Author Question: A nurse is performing mouth-to-mouth breathing for a client with signs and symptoms of respiratory ... (Read 117 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is performing mouth-to-mouth breathing for a client with signs and symptoms of respiratory arrest. The nurse is giving a breath that lasts a full second. The nurse's action should bring about which of the following desired effects?

A) Promote systemic blood flow
B) Increase pressure in the ventricles
C) Increase pressure in thoracic blood vessels
D) Prevent regurgitation and aspiration

Question 2

A client in semi-Fowler's position has slipped down in bed and needs to be moved up. Which of these actions should the nurse take FIRST?

a. Ensure the bed is below waist level, and lower the head of the bed.
b. Lower the side rails on the side where the nurse is standing.
c. Ask the client to bend the knees, and place the feet flat on the bed.
d. Change the bed linens.

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Giving a breath that lasts a full second reduces the potential for distending the esophagus and stomach, which may promote regurgitation and aspiration. Chest compression increases pressure in the ventricles, increases pressure in thoracic blood vessels, and also promotes systemic blood flow.

Answer to Question 2

A
When moving a client up in the bed, ensure that the bed is at waist height to lessen the strain on the nurse's back.