An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the following symptoms first?           A. Altered mental status and dehydration  ...

A nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of a patient and notes the following: pH 7.45; PCO2 30 mm Hg; and bicarbonate concentration o...

The term “pink puffer” refers to the client with which of the following conditions?           A. ARDS       B. Asthma       C. Chronic obstr...

A nurse is caring for a client after a bronchoscopy and biopsy. Which of the following signs if noted in the client should be reported immed...

A 66-year-old client has marked dyspnea at rest, is thin, and uses accessory muscles to breathe. He’s tachypneic, with a prolonged expirator...

A nurse is suctioning fluids from a client via a tracheostomy tube. When suctioning, the nurse must limit the suctioning to a maximum of:   ...

It’s highly recommended that clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema have Pneumovax and flu vaccinations for which of the fol...

A nurse is suctioning fluids from a client through an endotracheal tube. During the suctioning procedure, the nurse notes on the monitor tha...

Exercise has which of the following effects on clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema?           A. It enhances cardiovascul...

An unconscious client is admitted to an emergency room. Arterial blood gas measurements reveal a pH of 7.30, a low bicarbonate level, a norm...

Clients with chronic obstructive bronchitis are given diuretic therapy. Which of the following reasons best explains why?           A. Reduc...

A nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note on assess...

A 69-year-old client appears thin and cachectic. He’s short of breath at rest and his dyspnea increases with the slightest exertion. His bre...

An oxygenated delivery system is prescribed for a client with COPD to deliver a precise oxygen concentration. Which of the following types o...

A client with emphysema should receive only 1 to 3 L/minute of oxygen if needed, or he may lose his hypoxic drive. Which of the following st...

Theophylline (Theo-Dur) tablets are prescribed for a client with chronic airflow limitation, and the nurse instructs the client about the me...

Teaching for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should include which of the following topics?           A. How to ha...

A nurse is caring for a client with emphysema. The client is receiving oxygen. The nurse assesses the oxygen flow rate to ensure that it doe...

Which of the following respiratory disorders is most common in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery?           A. Atelectasis       B. Bro...

The nurse reviews the ABG values of a client. The results indicate respiratory acidosis. Which of the following values would indicate that t...