Which of the following treatments would the nurse expect for a client with a spontaneous pneumothorax? A. Antibiotics B. Bronchodilators C. Chest tube placement D. Hyperbaric chamber Correct Answer: C. Chest tube placement The only way to re-expand the lung is to place a chest tube on… Read More »
The client experiencing eighth cranial nerve damage will most likely report which of the following symptoms? A. Vertigo B. Facial paralysis C. Impaired vision D. Difficulty swallowing Correct Answer: A. Vertigo The eighth cranial nerve is the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and equilibrium. Streptomycin… Read More »
Which of the following methods is the best way to confirm the diagnosis of a pneumothorax? A. Auscultate breath sounds. B. Have the client use an incentive spirometer. C. Take a chest x-ray. D. Stick a needle in the area of decreased breath sounds. Correct Answer: C. Take a… Read More »
Which of the following family members exposed to TB would be at highest risk for contracting the disease? A. 45-year-old mother B. 17-year-old daughter C. 8-year-old son D. 76-year-old grandmother Correct Answer: D. 76-year-old grandmother Elderly persons are believed to be at higher risk for contracting TB… Read More »
A pulse oximetry gives what type of information about the client? A. Amount of carbon dioxide in the blood B. Amount of oxygen in the blood C. Percentage of hemoglobin carrying oxygen D. Respiratory rate Correct Answer: C. Percentage of hemoglobin carrying oxygen. The pulse oximeter determines… Read More »
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with TB how to avoid spreading the disease to family members. Which statement(s) by the client indicate(s) that he has understood the nurse’s instructions? Select all that apply. A. “I will need to dispose of my old clothing when I return home.” B. “I… Read More »
What effect does hemoglobin amount have on oxygenation status? A. No effect B. More hemoglobin reduces the client’s respiratory rate. C. Low hemoglobin levels cause reduced oxygen-carrying capacity. D. Low hemoglobin levels cause increased oxygen-carrying capacity. Correct Answer: C. Low hemoglobin levels cause reduces oxygen-carrying capacity Hemoglobin… Read More »
A client has a positive reaction to the PPD test. The nurse correctly interprets this reaction to mean that the client has: A. Active TB B. Had contact with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. C. Developed a resistance to tubercle bacilli. D. Developed passive immunity to TB. Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
Which of the following statements best explains how opening up collapsed alveoli improves oxygenation? A. Alveoli need oxygen to live. B. Alveoli have no effect on oxygenation. C. Collapsed alveoli increase oxygen demand. D. Gaseous exchange occurs in the alveolar membrane. Correct Answer: D. Gaseous exchange occurs in the… Read More »
INH treatment is associated with the development of peripheral neuropathies. Which of the following interventions would the nurse teach the client to help prevent this complication? A. Adhere to a low cholesterol diet. B. Supplement the diet with pyridoxine (vitamin B6). C. Get extra rest. D. Avoid excessive sun exposure. … Read More »