Author Question: Which of the following are the hazards and complications of incentive spirometry? 1. ... (Read 51 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are the hazards and complications of incentive spirometry? 1. Hyperventilation 2. Fatigue 3. Discomfort secondary to inadequate pain control 4. Barotrauma

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following has a direct relationship with the degree to which atelectasis can present itself with a postoperative patient?

a. Spontaneous respiratory rate
b. Bradycardia
c. Hypocapnia
d. Hypothermia

Expo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis, discomfort secondary to inadequate pain control, pulmonary barotrauma, exacerbation of bronchospasm, and fatigue are the hazards and complica-tions of incentive spirometry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
There is a direct relationship between the spontaneous respiratory rate and the degree of atelecta-sis present. Typically, as the atelectasis progresses, the respiratory rate increases proportionally.