Module 4 Exam

Question 1

2 methods to assess gas exchange

Answer 1

ABGs to determine O2 status & oximetry measured with a pulse ox

Question 2

Gas Exchange

Answer 2

process of transportation of O2 & CO2 in and out of cells

Question 3

What is a major preventable risk factor?

Answer 3

Tobacco use

Question 4

Assessment of Adequate Ventilation

Answer 4

• Spinous processes in alignment; scapulae bilaterally symmetric
• AP ratio of 1:2
• Clear breath sounds

Question 5

S&S of Impaired Gas Exchange

Answer 5

cough, SOB & chest pain with breathing; VS: increased RR, increased temp

Question 6

What is used to diagnose pulmonary embolisms?

Answer 6

Ventilation-Perfusion Scans

Question 7

What does a spirometer measure?

Answer 7

The volume of air moving in and out of lungs

Question 8

Emphysema

Answer 8

loss of lung elasticity; tissue is pink but no difficulty breathing

Question 9

Nursing Interventions for COPD

Answer 9

no morphine or benzos, teach patient about PLB

Question 10

What ABG results will COPD patients have?

Answer 10

Respiratory Acidosis

Question 11

Priority tx for COPD

Answer 11

BIPAP

Question 12

pharmacological tx for preventing CVA’s from occurring in patients with risk for emboli

Answer 12

anticoagulants: IV unfractionated heparin, Vitamin K antagonists, factor Xa inhibitors, warfarin
antiplatelets: usually the chosen tx, aspirin 81mg is most often used
Statins are effective for those with high cholesterol