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Critical Care Respiratory Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient with COPD about energy conservation. Which strategy is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent rest breaks conserve energy in COPD, reducing oxygen demand, unlike vigorous exercise, avoiding breathing exercises, or fluid restriction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spacer helps to deliver more medication to the lungs by holding the medication in the chamber, allowing the patient to inhale it more slowly and deeply. This results in better deposition of the medication in the lower airways and reduces the amount of medication that is deposited in the mouth and throat.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to promote effective airway clearance in a client with impaired oxygenation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing help to mobilize and clear respiratory secretions, promoting effective airway clearance and improved oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with anemia presents with fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with anemia, the primary indication for oxygen therapy is to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and improve tissue oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with sleep apnea requires positive pressure ventilation during sleep. Which oxygen delivery system would be most appropriate for this client to ensure continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A CPAP mask is the most appropriate oxygen delivery system for a client with sleep apnea who requires positive pressure ventilation. It delivers a continuous flow of pressurized air to keep the airways open during sleep.