The nurse must perform which intervention for a patient receiving a pulmonary function test Quizlet

Sensation of air hunger
Tracheal deviation
Blue discoloration of the lips

The nurse would assess for a pneumothorax if the client has a sensation of air hunger, tracheal deviation, and blue discoloration of the lips. All clients need to be taught to go to the ED for symptoms of a pneumothorax after a thoracentesis. Symptoms include pain on the affected side, rapid heart rate, rapid, shallow respirations, sensation of air hunger, prominence of the affected side that does not move in and out with respiratory effort, tracheal deviation to the unaffected, new onset of "nagging" cough and cyanosis.Tachycardia, rather than bradycardia, is consistent with a pneumothorax. Pain occurs on the affected side, not the unaffected side.

c. 4, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6

ANS: C

The proper order for correctly using an inhaler with a spacer is as follows. Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the nonmouthpiece end of the spacer. Shake the whole unit vigorously three or four times. Place the
mouthpiece into the mouth, over the tongue, and seal the lips tightly around it. Press down firmly on the
canister of the inhaler to release one dose of medication into the spacer. Breathe in slowly and deeply. Remove the mouthpiece from the mouth, and, keeping the lips closed, hold the breath for at least 10 seconds. Then breathe out slowly. Wait at least 1 minute between puffs.

The laboratory has just called with the arterial blood gas (ABG) results on four patients. Which result is most important for the nurse to report immediately to the health care provider?

a. pH 7.34, PaO2 82 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and O2 sat 97%
b. pH 7.35, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, and O2 sat 95%
c. pH 7.46, PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and O2 sat 98%
d. pH 7.31, PaO2 91 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, and O2 sat 96%