Author Question: The nurse notes that a patient is susceptible to chronic pulmonary diseases. What did the nurse ... (Read 88 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse notes that a patient is susceptible to chronic pulmonary diseases. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

1. The patient owned and worked a farm.
2. The patient worked in a hospital.
3. The patient as an air traffic controller.
4. The patient played in a band.

Question 2

A patient admitted with probable emphysema is scheduled for diagnostic tests. What test should the nurse expect to be prescribed to assess the patient's acidbase balance?

1. bronchoscopy
2. sputum studies
3. pulse oximetry
4. arterial blood gases (ABGs)

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Farmers are exposed to pesticides every day while they are preparing the land for farming and while crops are growing. Working in a hospital may increase the risk for colds and influenza but does not increase the risk for chronic pulmonary disease. Air traffic controllers and band members are not more likely to have increased risk of chronic pulmonary disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
ABGs are done to assess alterations in acidbase balance caused by respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders, or both. A bronchoscopy provides visualization of internal respiratory structures. Sputum studies can provide specific information about bacterial organisms. Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive test that evaluates the oxygen saturation level of blood.