The patient tells the nurse, "Blowing into this tube thing (incentive spirometer) is a ridiculous waste of time." Which one of the following does the nurse tell the patient is the specific purpose of using an incentive spirometer?
a. It directly removes excess secretions from the lungs.
b. It increases pulmonary circulation.
c. It promotes optimal lung expansion.
d. It stimulates the cough reflex.
C
Feedback
A Coughing exercises are used to remove excess secretions from the lungs.
B The specific purpose of using an incentive spirometer is not to increase pulmonary circulation. Ambulation helps increase pulmonary circulation as the respiratory rate increases.
C The primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer is to promote optimal lung expansion.
D The primary purpose of incentive spirometry is not to stimulate the cough reflex but to promote lung expansion.
You might also like to view...
In males the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary stimulate testosterone production in the ________ cells of the testes
Anyone can help me? Thanks
To provide optimal care to the intrapartum woman, the nurse understands that the least favorable maternal position for labor is
a. Supine b. Sitting c. Lying on the side d. Standing
A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with adrenocortical insufficiency and has been
prescribed prolonged steroid therapy. Which is a steroid used for prolonged therapy? A) Insulin B) Prednisone C) Cephalosporin D) Penicillin
The nurse notes that a patient with schizophrenia has a reduction in symptoms. Which complementary health approach should the nurse ask if the patient is using?
1. Folate 2. Exercise 3. Vitamin D 4. Acupuncture