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A physician has ordered an arterial blood gas test for a client with a respiratory disorder. What is the most common role of the nurse in performing the arterial blood gas test?

A nurse is caring for a client who is has 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face and neck. The client is receiving oxygen mist at 40% by face tent. The client’s O2 sat per pulse oximetery is 89 %. ABG results are: pH 7.31, PaO2 93 mm Hg, PCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 25 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

Medical aseptic technique is used for deep suctioning in the tracheobronchial tree and for the intubated patient.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client at a health care facility has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory disorder. The nurse understands that which of the following structures forms a part of the upper airway?

A nurse is collecting data from a client following removal of the client’s endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is having difficulty using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (select all that apply)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has shallow respirations and a respiratory rate of 9/min. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse expect?

Match the following descriptions to the appropriate oxygen delivery device

The nurse is caring for a client with facial burns who also is prescribed oxygen. What delivery device will the nurse select that is most appropriate for this client?