Quiz 8

Question 1

hypoxia

Answer 1

Nurse will use a correct size catheter to suction the tracheostomy to avoid hypoxia.

Question 2

hypoxemia

Answer 2

Nurse will manually administer oxygen by mask to prevent hypoxemia.

Question 3

tracheostomy

Answer 3

nurse will asses the skin around a new tracheostomy to recognize subcutaneous emphysema.

Question 4

tracheotomy

Answer 4

Nurse will assess for bleeding from the incision.

Question 5

laryngectomy

Answer 5

Nurse will inspect the stoma and clean the suture line with sterile saline.

Question 6

obstructive sleep apnea

Answer 6

Nurse will assess patients breathing disruption while sleeping duration and frequency.

Question 7

chronic bronchitis

Answer 7

Nurse will assess for cyanosis, delayed capillary refill, and finger clubbing.

Question 8

COPD

Answer 8

Nurse will maintain SPO2 levels between 88-92%.

Question 9

emphysema

Answer 9

Nurse will educate patient on what to expect post-op of their lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).

Question 10

hypercapnia

Answer 10

Nurse will assess for serious decline in the patient’s condition and respiratory failure.

Question 11

consolidation

Answer 11

Nurse will assess for bronchial breath sounds.

Question 12

induration

Answer 12

Nurse will assess patient’s forearm 48-72 hr after injection

Question 13

tuberculosis

Answer 13

nurse will use airborne precaution for patient care.