponsive to increased oxygen administration.

Because here respiratory distress happened, the lungs can not exchange oxygen or work properly.

For that to maintain normal oxygenation the Tachypnea may occurs.

So the answer is " C ".

Q. No. 17. Answer :

Is " D ".

That is Tracheal is deviated to the opposite of the affected lesion.