Which of the following is a primary reason to teach pursed lip breathing to clients with emphysema?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a primary reason to teach pursed lip breathing to clients with emphysema?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pursed lip breathing prolongs exhalation, reducing air trapping and aiding CO2 elimination in emphysema.

Question 2 of 5

Pressure support ventilation is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pressure support ventilation (PSV) is typically patient-triggered (pressure or flow), pressure-limited, and flow-cycled when the patient's inspiratory flow decreases.

Question 3 of 5

You are requested to give an aerosol treatment with 10 mL of a 1:200 solution of Isuprel. How many mg would you be administering to the patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 1:200 solution means 1 g in 200 mL, or 5 mg/mL. For 10 mL, 10 x 5 = 50 mg.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is the primary genetic mutation associated with cystic fibrosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The CFTR gene mutation is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis, affecting chloride transport.

Question 5 of 5

Which waveform represents ventricular depolarization on an ECG?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization on an ECG.

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