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What are some common signs that indicate the severity of atelectasis?
What are some common signs that indicate the severity of atelectasis?
- Chest pain and palpitations
- Tachypnea and dyspnea (correct)
- Coughing and wheezing
- Fever and chills
Which of the following is NOT a recommended preventative measure for atelectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended preventative measure for atelectasis?
- Encouraging deep breathing and coughing
- Immediate placement of a chest tube (correct)
- Frequent position changes
- Judicious administration of opioids
What is the primary aim of treatment for atelectasis?
What is the primary aim of treatment for atelectasis?
- To prevent microbial invasion
- To improve ventilation and remove secretions (correct)
- To reduce inflammation in lung tissue
- To administer antibiotics early
Pneumonia can be caused by which of the following microorganisms?
Pneumonia can be caused by which of the following microorganisms?
Pneumonitis can predispose a patient to which potential complication?
Pneumonitis can predispose a patient to which potential complication?
What distinguishes community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) from other types of pneumonia?
What distinguishes community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) from other types of pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for classifying pneumonia as health care–associated pneumonia (HCAP)?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for classifying pneumonia as health care–associated pneumonia (HCAP)?
What is a defining feature of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)?
What is a defining feature of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)?
Which of the following pathogens is most commonly associated with community-acquired pneumonia in those younger than 60 years without comorbidity?
Which of the following pathogens is most commonly associated with community-acquired pneumonia in those younger than 60 years without comorbidity?
What type of pneumonia is classified as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
What type of pneumonia is classified as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with an increased likelihood of infection with penicillin-resistant and drug-resistant pneumococci?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with an increased likelihood of infection with penicillin-resistant and drug-resistant pneumococci?
What common risk factor is linked to infection with enteric Gram-negative bacteria?
What common risk factor is linked to infection with enteric Gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following best describes 'health care-associated pneumonia' in terms of its occurrence?
Which of the following best describes 'health care-associated pneumonia' in terms of its occurrence?
What does whispered pectoriloquy allow a clinician to assess?
What does whispered pectoriloquy allow a clinician to assess?
What is the primary purpose of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) studies?
What is the primary purpose of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) studies?
What SpO2 value indicates that tissues may not be receiving sufficient oxygen?
What SpO2 value indicates that tissues may not be receiving sufficient oxygen?
When should sputum samples ideally be collected for analysis?
When should sputum samples ideally be collected for analysis?
What is a critical step regarding patient positioning for a chest X-ray?
What is a critical step regarding patient positioning for a chest X-ray?
Which imaging study requires the patient to remain supine for less than 30 minutes?
Which imaging study requires the patient to remain supine for less than 30 minutes?
What can affect the accuracy of SpO2 readings?
What can affect the accuracy of SpO2 readings?
What technique can be utilized if a patient cannot expel sufficient sputum?
What technique can be utilized if a patient cannot expel sufficient sputum?
What are the signs of severe pneumonia as described?
What are the signs of severe pneumonia as described?
Which of the following is an appropriate method to obtain a sputum sample?
Which of the following is an appropriate method to obtain a sputum sample?
Which is a primary pharmacologic therapy for pneumonia?
Which is a primary pharmacologic therapy for pneumonia?
What nursing diagnosis is related to copious tracheobronchial secretions?
What nursing diagnosis is related to copious tracheobronchial secretions?
What should be encouraged to promote airway patency in patients with severe pneumonia?
What should be encouraged to promote airway patency in patients with severe pneumonia?
What position should a patient assume to promote breathing and rest?
What position should a patient assume to promote breathing and rest?
What is recommended for patients to maintain nutrition during severe pneumonia?
What is recommended for patients to maintain nutrition during severe pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a supportive treatment for pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a supportive treatment for pneumonia?
What symptom commonly indicates exercise-induced asthma?
What symptom commonly indicates exercise-induced asthma?
Which class of medication is known for quick relief of asthma symptoms?
Which class of medication is known for quick relief of asthma symptoms?
Which of these reactions may be associated with asthma?
Which of these reactions may be associated with asthma?
What is a hallmark feature of bronchiectasis?
What is a hallmark feature of bronchiectasis?
Which assessment method is essential during an acute asthma episode?
Which assessment method is essential during an acute asthma episode?
What is a common clinical manifestation of bronchiectasis?
What is a common clinical manifestation of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is a primary cause of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is a primary cause of bronchiectasis?
How should a nurse assess a patient with asthma before medication administration?
How should a nurse assess a patient with asthma before medication administration?
