Fill in the following chart: IBW 180 lbs VT 350 mL Respiratory Rate 26 b/min VE (Minute ventilation) [BLANK-1] L/min VA (alveolar minute ventilation) [BLANK-2] L/min VD/VT [BLANK-3] Is this patient at risk for respiratory failure? [BLANK-4]

Vital capacity is used as a measure of diaphragmatic reserve and strength for patient’s with neuromuscular disease and for patient’s weaning off of mechanical ventilation. The minimum acceptable value of >10-15 mL/kg of IBW is required for the patient to be able to do which of the following? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to assess for signs and symptoms of cor pulmonale.  Which signs and symptoms should be included in the teaching plan?

A client experiencing a severe asthma attack has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: Lab Result Range pH 7.33 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 48 35-45 HCO3 26 22-26 PaO2 58 80-100 Which order is the priority for the nurse to implement?

A nurse is developing a SMART goal for a client with a weight bearing restriction to their right leg.  Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

A patient comes to the emergency room with complaints surrounding a COPD exacerbation.  The nurse anticipates all of the following physical assessment findings except:

A school nurse assesses a child’s hair for pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of this condition?

A nurse is preparing to teach a client and caregiver about the antidepressant therapy which will be continued at home. Which precaution should the nurse recommend, if the client experiences dizziness when getting out of bed?

A client newly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is seen by a nurse in the urgent care. The client is complaining of hair loss after frequent, persistent showers. Which of the following is the best goal for the client at this time?

When teaching a client with generalized anxiety disorder, which is the highest priority for the nurse to teach the client to avoid?