NCLEX-RN Respiratory Conditions Flashcards

Complete the comparison regarding respiratory drive:

Arrange the steps for Pursed-Lip Breathing, used to prevent airway collapse in COPD:

An asthmatic client has a Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in the Yellow Zone (50-80% of personal best). What is the priority nursing instruction?

In a client with status asthmaticus, what does the sudden disappearance of wheezing (silent chest) indicate?

A client is admitted with suspected bacterial pneumonia. The provider orders a sputum culture and IV antibiotics. Which represents the correct sequence of care?

Name one specific requirement for Airborne Precautions used for active Tuberculosis.

Identify the induration size considered positive for a Mantoux (PPD) skin test based on client risk factors:

What is the most common hallmark symptom of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?

A client has a confirmed Pulmonary Embolism and is hemodynamically stable. Which position is appropriate to optimize oxygenation?

In a tension pneumothorax, which direction does the trachea deviate?

A client exhibits tracheal deviation, absent breath sounds on the right, and severe hypotension. What is the priority emergency intervention?

Why is prone positioning used for clients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

When should Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) be scheduled for a client with Cystic Fibrosis relative to meals?

Select the correct safety parameters for open airway suctioning:

A client's tracheostomy tube, placed 24 hours ago, is accidentally dislodged. What is the priority nursing action?