A nurse is caring for a patient with an asthma exacerbation. For which of the following reasons should the nurse carefully inspect the chest wall of the client?

Asthma/COPD

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Monitor chest expansion
Observe for intercostal muscle use
Observe for signs of diaphoresis
Monitor for hyperventilation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A nurse determines the interventions to promote airway clearance in a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are successful based on which of the following findings?
Improved mental status
Effective productive cough
ABG's within normal range
Absence of dyspnea
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A nurse reviews the arterial blood gas values: pH of 7.50, a Pco2 of 30 mm Hg, and an HCO3 of 25 mEq/L. The nurse interprets these values as indicating:
Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
Respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated
Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
Metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The primary purpose of pursed-lip breathing is to:
Promote oxygen intake.
Strengthen the diaphragm
Strengthen the intercostal muscles
Promote carbon dioxide elimination
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A 68-year-old client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to a rehabilitation unit. Pneumococcal and flu vaccines are administered. The patient wants to know if they have to get the vaccine every year? How should the nurse respond?
“It is unnecessary to have any follow-up injections of the pneumococcal vaccine after this dose.”
“You should get the flu and pneumococcal vaccines at your annual physical examination.”
“The pneumococcal vaccine should be received in early autumn every year.”
“You need to receive the pneumococcal vaccine every other year.”
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of an exacerbation of asthma. What should the nurse plan to do to best help this client?
Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer routinely.
Review the client's asthma action plan
Determine the client's emotional state.
Administer the ordered bronchodilators.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are asthma triggers? (Select all that apply)
Smoke
Caffeine
Beta agonists
GERD
Pests
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