Brunner & Suddarth 11th Edition Medical Surgical
Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 25- Respiratory Care Modalities
1.A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been receiving oxygen therapy
for an extended time
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Brunner & Suddarth 11th Edition Medical Surgical
Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 25- Respiratory Care Modalities
1.A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been receiving oxygen therapy
for an extended time. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing oxygen toxicity
as evidenced by:
A) Bradycardia and frontal headache C) Anger and restlessness
B) Dyspnea and substernal pain D) Poor personal hygiene
2.The patient experiencing an allergic reaction requires reliable oxygen delivery. Which of
the following masks will the nurse expect the physician to order to provide the most
accurate method of oxygen delivery?
A) Non-rebreather air mask C) Venturi mask
B) Tracheostomy collar D) Face tent
3.Before beginning postural drainage on a patient, the nurse should do which of the
following?
A) Allow the patient to eat. C) Take vital signs.
B) Auscultate breath sounds. D) Perform chest percussion.
4.The nurse caring for a patient with an endotracheal tube recognizes which of the
following as one of their greatest disadvantages?
A) Mobility is limited. C) They require oxygen support.
B) The patient is unable to speak. D) The cough reflex is depressed.
5.A nurse caring for a postoperative patient following a tracheostomy should assess the
patient for symptoms of early complications, which include:
A) Pneumothorax C) Infection
B) Airway obstruction D) Difficulty communicating
6.A nurse is preparing to change the ties of the tracheostomy tube on an adult patient for
the first time. What technique will the nurse implement?
A) Cut the old tracheostomy ties off with sterile scissors.
B) Deflate the tracheostomy cuff prior to changing the tracheostomy ties.
C) Apply the new tracheostomy ties and secure prior to removing the old ones.
D) Suction the tracheostomy tube prior to changing the ties.
7.A nurse planning to teach a newly discharged patient about care of his tracheostomy
should instruct the patient to:
A) Use tissues around the tracheostomy to clean.
B) Use clean technique for tracheostomy care.
C) Have a family member perform all tracheostomy care.
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