NSG 333 TEST 1 Questions

1. Which action by a patient who has asthma indicates a good understanding of the nurse’s
teaching about peak flow meter use?
 
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client is prescribed fluticasone
(Flovent). Which of the following is a common adverse effect from this inhalant?
 
3. A nurse is discontinuing a course of prednisone (Deltasone) for a client with an exacerbation of
asthma. 
4. A patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy. Which action will be included in the nursing
care plan after the procedure?
 
5. Which of these orders will the nurse act on first for a patient who has just been admitted with
bacterial pneumonia and rule out sepsis?
 
6. A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with bleeding esophageal varices and has a
Sengstaken-Blakenmore compression tube to control the bleeding, which of the following
nursing interventions is appropriate?
 
7. When assessing the respiratory system of a 78-year old patient, which finding indicates that the
nurse should take immediate action?
 
8. A nurse is caring for a male client with cirrhosis. Which assessment findings indicate that the
client has deficient vitamin K absorption caused by this hepatic disease?
 
9. The following may be used in teaching clients with respiratory problems. Select all that apply.
Pursed lip breathing, annual flu shot, tripod? 

10. A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis. Which of the
following should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder?