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Question 1 of 5

To prevent postoperative pulmonary embolus, clients must be taught effective coughing. To stimulate the cough reflex, it is desirable for the patient to first take

A. Several fast, shallow breaths

B. A short breath after deep breathing and exhaling

C. Fast, gasping breaths

D. Splinted inhalations and exhalations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A short breath after deep breathing and exhaling

Question 2 of 5

You would expect to find first when auscultating Mrs. Payer's lung fields

A. decreased breath sounds

B. wheezing

C. atelectasis

D. rales

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: rales

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following classifications of heart failure is defined as marked limitation of physical activity with the client being comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea?

A. Class II

B. Class I

C. Class IV

D. Class III

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Class III

Question 4 of 5

When caring for a patient following a cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography, which of the following findings would be of most concern to the nurse?

A. Swelling at the catheter insertion site

B. Development of raised wheals on the patient's trunk

C. Absence of pedal pulses distal to the insertion site

D. Patient assessment of pain at the insertion site as 4 on a 10 point scale

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Absence of pedal pulses distal to the insertion site

Question 5 of 5

Which classification of drugs used to treat hypertension prevents the action of angiotensin II and promotes increased salt and water excretion?

A. Thiazide diuretics

B. Direct vasodilators

C. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

D. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

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