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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Hemoptysis
B Cough
C Tachypnea
D Syncope
Question #2
A “Client is drowsy and complains of headache.”
B “Client is becoming agitated and complains of pleuritic pain.”
C “Client has subcutaneous emphysema around needle insertion site.”
D “Client has oxygen saturation of 93%.”
Question #3
A Reddened area
B 15-mm induration
C 5-mm induration
D A blister
Question #4
A Change positions frequently and cough up secretions.
B Sit upright to promote ventilation.
C Remain in each position for 30 to 45 minutes for best results.
D Lie supine to rest the lungs.
Question #5
A pH 7.28, PaO2 50 mm Hg
B pH 7.46, PaO2 80 mm Hg
C pH 7.35, PaCO2 48 mm Hg
D pH 7.36, PaCO2 32 mm Hg
Question #6
A “The tube will drain secretions from the lung.”
B “Chest tubes provide a route for medication instillation to the lung.”
C “Chest tube will allow air to be restored to the lung.”
D “The tube will drain air from the space around the lung.”
Question #7
A “Influenza is the major cause of death in the United States.”
B “Viruses like influenza are the most common cause of pneumonia.”
C “Getting the flu can complicate pneumonia.”
D “Influenza vaccine will prevent typical pneumonias.”
Question #8
A viral pneumonia
B cardiovascular disease
C staphylococcal pneumonia
D tracheobronchitis
Question #9
A Flail chest
B Pulmonary contusion
C Cardiac tamponade
D Simple pneumothorax
Question #10
A Keeping the head of the bed at 15 degrees or less
B Providing oral hygiene daily
C Using strict hand hygiene
D Turning the client every 4 hours to prevent fatigue
Question #11
A The ET tube must be pulled back.
B The X-ray is inconclusive.
C A disease process is present.
D The ET tube must be advanced.
Question #12
A Tension pneumothorax
B Flail chest
C ARDS
D Pneumothorax
Question #13
A The tissues give a crackling sensation when palpated.
B Absence of bloody drainage in the anterior/upper tube
C Skin around tube is pink
D Bloody drainage is seemed in the collection chamber.
Question #14
A “There are fibrous cysts in the lungs.”
B “Early treatment can stop the progression of the disease.”
C “The mucus-secreting glands are abnormal
D “Allergic reactions cause inflammation in the lungs.”
Question #15
A Pneumothorax
B Heart failure
C Myocardial infarction (MI)
D Pulmonary embolism
Question #16
A “I’ll need to have scheduled laboratory tests while I’m on the medication.”
B “The people I have contact with at work should be checked regularly.”
C “I’ll have to take these medications for 9 to 12 months.”
D “It won’t be necessary for the people I work with to take medication.”
Question #17
A The client has a partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) value of 65 mm Hg or higher.
B The client exhibits bronchial breath sounds over the affected area.
C The client has a partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) value of 90 mm Hg or higher.
D The client exhibits restlessness and confusion.
Question #18
A 6 to 12 months
B 2 to 4 months
C 3 to 5 days
D 1 to 3 weeks
Question #19
A Increased blood pressure
B Decreased heart rate
C Increased restlessness
D Decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
Question #20
A Stabbing pain during respiratory movements.
B Dyspnea and coughing.
C Fever and chills.
D Dullness or flatness on percussion over areas of collected fluid.
Question #21
A Dyspnea
B Syncope
C Hypertension
D Ascites
Question #22
A pH 7.25, PaCO2 48, HCO3 24
B pH 7.47, PaCO2 28, HCO3 30
C pH 7.49, PaCO2 34, HCO3 25
D pH 7.87, PaCO2 38, HCO3 28
Question #23
A Schedule the client for pulmonary surgery
B Intubate the client and control breathing with mechanical ventilation
C Administer a large dose of furosemide (Lasix) IVP stat
D Increase oxygen administration
Question #24
A Drug ingestion
B Aspiration
C Chemical irritation
D Direct lung damage
Question #25
A remove air from the pleural space.
B ventilate the client.
C administer IV medication.
D remove fluid from the lungs.
Question #26
A Draining secretions, air, and blood from the thoracic cavity is necessary.
B Draining secretions and blood while allowing air to remain in the thoracic cavity is necessary.
C Chest tubes indicate when the lungs have re-expanded by ceasing to bubble.
D Chest tubes allow air into the pleural space.
Question #27
A A client who is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
B A client with a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day until quitting 2 years ago
C A client with a nasogastric tube
D A client who ambulates in the hallway every 4 hours
Question #28
A 9 mm
B 7 to 8 mm
C 5 to 6 mm
D 0 to 4 mm
Question #29
A Inspiratory crackles
B Cyanosis
C Rapid onset of severe dyspnea
D Bilateral wheezing
Question #30
A Respiratory alkalosis
B Blood-tinged sputum
C Productive cough
D Bradypnea
Question #31
A Metabolic alkalosis
B Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C Respiratory acidosis
D Atelectasis
Question #32
A See if the wall suction unit has malfunctioned.
B See if a kink has developed in the tubing.
C See if the chest tube is clogged.
D See if there are leaks in the system.
Question #33
A pneumothorax.
B hemothorax.
C consolidation.
D pleural effusion.
Question #34
A Obtain a sputum specimen for enzyme immunoassay testing.
B Begin an I.V. infusion of dextrose 5% in half-normal saline solution at 100 ml/hour.
C Obtain a nasopharyngeal specimen for reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction testing.
D Institute isolation precautions.
Question #35
A “I’ll always have a positive test for tuberculosis.”
B “This disease may come back later if I am under stress.”
C “I’ll stay in isolation for 6 weeks.”
D “I’ll have to take the medication for up to a year.”
Question #36
A Sore throat and abdominal pain
B Nonproductive cough and normal temperature
C Hemoptysis and dysuria
D Dyspnea and wheezing
Question #37
A “It is all right if I drink a glass of red wine with my dinner.”
B “I am going to have a tuna fish sandwich for lunch.”
C “It is fine if I eat sushi with a little bit of soy sauce.”
D “It is all right if I have a grilled cheese sandwich with American cheese.”
Question #38
A Not significant
B Significant
C Negative
D Nonreactive
Question #39
A Send for STAT chest x-ray.
B Obtain arterial blood gases.
C Initiate oxygen therapy and reassess pulse oximetry in 10 minutes.
D Administer bronchodilator as ordered.
Question #40
A Coolness to lower extremities
B Pain in the feet
C Decreased urinary output
D Localized calf tenderness
Question #41
A coal dust.
B asbestos.
C pollen.
D silica.
Question #42
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin E
C Vitamin D
D Vitamin B6
Question #43
A tertiary drug resistance.
B primary drug resistance.
C multidrug resistance.
D secondary drug resistance.
Question #44
A “I will come back in 1 week to have the test read.”
B “I will avoid contact with my family until I am done with the test.”
C “If the test area turns red that means I have tuberculosis.”
D “Because I had a previous reaction to the test, this time I need to get a chest X-ray.”
Question #45
A Bilateral inspiratory and expiratory crackles
B Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
C Bilateral pleural friction rub
D Inspiratory wheezes in the right thorax
Question #46
A Encouraging increased fluid intake
B Elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees
C Turning the client every 2 hours
D Maintaining a cool room temperature
Question #47
A Crackles in the lung bases
B Pleural friction rub
C Low-pitched rhonchi during expiration
D Sibilant wheezes
Question #48
A Negative
B Borderline
C Positive
D Uncertain
Question #49
A Give antibiotics as ordered.
B Encourage increased fluid intake.
C Offer nutritious snacks 2 times a day.
D Place client on bed rest.
Question #50
A Lung cancer
B Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C Bronchitis
D Tracheobronchitis
Question #51
A Damage to surrounding tissues
B Lung contusion
C Hemorrhage
D Fibrotic changes in lungs
Question #52
A disease that is not clinically active.
B no exposure and no infection.
C exposure and no evidence of infection.
D latent infection with no disease
Question #53
A Place suspected clients together
B Encourage breathing exercises
C Institute droplet precautions
D Do not allow visitors with respiratory infection
Question #54
A A carbohydrate-dense diet
B A diet rich in protein
C A diet with limited fat
D A diet low in calories
Question #55
A Monitoring the client’s fluid intake and output
B Placing the client in respiratory isolation
C Wearing gloves during all client contact
D Assessing the client’s temperature every 8 hours
Question #56
A Affected voice sounds
B Burning of the throat when hot liquids are ingested
C Dysphagia
D Enlarged cervical nodes
Question #57
A The tracheal mucosa
B The nasal mucosa
C The buccal mucosa
D The frontal sinuses
Question #58
A Harsh cough
B Copious mucous secretions
C Sudden restlessness
D Rhonchi in lung fields
Question #59
A “The ET tube will be inserted through an opening in your trachea.”
B “The ET tube will remain in place for at least a day postsurgery.”
C “The ET tube will be connected to a negative-pressure ventilator.”
D “The ET tube will maintain your airway while you’re under anesthesia.”
Question #60
A Bacterial infection
B Viral infection
C Systemic infection
D Fungal infection
Question #61
A 5–10 mL
B 20–30 mL
C No fluid normally is present
D 20–25 mL
Question #62
A Infection
B Post operative bleeding
C Edema of the upper airway
D Plugged tracheostomy tube
Question #63
A Saline lavages to the nares
B Cold compresses to the sinus cavities
C Administration of oral antibiotics
D Use of a dehumidifier
Question #64
A pneumonia.
B carotid artery hemorrhage.
C pulmonary embolism.
D dehydration.
Question #65
A “Only wear your contact lenses during the day and take them out in the evening before bed.”
B “There are no significant problems with wearing contact lenses.”
C “You should switch to wearing your glasses while taking this medication.”
D “The physician can give you eye drops to prevent any problems.”
Question #66
A 20%
B 10%
C 30%
D 40%
Question #67
A Flail chest
B Pulmonary contusion
C Tension pneumothorax
D Cardiac tamponade
Question #68
A Provide employees with smoking cessation materials.
B Give workshops on disease prevention
C Fit all employees with protective masks.
D Insist on adequate breaks for each employee.
Question #69
A Hypercapnia, hypoventilation, and hypoxemia
B Hyperventilation, hypertension, and hypocapnia
C Hypotension, hyperoxemia, and hypercapnia
D Hyperoxemia, hypocapnia, and hyperventilation