Physiological Adaptation Quiz = Respiratory

Drill 10 #15:

The nurse is caring for a client with a pneumothorax. Which intervention will the nurse perform to improve gas exchange?

• A. Request a prescription for analgesics.

• B. Educate the client on incentive spirometry.

• C. Place the client in a protective lateral position.

• D. Monitor arterial blood gases.

Drill 9 #5:

The nurse is performing suctioning of a client’s tracheostomy. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to make?

• A. Apply suction with the pressure dial at 80–120 mm Hg.

• B. Instill 2–3 drops of saline into the tracheostomy prior to suctioning.

• C. Apply suction for less than 30 seconds.

• D. Hyper-oxygenate the client for 15 seconds after suctioning.