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A patient has been using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and now the health care provider is recommending bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). The patient is asking the nurse to explain the difference again.
 
  Which response is appropriate?
  a. CPAP maintains a set positive airway pressure during inspiration only.
  b. CPAP opens the airways during inspiration and allows them to close during expiration.
  c. BiPAP maintains a set pressure that is the same for inspiration and expiration.
  d. BiPAP delivers sufficient expiratory pressure to keep the airways open.

Question 2

A patient with a continuous IV infusion has an order for ciprofloxacin to be given IV piggyback. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for administering the medication?
 
  a. Hang the bag with ciprofloxacin higher than the continuous infusion bag.
  b. Stop the continuous infusion while running the ciprofloxacin.
  c. Connect the piggyback tubing into the Y-port on the tubing of the continuous infusion that is closest to the patient.
  d. Occlude the tubing of the continuous infusion just above the injection port while injecting the medication.

Question 3

A patient is planning to perform incentive spirometry after abdominal surgery. The nurse should encourage the patient to do which of the following?
 
  a. Get comfortable in a semi-reclined position.
  b. Inhale as deeply as possible and then exhale into the incentive spirometry device.
  c. Hold the breath for at least 3 seconds before exhaling.
  d. Exhale as quickly as possible.

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a patient how to use a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer. Which action by the patient demonstrates correct use of the device?
 
  a. Being careful not to shake the canister
  b. Positioning the mouthpiece in front of the mouth while not touching the lips
  c. Depressing the canister fully, waiting 3 to 5 seconds, then inhaling slowly and deeply
  d. Taking another puff of the medication within 10 seconds

Question 5

The nurse is teaching a patient how to use a flow-oriented incentive spirometer (IS) the night before abdominal surgery. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?
 
  a. I need to get the balls to the top as quickly as possible.
  b. Quick rapid breaths are the most effective when the incentive spirometer is used.
  c. I need to keep the balls elevated as long as possible.
  d. The balls must be elevated to be effective.
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Thank you soooo very much, it was really helpful and kind of you to answer my q's
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You're welcome, once again
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