University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 120 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2022
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290

Pages:

2
Author:

Charlee Buchanan

Pneumonia 1. Which statement best describes pneumonia? a. An infection of just the “windpipe” because the lungs are “clear” of any problems b. A serious inflammation of the bronchioles, alveoli, and interstitial space from various causes c. Only an infection of the lungs with mild to severe effects on breathing d. An inflammation resulting from lung damage caused by long-term smoking 2. Which term is used to describe the inability to breathe easily except in an upright position? a. Dyspnea b. Orthopnea c. Hemoptysis d. Hypoxemia 3. When reviewing the laboratory values for a client admitted with pneumonia, which result would cause the nurse to collaborate quickly with the health care provider? a. White blood cell (WBC) count of 14,526 mm3 b. PaO2 68 mm Hg c. PaCO2 46 mm Hg d. Blood glucose 146 mg/dL 4. A patient we see in the health care provider’s office and is diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). What are the most common symptoms associated with CAP? Select all that apply a. Dyspnea b. Abdominal pain c. Back pain d. Chest discomfort e. Increased sputum production f. Fever 5. Which diagnostic tests are most likely to be done for an older patient suspected of having pneumonia? Select all that apply a. Sputum gram stain b. Pulmonary function test c. Fluorescein bronchoscopy d. Peak flowmeter measurement e. Chest x-ray f. Complete blood count (CBC) 6. The nurse is reviewing the admission assessment of an elderly client with pneumonia. For which symptom of pneumonia, typical to older adults, does the nurse assess? a. Bradycardia b. Confusion c. Eupnea d. Pale skin 7. The nurse is conducting a community program about prevention of respiratory illness. What illness does the nurse know is the most common cause of death from infectious diseases in the United States? a. Atelectasis b. Pulmonary embolus c. Pneumonia d. Tracheobronchitis 8. A client has undergone a left hemicolectomy for bowel cancer. Which activities prevent the occurrence of postoperative pneumonia in this client? a. Administering oxygen, coughing, breathing deeply, and maintaining bed rest b. Coughing, breathing deeply, maintaining bed rest, and using an incentive spirometer c. Coughing, breathing deeply, frequent repositioning, and using an incentive spirometer d. Administering pain medications, frequent repositioning, and limiting fluid intake 9. A patient is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. What does the nurse expect the chest x-ray results to reveal? a. Patchy areas of increased density b. Tension pneumothorax c. Thick secretions causing airway obstruction d. Large hyperinflated airways 10. During a community health fair, a nurse is teaching a group of seniors about promoting health and preventing infection. Which intervention would best promote infection prevention for senior citizens who are at risk of pneumococcal and influenza infections? a. Receive vaccinations b. Exercise daily c. Drink d. Prescribed medications