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Alterations of pulmonary function 2023 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What will a low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung result in? a. Increased dead space b. Shunting c. Alveolar collapse d. Bronchoconstriction - b. What phrase describes the condition i... n which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? a. A right-to-left shunt b. Alveolar dead space c. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio d. Pulmonary hypotension - b. Which of the following laboratory values would the nurse expect in a patient who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing respiratory failure? a. Electrolyte imbalances b. Elevated PaCO2 c. Low hematocrit d. Elevated pH - b. A 50-year-old presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? a. Pleural effusion b. Tension pneumothorax c. Open pneumothorax d. Transudative pneumothorax - b. A 60-year-old with a history of cardiovascular disease presents with dyspnea, impaired ventilation, and pleural pain. A diagnosis of pleural effusion is made, and a watery fluid is drained. How might this fluid be described? a. Exudative b. Purulent c. Infected d. [Show More]
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