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Respiratory System Diseases

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What is the normal range for respiratory rate?

10-15 breaths per minute
8-12 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute (correct)
18-25 breaths per minute

What medication is commonly used to treat asthma?

Albuterol (correct)
Antibiotics
Cortisone
Insulin

What is the purpose of incentive spirometry?

To monitor blood pressure
To administer oxygen
To promote deep breathing (correct)
To assess heart rate

What is a priority assessment in a patient?

Vital signs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sputum culture and sensitivity?

To determine antibiotic type (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trigger for asthma patients to avoid?

Narcotics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical significance of S3 in a patient with heart failure?

Indicates fluid overload (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of administering loop diuretics in heart failure treatment?

To decrease preload (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should ACE inhibitors/ARBs be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?

Due to increased risk of hyperkalemia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for administering beta blockers in heart failure treatment?

To reduce hypertension (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient with heart failure on diuretic therapy?

Monitor kidney function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of right-sided heart failure in patients with chronic bronchitis or emphysema?

Cor pulmonale (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority medication for a patient experiencing wheezing?

Albuterol (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key nursing intervention for a patient with pulmonary embolism?

Applying compression stockings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Wheezing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering bronchodilators to patients with asthma or COPD?

To open up airways (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle in the management of chest tubes?

Never changing the dressing (C) Signup and view all the answers