The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the ...

The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the left side of the chest in a newly intubated patient is probably caused by a
 
  a. right mainstem intubation.
  b. left pneumothorax.
  c. right hemothorax.
  d. gastric intubation.

Question 2

Diminished to absent breath sounds on the right side, tracheal deviation to the left side, and asymmetrical chest movement are indicative of which of the following disorders?
 
  a. Tension pneumothorax
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Pulmonary fibrosis
  d. Atelectasis

Question 3

Patients with left-sided pneumonia may benefit from placing them in which of the following positions?
 
  a. Reverse Trendelenburg
  b. Supine
  c. On the left side
  d. On the right side

Question 4

The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated by
 
  a. averaging three of the patient's blood pressure readings over a 6-hour period.
  b. dividing the systolic pressure by the diastolic pressure.
  c. adding the systolic pressure and two diastolic pressures and then dividing by 3 .
  d. dividing the diastolic pressure by the pulse pressure.

Question 5

A patient is being monitored by continuous ECG after placement of a transvenous pacemaker. Loss of capture  is seen on the ECG. Which nursing intervention may correct this situation?
 
  a. Position the patient on the left side.
  b. Decrease the milliamperes as ordered.
  c. Increase the rate as ordered.
  d. Monitor the patient in a different lead.