Posted: January 10th, 2017

Basilar crackles are present in a client’s lungs on auscultation. The nurse knows that these are discrete, noncontinuous sounds that are

The client with asthma should be taught that which of the following is one of the most common precipitating factors of an acute asthma attack?

1. Occupational exposure to toxins
2. Viral respiratory infections
3. Exposure to cigarette smoke
4. Exercising in cold temperatures

86.  A female client comes into the emergency room complaining of SOB and pain in the lung area. She states that she started taking birth control pills 3 weeks ago and that she smokes. Her VS are: 140/80, P 110, R 40. The physician orders ABG’s, results are as follows: pH: 7.50; Pa_CO2 29 mm Hg; Pa_O2 60 mm Hg; HCO₃^– 24 mEq/L; SaO₂ 86%. Considering these results, the first intervention is to:

1. Begin mechanical ventilation
2. Place the client on oxygen
3. Give the client sodium bicarbonate
4. Monitor for pulmonary embolism.

87.  Basilar crackles are present in a client’s lungs on auscultation. The nurse knows that these are discrete, noncontinuous sounds that are:

1. Caused by the sudden opening of alveoli
2. Usually more prominent during expiration
3. Produced by airflow across passages narrowed by secretions
4. Found primarily in the pleura.