NSG 312: ASTHMA & ATI CHAPTER 18
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2026.
A nurse is assessing a child who has asthma. Which of the following are indications of
deterioration in the child's respiratory status? (Select all the Apply)
A. Oxygen saturation of 95%
B. Wheezing
C. Retraction of the sternal muscles
D. Warm extremities
E. Nasal flaring - ANS B. C. E.
(restlessness and irritability)
A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medication. Which of
the following medications should the nurse instruct the child to use as needed before exercise?
A. Fluticasone/salmeterol
B. Montelukast
C. Prednisone
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, D. Albuterol - ANS D. Albuterol:
a beta2-agonist used for bronchodilator. The nurse should instruct the adolescent the medicine
is quick acting, should be administered prior to exercise, and is used to provide immediate relief
for bronchoconstriction
A nurse is planning care for a child who has asthma. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care. (Select All that Apply)
A. Perform chest percussion
B. Place the child in an upright position
C. Administer oxygen saturation
D. Administer bronchodilators
E. Administer dornase alfa daily. - ANS B. C. D.
A: NOT correct. Why? the nurse should use chest percussions to promote movement of mucus
plugs for a child who has cystic fibrosis
B. Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation has decreased oxygenation so you
put them upright to promote ventilation
C. Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation has decreased oxygenation. So you
much monitor oxygen saturation
D. Correct: Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation experience
bronchoconstriction. so give them a bronchodilator to promote ventilation
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2026.
A nurse is assessing a child who has asthma. Which of the following are indications of
deterioration in the child's respiratory status? (Select all the Apply)
A. Oxygen saturation of 95%
B. Wheezing
C. Retraction of the sternal muscles
D. Warm extremities
E. Nasal flaring - ANS B. C. E.
(restlessness and irritability)
A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medication. Which of
the following medications should the nurse instruct the child to use as needed before exercise?
A. Fluticasone/salmeterol
B. Montelukast
C. Prednisone
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, D. Albuterol - ANS D. Albuterol:
a beta2-agonist used for bronchodilator. The nurse should instruct the adolescent the medicine
is quick acting, should be administered prior to exercise, and is used to provide immediate relief
for bronchoconstriction
A nurse is planning care for a child who has asthma. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care. (Select All that Apply)
A. Perform chest percussion
B. Place the child in an upright position
C. Administer oxygen saturation
D. Administer bronchodilators
E. Administer dornase alfa daily. - ANS B. C. D.
A: NOT correct. Why? the nurse should use chest percussions to promote movement of mucus
plugs for a child who has cystic fibrosis
B. Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation has decreased oxygenation so you
put them upright to promote ventilation
C. Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation has decreased oxygenation. So you
much monitor oxygen saturation
D. Correct: Correct: child who is experiencing asthma exacerbation experience
bronchoconstriction. so give them a bronchodilator to promote ventilation
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