A VD/VT ratio of 0.6 indicates that [BLANK-1]% of the volume is participating in gas exchange while [BLANK-2]% is not participating in gas exchange.

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?