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Question 1 of 5

While assessing an older adult patient, what finding indicates left-sided heart failure?

A. Weight gain

B. Ascites

C. Crackles

D. Jugular vein distention

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Crackles

Question 2 of 5

Hiccup is due to

A. Increased inspiration

B. Irritation of Phrenic nerve

C. Expanded stomach

D. Acidity in the stomach

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Irritation of Phrenic nerve

Question 3 of 5

A male client who weighs 175 lb (79.4 kg) is receiving aminophylline (Aminophylline) (400 mg in 500 ml) at 50 ml/hour. The theophylline level is reported as 6 mcg/ml. The nurse calls the physician who instructs the nurse to change the dosage to 0.45 mg/kg/hour. The nurse should:

A. Question the order because it's too low.

B. Question the order because it's too high.

C. Set the pump at 45 ml/hour.

D. Stop the infusion and have the laboratory repeat the theophylline measurement.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Question the order because it's too low.

Question 4 of 5

The lower respiratory tract is consist except

A. Nose

B. bronchioleg

C. Trachea

D. both b and c

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nose

Question 5 of 5

Haldane effect refers to

A. Increased CO2 uptake to minimize CO2 tension

B. Increased O2 tension

C. Decreased CO2 tension

D. Decreases O2 tension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased CO2 uptake to minimize CO2 tension

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