Author Question: A patient experiencing immotile cilia syndrome should be frequently assessed by the nurse for which ... (Read 32 times)

penguins · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient experiencing immotile cilia syndrome should be frequently assessed by the nurse for which priority complication?

A)
Epistaxis resulting from loss of cilia in the nasal passageway
B)
Bronchiectasis due to interferences with clearance of inhaled bacteria along the respiratory tract
C)
Sterility caused by inability of the sperm to swim downstream
D)
Inability to hear soft sounds related to kinocilium on the hair cells in the inner ear

Question 2

A nurse provides care for a number of older adult residents of a long-term care facility. Which of the following events from the last shift is most deserving of further assessment and possible interventions?

A)
An 83-year-old female client complains of the glare of the fluorescent lights off the floor of the facility.
B)
A 79-year-old male client displays unprecedented forgetfulness.
C)
A 91-year-old male client who has been newly admitted displays balance problems when ambulating.
D)
A 90-year-old long-term resident displays decreased motor strength.

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Immotile cilia syndrome immobilizes the cilia of the respiratory tract, thus interfering with clearance of inhaled bacteria, leading to the chronic lung disease called bronchiectasis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

While any abrupt change in status would warrant further examination, decreased strength, light sensitivity, and balance problems are all considered normal accompaniments to the aging process. Cognitive changes, such as a new onset of forgetfulness, are more likely to be pathologic in nature and deserving of further assessment.