Chapter 17 - Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table
B. Explain the procedure
C. Obtain ABG’s
D. Administer benzocaine spray

Answer 1

A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table

Question 2

A nurse at a providers office is reviewing information with a client scheduled for pulmonary function test (PFTs). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hr following the test
B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6 to 8 hr prior to the test
C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the test
D. The arterial blood flow to you hand will be evaluated as part of the test

Answer 2

B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6 to 8 hr prior to the test

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? 
A. Blood-tinged sputum 
B. Dry, nonproductive cough 
C. Sore throat
D. Bronchospasms

Answer 3

D. Bronchospasms

* indicate the the client is having difficulty maintaining a patent airway*

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following supplies should the nurse ensure are up the clients room? (Select all that apply)
A. Oxygen equipment
B. Incentive spirometer
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing
E. Suture removal kit

Answer 4

A. Oxygen equipment
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as risks for complications? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
D. Hypotension
E. Report of pain at the puncture site

Answer 5

A. Dyspnea
C. Fever
D. Hypotension