Complex Health NR 341 Practice Questions Test 1
Nurse is caring for an older client with COPD and pneumonia. Which of the following acid-base
imbalances should the nurse monitor for? -Correct Answers -respiratory acid
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Complex Health NR 341 Practice Questions Test 1
Nurse is caring for an older client with COPD and pneumonia. Which of the following acid-base
imbalances should the nurse monitor for? -Correct Answers -respiratory acidosis d/t inability to
exhale carbon dioxide d/t loss of elastic lung recoil
A nurse is preparing to administer cisplatin IV to client w lung cancer. the nurse should mention
that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? -Correct Answers
Tinnitus!
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider to draw arterial blood from client's radial artery to
measure ABG's. Which of the following actions should nurse take? -Correct Answers perform an
allen test (to determine circulation to hand is adequate from ulnar artery in case radial artery is
injured from blood draw) before obtaining specimen
the nurse should also apply pressure for 5-10 min after needle withdrawn d/t risk of bleeding
A nurse is providing instructions about pursed-lip breathing for client with COPD/emphysema.
Nurse should explain that this breathing technique accomplishes which of the following? -Correct
Answers -promotes carbon dioxide elimination d/t slowing client's pace of breathing and releasing
trapped air in lungs by prolonging exhalation
A nurse is preparing a client for thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse
place the client? -Correct Answers sitting while leaning fwd over bedside table to maximize space
btwn client's ribs and allow for aspiration of accumulated fluid/air
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