The main respiratory organ is:

In a normal and healthy individual, their hypoxic drive is ________.

The driving force for patients with COPD is ___________.

In the earth atmosphere, oxygen accounts how many percent

Situation – Acid base imbalance is a content area that sometimes is viewed as complex and difficult to understand. A client with a 3 day history of nausea and vomiting presents to the emergency department. Arterial blood gases are drawn and the nurse reviews results expecting to note which of the following?

Arterial blood gas indicates the following results: pH 7.12, PCO2 90 mmHg, HCO3 22 mEq/L. The nurse interprets the results as indicating which condition?

A nurse reviews the blood gas results of a client with GBS. The nurse analyzes the results and determines that the client is experiencing RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Which of the following validates the nurse’s findings?

A nurse plans care for a client with COPD, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience what type of acid–base imbalance?

A nurse plans care for a client with hyperventilation, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience what type of acid–base imbalance?

A nurse plans care for a client with DM and DKA, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience what type of acid–base imbalance?

A nurse plans care for a client with severe vomiting, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience what type of acid–base imbalance?

A nurse plans care for a client with asthma, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience initially what type of acid–base imbalance?

A nurse plans care for a client with brain trauma, knowing that the client is MOST LIKELY to experience what type of acid–base imbalance?

A client is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas determination. Before the blood is drawn, an Allen’s test is performed to determine the adequacy of the:

COPD is a group of disorders characterized by progressive deterioration in pulmonary functioning. The most common risk factor is

Which of the following dovetails the characteristics of chronic bronchitis

In the delivery of oxygen to patients with COPD, a ______ to maintain their hypoxic drive is necessary.

Which of the following is considered as a bronchodilator

To promote better gas exchange, Nurse Joel instructed the patient to perform pursed‑lip breathing. Which of the following is the correct instruction?

Miguel, a 45‑year‑old construction worker, is admitted with a COPD exacerbation. He is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 L/min. The nurse notes confusion and increasing CO2 levels. What is the best nursing action?

For patients with severe emphysema and chronic bronchitis at risk of hypoxemia, the most important treatment is:

Mr. David, a 62‑year‑old smoker, presents with worsening shortness of breath and chronic cough with mucus for the past 3 years. He experiences breathlessness after meals and has cyanosis in the late afternoon. His pulmonary function tests show reduced lung function, and his arterial blood gases indicate mild hypoxemia. Identify the least accurate statement about the differences between emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

A male client is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for this client?

Gina, a home health nurse, is visiting a home care client with advanced lung cancer. Upon assessing the client, the nurse discovers wheezing, bradycardia, and a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. These signs are associated with which condition?

Which of the following is considered as expectorant?

A 73‑year‑old patient with asthma is treated for acute exacerbation in the ER department. The nurse caring for the patient should monitor for which sign, knowing that it indicates a worsening condition?

Which dependent nursing intervention is most appropriate to improve asthma control and medication adherence in this patient?

Which symptom is common in clients with active tuberculosis?

Carlito, a 39-year-old patient with HIV/AIDS developed tuberculosis. For positive exposure, what measurement of the wheal or bleb indicates a positive result?

Which confirmatory test for tuberculosis is cost-effective and accessible, though the waiting time is 2 days up to 2 weeks?

According to WHO new guidelines about anti-TB drugs, which two are included?

Which anti-TB drug is given IM?

Which anti-TB drug increases the buildup of purines, thereby increasing the uric acid in the blood?

Which cranial nerve can be affected when a patient is receiving streptomycin?

Which finding should be reported to the healthcare provider when taking Ethambutol?

Susan, 38 years old, is taking isoniazid and an oral contraceptive. Which instruction is best?

Mario is taking rifampicin and complains of red-orange urine. What should the nurse do?

While Mario is taking rifampicin, which should Nurse Maria monitor?

It is the accumulation of air, water, or blood in the pleural space. What is this called?