NCLEX RN QUIZ 8: RESPIRATORY

Welcome to your NCLEX RN QUIZ 8: RESPIRATORY

Question: 1

A client with a severe asthma exacerbation following influenza infection is transferred to the intensive care unit due to rapidly deteriorating respiratory status. Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's assessment of impending respiratory failure? Select all that apply.

Arterial pH 7.50

PaCO2 55 mm Hg

PaO2 58 mm Hg

Paradoxical breathing

Restlessness and drowsiness

Question: 2

A home health nurse visits a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse teaches the client to use abdominal breathing to perform the "huff" cough technique to facilitate secretion removal. Place the steps in the correct order. All options must be used.

Unordered Options

2. "Perform a slow, deep inhalation with your mouth using your diaphragm."
1. "Hold your breath for 2-3 seconds and then forcefully exhale quickly."
5. "Sit upright in a chair with feet spread shoulder-width apart and lean forward."
3. "Repeat the huff once or twice more, while refraining from performing a normal cough."
4. "Rest for 5-10 normal breaths and repeat as necessary until mucus is cleared."

5,2,1,3,4

5,1,2,3,4

2,1,5,4,3

1,2,3,4,5

Question: 3

The school nurse assesses an 8-year-old with a history of asthma. The nurse notes mild wheezing and coughing. Which action should the nurse perform first?

Assess the client's peak expiratory flow

Call the health care provider (HCP)

Educate the client about avoiding triggers

Notify the client's parents

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NCLEX RN QUIZ 8: RESPIRATORY