WCTC College Module 1 Respiratory Quiz

LPN Progression Transition

Module 1 Respiratory Quiz

Question 1Beta adrenergic agonists are often prescribed for a client experiencing asthma. What is the mechanism of action for this class of medications? (How do they work?)

 A. Bronchial dilation

 C. Prevent release of histamine associated with allergens

 B. Liquification of secretions throughout the lung.

D. Reduce immune mediated inflammation

 Question 2The symptoms of wheezing and SOB are related to which primary pathophysiology feature of asthma

Laryngospasm

 Pulmonary edema

 Alveolar over distention

 Bronchoconstriction

 Question 3When instructing a client to use a metered dose inhaler, it would be essential for the nurse to include which of the following aspects? Instruct the client to

A. immediately exhale after administration of a dose

 B. place the inhaler mouth piece directly between their lips

C. hold the canister six to eight inches in front of the mouth before taking a dose

 D. activate the canister at the beginning of a slow deep breath

 Question 4Clinical manifestations of COPD include progressive dyspnea that becomes worse with

   Deep inhalation

 Exercise

 Cold exposure

 Perfume

 Question 5A patient is receiving treatment for asthma with albuterol. The nurse teaches the patient that while serious adverse effects are uncommon, the following may occur

Tachycardia

 Sedation

 Temporary dyspnea

 numbness

 Question 6The nurse provides care to patients in the urgent care center. Which patient has the greatest risk for developing influenza?

A patient aged 66 years with a history of diabetes mellitus

A patient aged 60 years with a history of asthma

 A patient aged 26 years with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who works as an accountant

 A patient aged 44 years who is a nurse

 Question 7On assuming care for a patient being treated for bacterial pneumonia, which assessment finding requires immediate attention by the nurse?

Arthragia

 Restlessness

Fever

 Productive cough

 Question 8The nurse is assessing a patient with acute malaise and muscle aches. Which questions should the nurse ask to determine whether the patient is experiencing influenza? Select all that apply.

   Do you have dizziness?

 Have you been exposed to anyone with the flu?”

Have you had a recent weight loss?”

 Have you had a flu shot this year?”

Is your cough productive?

Question 9The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?

Yellowish sputum

 Hemoptysis

Slightly whitish sputum

 Wheezing

 Question 10The nurse is conducting a respiratory assessment for a patient who is diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment finding does the nurse monitor for with this diagnosis?

   Hemoptysis

Coarse Crackles

 Productive cough

 Dry cough

 A dry cough may be from asthma, a viral infection, or seasonal allergies.