Question 1 (1 point) What causes emphysema? Question 1 options: An…

Question Answered step-by-step Question 1 (1 point) What causes emphysema? Question 1 options: An… Question 1 (1 point) What causes emphysema?Question 1 options: An autoimmune response Alveoli are hyper-inflated by trapped air Bacteria that enters the respiratory system A decline in the number of cilia in the bronchial passagesQuestion 2 (1 point) Which of the following is a symptom of chronic bronchitis?Question 2 options: Dry cough Weight gain Hyperactivity Shortness of breathQuestion 3 (1 point) Mr. G. has a diagnosis of emphysema and is constantly on oxygen at 3L/min by nasal prongs. He requests that the assistant increase his oxygen level because he feels very short of breath. What is the assistant’s best response?Question 3 options: Increase the clients oxygen to 4L/min “All you need to do is take some deep breaths to help” “Resting flat in bed will decrease your breathlessness” “Increasing your oxygen can cause further problems with your breathing”Question 4 (1 point) What causes wheezing when a client has asthma?Question 4 options: Thick, tenacious, mucus plug Swelling and closing off of the larynx Narrowing of the airways to the lungs Swelling in the trachea and increased secretionsQuestion 5 (1 point) A resident with COPD who usually can walk to the dining room unassisted, suddenly becomes extremely short of breath halfway there while walking to the dining room. How should the care provider respond?Question 5 options: Walk resident back to own room to lie down Get a wheelchair and push the client to dining room Stop walking, get a wheelchair and notify supervisor Stop and rest for a few minutes then continue to dining room and allow them to rest in chair prior to serving mealQuestion 6 (1 point) Which of the following can be caused by shortness of breath?Question 6 options: Pain Tachypnea Hypoglycemia Feelings of panicQuestion 7 (1 point) Mrs. B has chronic bronchitis. When she is short of breath, how will she likely be most comfortable?Question 7 options: Lying in bed Soaking in a warm bath Standing against the wall Reclined in her rocking chairQuestion 8 (1 point) What are some modifiable risk factors that contribute to osteoporosisQuestion 8 options: Diet and exercise Caucasian and female Female and menopausal African-American and maleQuestion 9 (1 point) Although women are more prone to osteoporosis, men are also at risk. What increases men’s risk of developing osteoporosis?Question 9 options: Had a previous injury Have high levels of testosterone Take cortisone and are immobilized Are obese and have a medium body buildQuestion 10 (1 point) Which of the following is a true statement about rheumatoid arthritis?Question 10 options: Pain worsens through the day Joints often become deformed Common in people over 65 years Usually affects men between the ages of 35 and 55Question 11 (1 point) What is osteoarthritis?Question 11 options: Occurs in joints bilaterally in the body, eg. both knees, etc A condition which occurs as a result of an autoimmune response A degenerative condition of the cartilage between the bones of a joint A disturbance of metabolism which leads to deposits of uric crystals in the jointQuestion 12 (1 point) When caring for a resident with osteoarthritis, what should the assistant observe for?Question 12 options: Red, swollen joints Painful, red great toe Numbness and tingling of extremities Client’s expression of pain on movementQuestion 13 (1 point) Which is a chronic autoimmune/inflammatory disease that affects the body’s tissue and organs?Question 13 options: Fibromyalgia Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Systemic Lupus ErythematosusQuestion 14 (1 point) Mr. J has just returned to the special care home after spending one (1) week at the hospital to repair his fractured hip. What is the most important action for the assistant to take?Question 14 options: Maintain hip flexion of more than 90° Ensure his limb is positioned in adduction Check the temperature and colour of affected limb Ensure positioning maintains internal rotation of limbQuestion 15 (1 point) Mr. X, a 70 year old, has had a total hip replacement. After his recovery, what should he reasonably expect to be able to do?Question 15 options: Run a marathon Lift heavy objects Go for a daily walk Shovel the driveway Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)