Question 1

A male client is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for this client?*

A. Risk for infection related to retained secretions

B. Activity intolerance related to fatigue

C. Impaired gas exchange related to airflow obstruction

D. Anxiety related to actual threat to health status

Question 2

A male elderly client is admitted to an acute care facility acute bronchitis. The nurse monitors the client closely for complications. What is the most common complication acute bronchitis?*

A. Septicemia

B. Pulmonary edema

C. Meningitis

D. Pneumonia

Question 3

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is likely to have:*

A. Respiratory acidosis

B. Respiratory alkalosis

C. Metabolic acidosis

D. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 4

The good position for patient with asthma is:*

A. Supine position with the head tilted forward

B. upright position with the head tilted forward

C. Prone position

D. Lateral position

Question 5

A male client with Asthma develops respiratory acidosis as a result of reduced alveolar ventilation. Which combination of arterial blood gas (ABG) values confirms respiratory acidosis?*

A. pH, 7.35; PaCO2 40 mm Hg

B. pH, 7.25; PaCO2 50 mm Hg

C. pH, 5.0; PaCO2 30 mm Hg

D. pH, 7.40; PaCO2 35 mm Hg

Question 6

The characteristic feature of persistent asthma is:*

A. Family history of disease

B. Nocturnal wheezing

C. Airway inflammation

D. Need for oral steroids

Question 7

What are some of the initial symptoms of bronchitis? select all applied*

A. Fatigue, fever with chills and chest discomfort

B. Shortness of breath worsened by exertion or mild activity

C. Cough that produces mucus

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true about acute bronchitis?*

A. Smokers and people with heart or lung disease are at a higher risk of contracting the diseas

B. Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection

C. It affects nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the lungs

D. All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements are true about chronic bronchitis?*

A. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition

B. It requires regular medical treatment

C. Cigarette smoke, including long-term exposure to second-hand smoke, is the main cause of chronic bronchitis

Question 10

Which is the most common symptom of bronchitis?*

A. Cough

B. Wheezing, fatigue, fever and chest discomfort

C. Shortness of breath worsened by exertion or mild activity

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