1. Chapter 32: Respiratory/Oxygenation: 2. Which respiratory problem is experienced by premature infants due to lackof surfactant in their lungs? a. The alveoli shrivel and are unable to exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide. b. Weakness of the respiratory muscles limits airflow in and out of the lungs. c. Swelling of abdominal organs limits expansion and contraction of thediaphragm. d. Insufficient hemoglobin impairs delivery of oxygen to tissues throughoutthe body: Answer a. The alveoli shrivel and are unable to exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide. 3. Which assessment finding is expected for a patient with impaired lungcompliance? a. The patient's respirations are very deep and rapid. b. The patient reports sharp left-sided rib and chest pain. c. The patient struggles to take a deep breath and exhale. d. The patient's breathing pattern is irregular with periods of apnea: Answer c.Thepatient struggles to take a deep breath and exhale. 4. Which laboratory finding indicates that the patient is likely to experiencehypoxemia? a. Hematocrit 31% b. Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL c. Glycosylated hemoglobin 7% d. White blood cell count 4600/mm3: Answer a. Hematocrit 31% 5. The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The patient's pulse oximetry reading is 90% on roomair.What is the priority action of the nurse? a. Administer 4L/NC oxygen immediately. b. Assist the patient into a recumbent position. c. Determine the patient's normal pulse oximetry values. d. Obtain an order for STAT arterial blood gases (ABGs).: