46 Best Respiratory Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What should the nurse inspect to assess cyanosis in a black client, who has asthma and seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress?

L. Brett, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

Mucous membranes is correct.
It is easier to access cyanosis in a white person compared to a black person. The skin color interferes with the body parts use to access cyanosis in a black...Read More

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Which nursing action best promotes adequate gas exchange for a client with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Using a venturi mask to deliver oxygen as ordered-rationale: the client with copd retains carbon dioxide, which inhibits stimulation of breathing by the medullary center in the brain. as a result,...Read More

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What do humans inhale?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

The oxygen tubing is pinched.-rationale: pinching of the tubing used to deliver oxygen causes a high-pitched whistling sound. when the water level in the humidifier reservoir is too low, the oxygen...Read More

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Where is the respiratory tract?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Give the nebulizer treatment herself.-rationale: the clients needs are preeminent, so the nurse should administer the nebulizer treatment immediately. the nurse can deal with the respiratory...Read More

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Which nursing diagnosis takes the highest priority when caring for a client with chest trauma?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Impaired gas exchange. Rationale: For a client with chest trauma, a diagnosis of impaired gas exchange takes priority because adequate gas exchange is essential for survival. Although the other...Read More

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What should be the sequences of the actions performed by the nurse in the given case? A nurse is feeding an average-size client when the client suddenly begins choking on his food....

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

3124-the correct answer is 3,1,2,4rationale: according to the american heart association, the nurse should ask the client if hes choking and if he can speak. next, the nurse should administer...Read More

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What are the 4 types of respiration?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Notify the physician immediately so he can determine client competency.-rationale: three requirements are necessary for informed decision-making: the decision must be given voluntarily; the client...Read More

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What are the 10 part of the respiratory system?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Measles-rationale: measles warrants airborne isolation, which aims to prevent transmission of disease by airborne nuclei droplets. other infections necessitating respiratory isolation include...Read More

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How is respiratory alkalosis diagnosed?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Teaching the client how to perform controlled coughing-rationale: controlled coughing helps maintain a patent airway by helping to mobilize and remove secretions. a moderate fluid intake (usually 2...Read More

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What should the nurse do first if a client passes bright red urine while receiving heparin to treat a pulmonary embolus?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Prepare to administer protamine sulfate.-rationale: frank hematuria indicates excessive anticoagulation and bleeding and heparin overdose. the nurse should discontinue the heparin infusion...Read More

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What is the purpose of defibrillation?

J.Spencer, Knowledge enthusiast
Answered: Aug 27, 2018

Defibrillation is a method used when a person undergoing a cardiac arrest experiences Ventricular Fibrillation. It involves giving a minor electric shock to the patient by placing two pads, one...Read More

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Is breathing oxygen good for you?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

It helps prevent early airway collapse.-rationale: pursed-lip breathing helps prevent early airway collapse. learning this technique helps the client control respiration during periods of...Read More

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Where is the respiratory system located?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax-rationale: in pneumothorax, the alveoli are deflated and no air exchange occurs in the lungs. therefore, breath sounds in the affected lung field are...Read More

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Which observation indicates that the client is having difficulty breathing when a nurse assesses a client's respiratory status?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Use of accessory muscles-rationale: the use of accessory muscles for respiration indicates the client is having difficulty breathing. diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing are two controlled...Read More

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Which health condition is the following?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Hypoxia As the respiratory center in the brain becomes depressed, hypoxia occurs, producing wheezing, bradycardia, and a decreased respiratory rate. Delirium is a state of mental confus...Read More

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