ATI Gas Exchange and Oxygenation Questions Flashcards
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen for hypoxia. The nurse should identify that which of the following can cause hypoxia?
Smoke inhalation
A nurse is performing chest percussion therapy on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
The nurse should hear a hollow sound when performing chest percussion therapy. This indicated proper technique is being used to loosen the secretions.
A nurse if caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Crackles in the lungs; d/t blood backing up into the pulmonary circulation
Nurse plans to measure cardiac output of a client who had an MI. Which of the following data should the nurse use to calculate the client’s cardiac output?
Stroke Volume
