NSG 124 ASTHMA EAQ EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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NSG 124 ASTHMA EAQ EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When a patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack, how will the nurse position the patient?
The goal for positioning during an asthma attack is to maximize the patient's ability to inhale and exhale deep breaths, and the se...
When a patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack, how will the nurse
position the patient?
The goal for positioning during an asthma attack is to maximize the patient's ability to
inhale and exhale deep breaths, and the semi-to-high-Fowler's position will allow
optimal chest expansion.
Which information will the nurse include when educating a patient with asthma
about use of a peak flow meter?
It is important that the patient initially determine the personal best readings when first
using a peak flow meter to evaluate for decreasing airway function. It should be used at
least twice a day for the first two weeks to determine the patient's personal best, which
will be used to monitor airway constriction. After the personal best peak flow is
determined, daily peak flow readings are recommended. The peak flow meter does not
reduce asthma attacks; it helps monitor symptoms of asthma. Peak flows are ideally
measured between 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. because peak flows are highest in the early
afternoon.
Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates a common adverse effect of a
patient's prescribed albuterol inhaler?
Tachycardia is a common adverse effect of the use of inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists
because of its stimulant effect.
, Don't be tricked! Oral candidiasis may be seen with inhaled corticosteroid use, but it is
not an adverse effect with albuterol.
Which instruction will the nurse include when teaching a patient to use a hand-
held nebulizer?
The patient is placed in an upright position that allows for most efficient breathing to
ensure adequate penetration and deposition of the aerosolized medication.
Deep and slow breaths help ensure deposition of the medication throughout the lung.
The patient is taught to hold the breath for two to three seconds during nebulizer
treatments.
Which inhaler would the nurse be prepared to administer to the patient at the
onset of an asthma attack?
Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that should be given first when the patient
experiences an asthma attack.
Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used to prevent asthma attacks and
does not result in rapid bronchodilation.
Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator and will not work rapidly to relieve
bronchospasm in an acute attack.
Tiotropium is a long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator that is recommended only
for use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and would not work to rapidly improve
breathing in an asthma attack.
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