Posted: January 10th, 2017

A client is in danger of respiratory arrest following the administration of a narcotic analgesic. An arterial blood gas value is obtained. The nurse would expect to PaCO2 to be which of the following values?

Which of the following measures can reduce or prevent the incidence of atelectasis in a post-operative client?

  1. Chest physiotherapy
  2. Mechanical ventilation
  3. Reducing oxygen requirements
  4. Use of an incentive spirometer

 

20.  Emergency treatment of a client in status asthmaticus includes which of the following medications?

  1. Inhaled beta-adrenergic agents
  2. Inhaled corticosteroids
  3. I.V. beta-adrenergic agents
  4. Oral corticosteroids

 

21.  Which of the following treatment goals is best for the client with status asthmaticus?

  1. Avoiding intubation
  2. Determining the cause of the attack
  3. Improving exercise tolerance
  4. Reducing secretions

 

22.  Dani was given dilaudid for pain. She’s sleeping and her respiratory rate is 4 breaths/minute. If action isn’t taken quickly, she might have which of the following reactions?

  1. Asthma attack
  2. Respiratory arrest
  3. Be pissed about receiving Narcan
  4. Wake up on her own

 

23.  Which of the following additional assessment data should immediately be gathered to determine the status of a client with a respiratory rate of 4 breaths/minute?

  1. Arterial blood gas (ABG) and breath sounds
  2. Level of consciousness and a pulse oximetry value.
  3. Breath sounds and reflexes
  4. Pulse oximetry value and heart sounds

 

24.  A client is in danger of respiratory arrest following the administration of a narcotic analgesic. An arterial blood gas value is obtained. The nurse would expect to PaCO2 to be which of the following values?

  1. 15 mm Hg
  2. 30 mm Hg
  3. 40 mm Hg
  4. 80 mm Hg

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