Question 1

Match between columns Premises: When using a catheter and sleeve,sterile gloves are required for the procedure.

Saline instillation before suctioning facilitates airway secretion clearance.

Suction is applied only on withdrawal of the catheter.
Suction time is limited to less than 10 seconds at one time.

Suction catheter tips are lubricated with water-soluble lubricant before suctioning.

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The Answer of True and False is...

Question 2

Oxygen is most accurately delivered by

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A)  Nasal cannula.
B)  Simple mask.
C)  Mask with reservoir bag.
D)  Venturi mask.

Question 3

An elderly client has an order for humidified oxygen at 6 litersper minute.You understand the rationale for this order is to

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A)  Prevent infection of the upper airways.
B)  Administer oxygen to treat hypoxemia.
C)  Maintain moist mucous membranes.
D)  Keep the upper airways patent. C

Question 4

An important principle of nebulization therapy is to caution the client against

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A)  Coughing too much.
B)  Hyperventilation.
C)  Too much exertion just prior to the treatment.
D)  Cleaning the equipment with soap and water.

Question 5

The priority concern for the client with a capped tracheostomy tube is

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A)  Means for communication.
B)  Tube cuff deflation.
C)  Aspiration precautions.
D)  Continuous pulse oximetry.

Question 6

Negative pressure used when performing tracheostomy suction is _____________ mm Hg.

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A)  40-60
B)  60-80
C)  80-120
D)  120-140

Question 7

Clinical Situation: James Jackson was injured in an automobile accident. His chest hit the steering wheel and, upon admission to the ER, he was complaining of shortness of breath. A chest tube has been inserted to evacuate a 
-Chest tubes are inserted following a thoracotomy and attached to a Pleur-evac drainage system.When evaluating the effectiveness of the drainage system,you notice that fluid is fluctuating up and down in the water-seal chamber.What is your initial intervention?

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A)  Clamp the chest tubes closest to the client.
B)  Call the physician immediately.
C)  Look for leaks in the tubing.
D)  Do nothing because this fluctuation is normal.

Question 8

Inaccurate pulse oximetry readings can be found in clients with

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A)  Polycythemia.
B)  Recent contrast media studies.
C)  High CO2 levels.
D)  Cardiac anomalies. B

Question 9

A high flow rate of oxygen administered to the client with COPD may cause

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A)  Headache.
B)  Respiratory alkalosis.
C)  Oxygen dependency.
D)  CO2 retention.

Question 10

Complete the following instructions for clients requiring diaphragmatic breathing: The client is to breathe in deeply through the _____________.The client is to exhale by _____________.To assist in exhaling effectively,instruct the client to tighten the _____________ muscles.

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Question 11

Clinical Situation: James Jackson was injured in an automobile accident. His chest hit the steering wheel and, upon admission to the ER, he was complaining of shortness of breath. A chest tube has been inserted to evacuate a 
-Safety measures that are monitored for all clients requiring a closed drainage system include all of the following except

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A)  Keeping rubber-tipped hemostats at bedside.
B)  Air vent is closed to the environment.
C)  Keeping the system below chest tube insertion site.
D)  Ensuring that suction control chamber water level is maintained.

Question 12

The client is placed in a _____________ position when teaching deep breathing and coughing exercises.Have the client take a _____________ breath through the _____________ until the chest is expanded and abdominal muscles rise.

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Question 13

The best method to prevent hypoxia when suctioning is

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A)  Suction only when necessary.
B)  Hyperoxygenate for 1-2 minutes before suctioning.
C)  Suction for no more than 10 seconds.
D)  Use only a small-sized catheter for suctioning. B

Question 14

Instructions for coughing exercises include having the client _____________ deeply and to cough using _____________ and respiratory muscles.

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The answer of Instructions for coughing exercises include having the...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true for the client receiving oxygen per nasal cannulae?

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A)  Deep breathing will increase the amount of oxygen inhaled.
B)  Vaseline use is appropriate for nares care.
C)  Mouth breathing will not alter oxygen percent inspired.
D)  Humidification of inspired air is indicated.

Question 16

When suctioning a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube,which of the following nursing measures should be considered?

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A)  Oxygenation should be provided after the suctioning procedure only if it was prolonged.
B)  The size of the suction catheter should not exceed half the diameter of the tracheostomy tube.
C)  Apply suction when inserting as well as when removing the catheter.
D)  Suctioning should not exceed 15 seconds at a time.

Question 17

Nursing responsibilities when assisting with endotracheal intubation include all of the following except

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A)  Place client in a supine position with chin flexed toward chest.
B)  Tape ET tube in place after insertion.
C)  Suction client before intubation.
D)  Auscultate lung fields before and after intubation.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Tidal volume
Expiratory reserve volume
Inspiratory reserve volume
Reserve volume

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The Answer of Volume of air normally inspired and Volume is...

Question 19

Oxygen delivered through a nasal cannula can deliver no more than _____________% oxygen.

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A)  24
B)  30
C)  38
D)  44

Question 20

Place an X in front of the true statements related to airway insertion.

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A)  Oropharyngeal airways are initially turned upside down for insertion._______ 
B)  Only the tip of the nasopharyngeal airway is lubricated prior to insertion._______ 
C)  Clients are placed in a semi-Fowler's position for endotracheal intubation._______ 
D)  Breath sounds are assessed following endotracheal intubation._______ 
E)  Sterile technique is used in cleaning and suctioning the new tracheostomy tube._______

Exam 26: Perioperative Care

Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false regarding airway suctioning

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An elderly client has an order for humidified oxygen at 6 litersper minute.You understand the rationale for this order is to

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An important principle of nebulization therapy is to caution the client against

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The priority concern for the client with a capped tracheostomy tube is

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Negative pressure used when performing tracheostomy suction is _____________ mm Hg.

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Inaccurate pulse oximetry readings can be found in clients with

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A high flow rate of oxygen administered to the client with COPD may cause

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Complete the following instructions for clients requiring diaphragmatic breathing: The client is to breathe in deeply through the _______.The client is to exhale by _.To assist in exhaling effectively,instruct the client to tighten the _______ muscles.

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The client is placed in a _______ position when teaching deep breathing and coughing exercises.Have the client take a _ breath through the _______ until the chest is expanded and abdominal muscles rise.

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Instructions for coughing exercises include having the client _ deeply and to cough using _ and respiratory muscles.

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Which of the following statements is true for the client receiving oxygen per nasal cannulae?

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When suctioning a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube,which of the following nursing measures should be considered?

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Nursing responsibilities when assisting with endotracheal intubation include all of the following except

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Match the type of lung volume with the definition .

Oxygen delivered through a nasal cannula can deliver no more than _____________% oxygen.

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Place an X in front of the true statements related to airway insertion.

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Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false regarding airway suctioning

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An elderly client has an order for humidified oxygen at 6 litersper minute.You understand the rationale for this order is to

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An important principle of nebulization therapy is to caution the client against

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The priority concern for the client with a capped tracheostomy tube is

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Negative pressure used when performing tracheostomy suction is _____________ mm Hg.

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Complete the following instructions for clients requiring diaphragmatic breathing: The client is to breathe in deeply through the _____________.The client is to exhale by _____________.To assist in exhaling effectively,instruct the client to tighten the _____________ muscles.

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The client is placed in a _____________ position when teaching deep breathing and coughing exercises.Have the client take a _____________ breath through the _____________ until the chest is expanded and abdominal muscles rise.

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Instructions for coughing exercises include having the client _____________ deeply and to cough using _____________ and respiratory muscles.

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Which of the following statements is true for the client receiving oxygen per nasal cannulae?

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When suctioning a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube,which of the following nursing measures should be considered?

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Match the type of lung volume with the definition .

Oxygen delivered through a nasal cannula can deliver no more than _____________% oxygen.

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Place an X in front of the true statements related to airway insertion.

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Complete the following instructions for clients requiring diaphragmatic breathing: The client is to breathe in deeply through the _______.The client is to exhale by _.To assist in exhaling effectively,instruct the client to tighten the _______ muscles.

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