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Question 1 of 5

A patient with COPD reports worsening shortness of breath. What should the nurse assess first?

A. Respiratory rate and effort.

B. Oxygen saturation levels.

C. Lung sounds for wheezing or crackles.

D. Peak expiratory flow rate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oxygen saturation levels.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has acute pharyngitis caused by Candida albicans. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A. Assess patient for allergies to penicillin antibiotics.

B. Teach the patient to sleep in a warm, dry environment.

C. Avoid giving the patient warm food or warm liquids to drink.

D. Teach patient to 'swish and swallow' prescribed oral nystatin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Teach patient to 'swish and swallow' prescribed oral nystatin

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is evaluating a client with asthma who is receiving albuterol. Which finding suggests the medication is effective?

A. Decreased wheezing on auscultation.

B. Heart rate increased to 110 beats per minute.

C. Oxygen saturation decreased to 90%.

D. Mild hand tremors reported by the client.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased wheezing on auscultation.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following individuals is at greater risk for respiratory illnesses from environmental causes?

A. a farmer on a large farm

B. a factory worker in a large city

C. a woman living in a small town

D. a child living in a rural area

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a factory worker in a large city

Question 5 of 5

A patient is receiving 35% Oâ‚‚ via a Venturi mask. To ensure the correct amount of Oâ‚‚ delivery, which action by the nurse is important?

A. Teach the patient to keep the mask on during meals.

B. Keep the air entrainment ports clean and unobstructed.

C. Give a high enough flow rate to keep the bag from collapsing.

D. Drain moisture condensation from the corrugated tubing every hour.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Keep the air entrainment ports clean and unobstructed.

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