- Mr. Malfoy is diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis. What is thenormal response of the respiratory system for this acid-baseimbalance?
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Decreased respiratory rate |
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Decreased bicarbonate production |
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Increased respiratory rate |
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Increased bicarbonate production |
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- Mr. Weasley is having an acute asthma exacerbation. Which ofthe following findings would the nurse expect with thispatient?
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Impaired gas exchange |
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Normal residual volume |
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Normal FEV1/FVC Ratio |
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Normal total lung capacity |
3.
- Ms. Granger was involved in a car accident and is complainingof difficulty breathing. A chest x-ray indicates Ms. Granger has apneumothorax on her right side. The nurse assesses the trachea tobe midline. Which of the following lung sounds would the nurseexpect to auscultate? (Select all that apply)
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Diminished lung sounds on the right side |
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Absent lung sounds on the right side |
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Diminished lung sounds on the left side |
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Absent lung sounds on the left side |
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- Ms. McGonagall is starting a new prescription for Montelukast(Singulair). Which of the following statements should the nurseprovide in the patient education? (Select all that apply)
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This medication will treat the underlying inflammatory processand make it easier to breathe. |
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This medication can help prevent you from having asthmaexacerbations. |
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You should take this medication as a rescue inhaler to relieveasthma exacerbations. |
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You will need to have routine labs drawn to monitor the serumlevels of this medication. |
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- The nurse is monitoring the respiratory status of a patient.What does a decrease in the end tidal CO2(EtCO2) indicate?
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Decreased oxygenation |
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Normal oxygenation |
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Increased ventilation |
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Decreased ventilation |
