NURS-6501 week 6 quiz.docx - Question 1 1 out of 1 points A...

 Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals
subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult
and she feels she cannot get enough air. What term should the nurse use
to document this condition?
 Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given
volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is
most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease.
 Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old male presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal
deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity
exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these
assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is
experiencing?
 Question 4
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the
development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
 Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A 47-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary edema. Which
assessment findings will the nurse observe?
 Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty
breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes.
How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: