CHAPTER 86 &. 87 & 25 Respiratory Disorders

Front

The nurse is ordered to obtain a specimen from a client using Bronchoalveolar lavage. Which disease is this test most often used to diagnose?

Back

Pulmonary tuberculosis

Front

Which test would be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of strep throat in a client with a sore throat, stuffy nose, red inflamed throat, and slight fever? Options: Bronchoalveolar lavage, Pulmonary function test, Throat culture, Sputum specimen

Back

Throat culture

Front

A client is diagnosed with hypoxemia. Which test would most likely be ordered to determine oxygen deficiency in this client?

Back

Arterial blood gases

Front

A nurse is preparing a client for a bronchoscopy. Which instruction is the most important for the nurse to provide the client?

Back

Maintain a side-lying position after the bronchoscopy.

Front

Which test would be the most practical for screening a large group of people for tuberculosis? Options: Tine test, Purified protein derivative TB test, Mantoux TB test, Sputum culture

Back

Tine test

Front

The nurse is assisting the respiratory therapist to prepare a client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis for postural drainage. Which intervention is recommended for this procedure?

Back

Inform the client a head downward position will be used to drain secretions.

Front

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) who is having a thoracentesis performed to relieve breathing difficulty. For which rare, but serious, complication should the nurse monitor the client?

Back

Pneumothorax

Front

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a paracentesis performed to help relieve dyspnea. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor the client?

Back

Shock

Front

A client is to undergo thoracentesis. What assessment finding is of most concern after the procedure? Options: Respiration 22, Blood pressure 142/86 mm Hg, Respiration deep and regular.

Back

Fluid drainage from the thoracentesis site

Front

Which statement describes the condition referred to as bradypnea? Options: Difficulty breathing while lying down, Increase in depth of breaths, Labored or difficult breathing.

Back

Slower than normal respirations