NUR 2206 Exam 2 NCLEX Questions

NUR 2206 Exam 2 NCLEX Questions
1. A patient who has difficulty breathing, increased respiratory and pulse rates, and pale skin
with some cyanosis may be suffering from which of the following?
A) Hyperventilation
B) Hypoxia
C) Perfusion
D) Atelectasis
Answer
B) Hypoxia
2. The primary purpose of surfactant is
A) To propel sheet of mucus toward the upper airway
B) To warm inspired air
C) To produce watery mucous
D) To reduce surface tension ofthe fluid lining the alveoli
Answer
D)To reduce surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli
3. Abdominal breathing at 30-60 breaths/min with an irregular pattern of rate and depth would
closely describe the breathing pattern of what age group?
A) Older Adults
B) Infants
C) Children
D) Adolescents
Answer
B) Infants
4. A patient with a fractured rib is breathing less often and with less depth because ofthe pain.
The nurse would document thisfinding using which term?
A) Fremitus
B) Hyperventilation
C) Pleural friction rub
D) Hypoventilation
Answer
D) Hypoventilation