NUR 2571/NUR2571 FINAL EXAM:
PROFESSIONAL NURSING II FINAL
EXAM / PN2 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
100% CORRECT- RASMUSSEN
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by
episodes of airway inflammation.
Status Asthmaticus - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe asthma attack that does not
respond to standard treatment.
Medical emergency!!
Asthma (Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheezing
Cough
Dyspnea
Chest tightness
A client with asthma has a sudden decrease in wheezes.... What does this indicate?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Airways are closing and causing diminished breath
sounds.
,Less ventilation is able to occur.
This is NOT good!
Asthma ABGs - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient experiencing inflammation in the
airways will retain CO2, putting them in respiratory acidosis.
Remember PCO2 levels are 35 - 45; theirs will be increased.
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
how to administer multiple medications by inhalation. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding of the instruction? Select all that apply.
a. "If my symptoms get worse, I can double my dosage."
b. "I will wait at least 1 minute between use of my different inhalers."
c. "I should consult my prescriber before using over-the-counter medications."
d. "I cannot rinse my inhaler equipment because it is not supposed to get wet."
e. "I should store my inhaler in the refrigerator door between uses." - CORRECT
ANSWER-Answer: B, C; The client should wait at least 1 minute between
inhalations. OTC products should not be added without consulting the prescriber.
Dosages should be taken exactly as prescribed. Inhaler equipment should be
cleaned with mild soap, rinsed, and dried daily. The inhaler should be stored at
room temperature.
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, A client reports nervousness and tremors after beginning drug therapy with
salmeterol. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The symptoms are common at first, but decrease over time."
b. "Stop taking the medicine because the symptoms will only get worse."
c. "Drinking coffee or tea will help decrease the symptoms."
d. "Those symptoms indicate a worsening of the disease process." - CORRECT
ANSWER-Answer: A; Nervousness and tremors might be experienced when
salmeterol (a beta-agonist) is newly administered, but they frequently decrease over
time. Clients should not terminate medication use without consulting the
prescriber. Caffeine would exacerbate the problem. The symptoms are likely
related to the medication, and not to the disease process.
Asthma (Pharmacological Management) - CORRECT ANSWER-*
Bronchodilators (SABAs)
- Albuterol (ProAir)
- Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
*Bronchodilators (LABAs)
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Formoterol (Perforomist)
PROFESSIONAL NURSING II FINAL
EXAM / PN2 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
100% CORRECT- RASMUSSEN
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by
episodes of airway inflammation.
Status Asthmaticus - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe asthma attack that does not
respond to standard treatment.
Medical emergency!!
Asthma (Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheezing
Cough
Dyspnea
Chest tightness
A client with asthma has a sudden decrease in wheezes.... What does this indicate?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Airways are closing and causing diminished breath
sounds.
,Less ventilation is able to occur.
This is NOT good!
Asthma ABGs - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient experiencing inflammation in the
airways will retain CO2, putting them in respiratory acidosis.
Remember PCO2 levels are 35 - 45; theirs will be increased.
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
how to administer multiple medications by inhalation. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding of the instruction? Select all that apply.
a. "If my symptoms get worse, I can double my dosage."
b. "I will wait at least 1 minute between use of my different inhalers."
c. "I should consult my prescriber before using over-the-counter medications."
d. "I cannot rinse my inhaler equipment because it is not supposed to get wet."
e. "I should store my inhaler in the refrigerator door between uses." - CORRECT
ANSWER-Answer: B, C; The client should wait at least 1 minute between
inhalations. OTC products should not be added without consulting the prescriber.
Dosages should be taken exactly as prescribed. Inhaler equipment should be
cleaned with mild soap, rinsed, and dried daily. The inhaler should be stored at
room temperature.
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, A client reports nervousness and tremors after beginning drug therapy with
salmeterol. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The symptoms are common at first, but decrease over time."
b. "Stop taking the medicine because the symptoms will only get worse."
c. "Drinking coffee or tea will help decrease the symptoms."
d. "Those symptoms indicate a worsening of the disease process." - CORRECT
ANSWER-Answer: A; Nervousness and tremors might be experienced when
salmeterol (a beta-agonist) is newly administered, but they frequently decrease over
time. Clients should not terminate medication use without consulting the
prescriber. Caffeine would exacerbate the problem. The symptoms are likely
related to the medication, and not to the disease process.
Asthma (Pharmacological Management) - CORRECT ANSWER-*
Bronchodilators (SABAs)
- Albuterol (ProAir)
- Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
*Bronchodilators (LABAs)
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Formoterol (Perforomist)
