QA 10/7/2022

Which of the following is not an expected assessment finding for someone with Atelectasis?

• Dyspnea and Increased Respiratory Rate

• Crackles in the involved areas

• Productive Cough with Chest Pain

• Blood Streaked Sputum

Which of the following is an expected diagnostic test for Pneumothorax?

• Chest X ray

• CBC

• HGB

• Sputum Culture

Which of the following is not a nursing intervention for Chronic Bronchitis?

• Hydration

• High Flow oxygen

• Rest Periods

• Suctioning as ordered

Studies suggest that the intake of fruits and vegetables actually increase the risk for Lung Cancer?

• True

• False

• That wasn't mentioned in lecture

• Not sure

Systemic Steroids, used for Chronic bronchitis, can lead to which serious adverse effect?

• Osteoporosis

• Painless Eye Bulging

• Increased Appetite

• Decreased Pulse Rate

Primary Signs and symptoms for pulmonary edema include?

• dyspnea, labored respirations, tachypnea, cyanosis, pink frothy sputum

• orthopnea, labored respirations, bradypnea, cyanosis, mucoid sputum

• knife like pain, bradypnea, hypertension and dyspnea on exertion

• none of the above

The most common pulmonary perfusion abnormality (PE) is due to:

• Edema.

• passage of a foreign substances into the pulmonary artery.

• Smoking.

• Chronic overuse of respiratory medications.

Nursing Interventions for PE will include

• application of TED hose and keeping the lower extremities in a dependent position

• Monitoring for bleeding

• Encourage the patient to resume activity immediately

• Educate the client that oral anticoagulants can be discontinued upon discharge

The effectiveness of Heparin is determined by monitoring PTT values. PTT values should be maintained at:

• 1.5-3 times the normal value

• 2-3 times the normal value

• 1.5-2 times the normal value

• 2.5-4 times the normal value

Which of the two medications is considered as the antidote for heparin?

• Protamine Sulfate

• Vitamin K