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Question 1 of 5

Alveolar ventilation in a male with a respiratory rate of 10/min and tidal volume of 600 ml is

A. 1000ml

B. 1750 ml

C. 3000ml

D. 4500ml

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 4500ml

Question 2 of 5

Hypoxia

A. causes hyperventilation

B. may cause headaches, nausea, and lethargy.

C. can lead to loss of consciousness and death

D. all of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all of the above

Question 3 of 5

A sputum study has been ordered for a patient who has developed coarse chest crackles and a fever. At what time should the nurse best collect the sample?

A. Immediately after a meal

B. First thing in the morning

C. At bedtime

D. After a period of exercise

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: First thing in the morning

Question 4 of 5

Hemoglobin affinity for Oxygen is to the P50 (O2 tension that produces 50% saturation of Hb)

A. Directly related

B. Inversely related

C. Not related

D. Related

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inversely related

Question 5 of 5

A home health nurse is visiting a new client who uses oxygen in the home. For which factors doesn't the nurse assess when determining if the client is using the oxygen safely?

A. The client does not allow smoking in the house.

B. Electrical cords are in good working order.

C. Flammable liquids are stored in the garage.

D. Household light bulbs are the fluorescent type.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Household light bulbs are the fluorescent type.

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