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Questions on Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Inflammation of the lungs covering causing severe chest pain is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pleurisy. Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, the lining around the lungs, causing severe chest pain. Emphysema (A) is a chronic lung condition causing shortness of breath, not chest pain. Asphyxia (C) is a condition of insufficient oxygen, not related to lung inflammation. Hypoxia (D) is low oxygen levels in tissues, not specific to lung covering inflammation. Pleurisy is the only choice directly related to inflammation of the lungs' covering, making it the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
An assistive personnel (AP) was feeding a client with a tracheostomy. Later that evening the UAP reports that the client had a coughing spell during the meal. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A - Assess the client's lung sounds. Rationale: 1. Assessing lung sounds helps determine if the client is experiencing respiratory distress. 2. Coughing during a meal with a tracheostomy can indicate aspiration or airway obstruction. 3. Prompt assessment can prevent potential complications and guide further interventions. Summary: - B: Assigning a different AP does not address the client's immediate respiratory status. - C: Reporting the AP to the manager is not necessary before assessing the client's condition. - D: Requesting thicker liquids does not address the underlying issue of potential aspiration or airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) about the prescribed CPAP. What information does the nurse NOT include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because insurance coverage for CPAP machines is generally not based on the number of hours it is worn per day but rather on medical necessity. The nurse would not include this information as it could lead to misunderstanding and incorrect assumptions. Choice B is incorrect because adjusting the mask may be necessary for comfort. Choice C is correct as CPAP does provide pressure to keep airways open. Choice D is also correct as cleaning the mask regularly is essential to prevent infections.
Question 4 of 5
Sputum specimens are examined to detect which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Sputum specimens are often examined for cancer cells in cases of suspected lung cancer. While foreign bodies (A) can sometimes be identified, they are less common in routine sputum analysis. Pulmonary emboli (C) cannot be detected via sputum examination; imaging studies are required. Inflammation (D) may be inferred from white blood cell counts, but detecting cancer cells is more specific and clinically significant.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following factors predispose a client to the development of TB?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.