Correctly identify A, B, and C, the sub-regions of the pharynx.   

What is the name of this labeled portion of the respiratory tract? Its inferior ends splits to form the two main bronchi.

A 67-year-old male is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for acute bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. Reported symptoms on admission included increased cough with sputum production. The physical examination revealed a barrel chest, diminished lung sounds bilaterally on auscultation, abdominal distention, and 2+ pitting edema in bilateral lower extremities. On the day following admission, the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) assigned to the client notes a productive cough with yellow/green sputum, crackles in the left lower lobe of the lungs while other lobes are diminished, and subjective reports of chills. Vital signs include temperature 101.2° F (38.3° C), pulse 106 beats per minute, respirations 22 breaths per minute, blood pressure 104/68 mmHg, SpO2 94% at 1.5 Liters via nasal cannula (NC). Based on these findings, the LVN assists in creating a plan of care.Based on the clinical presentation, select if the prescription listed is either Indicated (appropriate or necessary), Contraindicated (could be harmful) or Non-Essential (makes no difference or is not necessary) for the client’s care at this time.

What signs or symptoms would the nurse anticipate observing in a patient with a pulmonary embolism? Select all that apply.  One, some or all may be correct

Match the following medications with their action and or drug classification…

The nurse is observing a nursing student listening to the breath sounds of a client. The nurse intervenes if the student performs which incorrect procedure?

With a diagnosis of pneumonia, which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A client arrives in the emergency department with a bloody nose. Which is the initial nursing action?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to an overweight 54-year-old client about ways to decrease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.  Which interventions would be most effective?  Select all that apply. One, some or all may be correct.

You are caring for a 31 year old male client with suspected SARS COVID-19? What clinical manifestations do you expect?