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Question 1 of 5

In assessing for major sources of infection in a COPD patient, the nurse focuses on:

A. Stasis of respiratory secretions.
B. Low body weight.
C. Episodes of postural hypotension.
D. Delayed antigen-antibody response.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stasis of respiratory secretions.

Question 2 of 5

slit or roughly triangular shape in mediastinal surface are known as

A. hilum
B. fasciae
C. Fissures
D. indentation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hilum

Question 3 of 5

As the nurse responsible for this client's care, you anticipate which physician's orders?

A. Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation
B. Immediate application of CPAP to client's nose and mouth
C. Intravenous furosemide (Lasix) 100 mg IV push stat
D. Call a CODE for respiratory arrest.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation

Question 4 of 5

The combination of Hemoglobin with Oxygen in the blood can be promoted by

A. Decreasing O2 concentration
B. Increasing O2 concentration
C. Increasing CO2 concentration
D. Decreasing CO2 concentration

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increasing O2 concentration

Question 5 of 5

A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60 pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client?

A. Tell the client that he needs to quit smoking to stop further cancer development.
B. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and marijuana use.
C. Maintain a nonjudgmental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty.
D. Avoid giving the client false hope regarding cancer treatment and prognosis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Maintain a nonjudgmental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty.

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