Exam 2: NUR2571 / NUR 2571
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Professional Nursing II / PN2 | Exam Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
A client is experiencing an acute asthmatic attack. The client is noted to have respirations of 40 breaths/min, pulse 132 beats/min, oxygen saturation 86% on room air, and lung sounds with audible wheezing. Which findings indicate achievement of the desired outcome of treatment with levalbuterol?
Answer:
Pulse 96 beats /minute and oxygen saturation of 92% on room air
Question:
Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with right-sided heart failure?
Answer:
distended neck veins
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Question:
Mr. Smith was admitted yesterday with an exacerbation of asthma. He typically controls his asthma with oral medication and inhalers at home. He is ordered albuterol treatment twice daily. Oxygen is prescribed at 2L nasal cannula I am notifying you because Bob Smith has become increasing short of breath with audible wheezing this afternoon I recommended that we increase his oxygen dose and prescribe an extra albuterol treatment Hello, my name is Nurse Jones from unit D.Respirations are now 32
Answer:
4,1,2,5,3
Question:
A client with bacterial pneumonia becomes increasingly restless and confused. Temperature is 100 F, and pulse, blood pressure, and respirations are increased since the last assessment 6 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take first?
Answer:
assess oxygen saturation
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Question:
A client with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital. How can the nurse best position the client to improve gas exchange
Answer:
Sitting up at the bedside or in a chair and leaning slightly forward
Question:
A client receiving a heparin infusion is demonstrating signs of acute bleeding.Which of the following should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Answer:
Protamine sulfate
Question:
A nurse cares for a client who had a chest tube placed 6 hours ago and refuses to take deep breaths because of the pain. Which action should the nurse take?
Answer:
Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take deep breaths
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