NUR 355 Exam 3 (MedSurg 1) 2024-2025 Upto
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What is the purpose of To reduce inflammation and swelling
giving steroids
(prednisone) to a patient
with asthma or COPD?
Albuterol, what does it Bronchodilator (SABA) - rescue medication
do? -educate to use before doing sports
What is assessed to see if O2 sats improve, RR slows, decreased wheezing
a Bronchodilator is
effective?
True or False: Rhonchi True 1 multiple choice option
are described as 'snoring'
sounds caused by
secretions in the upper
airway?
Given patient a SABA Auscultate their lungs
(Albuterol), how will the -check for wheezing (squeaky musical instrument)
nurse see if it worked?
What would we want to Triggers
reduce exposure of for a ex. dust and other allergens
patient with asthma?
What are some triggers Smoking, pet dandruff, dust/pollutants
of asthma?
, A patient with acute SABA - rescue dilator
asthma, showing signs of -always monitor for diminished breath sounds
expiratory wheezing,
should be treated with a?
If a patient is having Vasoconstriction - medical emergency
difficulty breathing and
sounds are absent when
auscultating, what does
this mean?
What would you hear if Expiratory Wheezing
an asthma patient's -Other S&S: coughing and accessory muscle use
airway wasn't obstructed
during an attack?
If a patient is using Report this immediately
accessory muscles, what
must the nurse do?
Inspiratory/expiratory wheezes
CM of acute asthma
-cough/wheezing, tenacious mucoi sputum,
attack?
tachycardia, use of accessory muscles
Nurse walks into a patient Number one priority patient for this question
room and they are using
accessory muscles and a
bit cyanotic...
Nurse walks into a patient Provide oxygen ordered by provider
room, they are SOB,
increased work of
breathing, and sitting in
tripod position, what is
something you can do?
Nurse walks into the Worry about hypoxia
room, the patient is
experiencing tachycardia,
tachypnea, agitation and
confusion
date Questions and Detailed Answers | Easy to
Read | Grade +
Leave the first rating
Terms in this set (75)
What is the purpose of To reduce inflammation and swelling
giving steroids
(prednisone) to a patient
with asthma or COPD?
Albuterol, what does it Bronchodilator (SABA) - rescue medication
do? -educate to use before doing sports
What is assessed to see if O2 sats improve, RR slows, decreased wheezing
a Bronchodilator is
effective?
True or False: Rhonchi True 1 multiple choice option
are described as 'snoring'
sounds caused by
secretions in the upper
airway?
Given patient a SABA Auscultate their lungs
(Albuterol), how will the -check for wheezing (squeaky musical instrument)
nurse see if it worked?
What would we want to Triggers
reduce exposure of for a ex. dust and other allergens
patient with asthma?
What are some triggers Smoking, pet dandruff, dust/pollutants
of asthma?
, A patient with acute SABA - rescue dilator
asthma, showing signs of -always monitor for diminished breath sounds
expiratory wheezing,
should be treated with a?
If a patient is having Vasoconstriction - medical emergency
difficulty breathing and
sounds are absent when
auscultating, what does
this mean?
What would you hear if Expiratory Wheezing
an asthma patient's -Other S&S: coughing and accessory muscle use
airway wasn't obstructed
during an attack?
If a patient is using Report this immediately
accessory muscles, what
must the nurse do?
Inspiratory/expiratory wheezes
CM of acute asthma
-cough/wheezing, tenacious mucoi sputum,
attack?
tachycardia, use of accessory muscles
Nurse walks into a patient Number one priority patient for this question
room and they are using
accessory muscles and a
bit cyanotic...
Nurse walks into a patient Provide oxygen ordered by provider
room, they are SOB,
increased work of
breathing, and sitting in
tripod position, what is
something you can do?
Nurse walks into the Worry about hypoxia
room, the patient is
experiencing tachycardia,
tachypnea, agitation and
confusion
