A client has been diagnosed with a benign lung tumor and asks the nurse how it will be treated. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client is admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath. The physician orders a stat hemoglobin and hematocrit level to be drawn. The client is questioning why he needs to have blood drawn when he is having trouble breathing. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client has been intubated and placed on a ventilator with positive endexpiratory pressure (PEEP). The nurse anticipates that the primary function of PEEP will be to:

The nurse is reviewing a client’s chest X-ray report that states that there are bilateral areas of collapsed alveoli in the bases. The nurse initiated coughing and deep breathing exercises, reinforced the use of the incentive spirometer, and encouraged the client to ambulate in the halls at least twice a day. The nurse implemented these interventions into the plan of care based on what knowledge?

The nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion. The client asks, “What is a pleural effusion?” What is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

The client has developed a pleural effusion. The nurse anticipates that the most appropriate intervention would be?

A comatose client requires a nasopharyngeal airway for suctioning. After the airway is inserted, he gags and coughs. The priority intervention by the nurse would be?

Nursing management of a client with a pulmonary embolism will primarily focus on which action?

The nurse is obtaining a pulse oximetry reading on a client. The nurse is aware that analysis of the results will provide information regarding:

A client with a pulmonary embolism is scheduled to have an umbrella filter placed in the vena cava. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client states:

The nurse is caring for a client with terminal lung cancer. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse is conducting a preoperative class for clients scheduled for gastric bypass surgery. One of the clients asks the nurse what the most common source of pulmonary embolism is. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

The nurse is planning care for a client who has undergone a total knee replacement. The most important intervention to prevent the development of a pulmonary embolism would be?

Which physiologic effect of a pulmonary embolism would initially affect oxygenation?

The nurse is teaching the client about his diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism. The client tells the nurse that the doctor told him that he has a ventilation-perfusion mismatch. Which statement by the client best conveys an understanding of the diagnosis?

A client has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and begins to experience chest pain. The client asks the nurse what is causing the pain. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

A client with a pulmonary embolism tells the nurse that he feels a sense of “impending doom.” The nurse recognizes that this manifestation is caused by what?

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client with a pulmonary embolism scheduled for an embolectomy. The most appropriate information for the nurse to give the patient is:

A client with pulmonary embolism has developed hemoptysis. The nurse determines that this is most likely related to:

A definitive diagnosis of pulmonary embolism has been made for a client. The nurse anticipates which medication will be ordered?

The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism about the prescribed heparin therapy. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client states heparin is given to:

A client who was hospitalized for pulmonary embolism is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. The client asks the nurse to explain how warfarin works. The best response by the nurse is:

A client hospitalized with a pulmonary embolism develops hypotension. The nurse determines that the hypotension was the result of which of the following?

A client with a pulmonary embolism is experiencing chest pain and apprehension. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

A client with a massive pulmonary embolism is scheduled to have arterial blood gas analysis performed. The nurse expects the analysis will identify:

Which client is at highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolism?

An 18-year-old client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumothorax. A chest tube was inserted and attached to a chest drainage system. The nurse notes bubbling in the water seal chamber and determines further assessment is required. The nurse is aware the bubbling is most likely the result of:

A client is being treated with bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). The nurse anticipates that the use of BiPAP will:

A hospitalized client is experiencing hypoxia. The physician orders continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) per face mask. The family is concerned and questions the nurse as to why the client needs the mask. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A 165-lb client with a pulmonary embolus is ordered to receive heparin 20 units/kg/hour by I.V. infusion. How many units of heparin should he receive each hour?