MEDSURG 2 NUR 265 ATI OXYGENATION
PRACTICE 9 KEY FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Anticholingerics. Answer: block the parasympathetic nervous system;
allows the sympathetic nervous system effects of increased
brochodilation and decreased pulmonary secretions (prevents
bronchospasm)
Ex: Ipratropium
⩥ long acting beta 2 agonists. Answer: used for asthma attack prevention
Ex: salmeterol
⩥ nursing consideration for albuterol. Answer: watch for tremors and
tachycardia
⩥ nursing consideration for ipratropium. Answer: observe for dry mouth
⩥ anti-inflammatory agents. Answer: medications for prophylaxis and
are used to decrease airway inflammation
,Ex: corticosteroids (fluticasone & prednisone)
* Leukotriene antagonists (montelukast)
⩥ respiratory failure. Answer: complication of asthma d/t persistent
hypoxemia
⩥ nursing actions for respiratory failure. Answer: - monitor oxygenation
levels & acid-base balance (ABGs)
- prepare for intubation & mechanic ventilation
⩥ nursing actions for status asthmaticus. Answer: - prepare for
emergency intubation
- administer IV fluids, oxygen, bronchodilators, & epinephrine; IV
steroids
⩥ status asthmaticus. Answer: life-threatening episode of airway
obstruction that is often unresponsive to common treatment. It involves
extreme wheezing, labored breathing, use of accessory muscles,
distended neck veins, and creates a risk for cardiac and/or respiratory
arrest
, ⩥ metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Answer: - slow deep breath for 3-5
- hold inspiration for 10 seconds to ensure all of medication goes into
lungs
⩥ MDI spacer. Answer: extender attachment may be necessary to aid in
the appropriate delivery of medication by the inhalation route, acts as a
reservoir or collecting space
⩥ peak flow meter. Answer: used to assess asthma
⩥ patient education for asthma. Answer: - how to identify/avoid triggers
- proper inhalation techniques
- how to perform peak flow monitoring
- how to implement an action plan
- when and how to seek assistance
PRACTICE 9 KEY FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Anticholingerics. Answer: block the parasympathetic nervous system;
allows the sympathetic nervous system effects of increased
brochodilation and decreased pulmonary secretions (prevents
bronchospasm)
Ex: Ipratropium
⩥ long acting beta 2 agonists. Answer: used for asthma attack prevention
Ex: salmeterol
⩥ nursing consideration for albuterol. Answer: watch for tremors and
tachycardia
⩥ nursing consideration for ipratropium. Answer: observe for dry mouth
⩥ anti-inflammatory agents. Answer: medications for prophylaxis and
are used to decrease airway inflammation
,Ex: corticosteroids (fluticasone & prednisone)
* Leukotriene antagonists (montelukast)
⩥ respiratory failure. Answer: complication of asthma d/t persistent
hypoxemia
⩥ nursing actions for respiratory failure. Answer: - monitor oxygenation
levels & acid-base balance (ABGs)
- prepare for intubation & mechanic ventilation
⩥ nursing actions for status asthmaticus. Answer: - prepare for
emergency intubation
- administer IV fluids, oxygen, bronchodilators, & epinephrine; IV
steroids
⩥ status asthmaticus. Answer: life-threatening episode of airway
obstruction that is often unresponsive to common treatment. It involves
extreme wheezing, labored breathing, use of accessory muscles,
distended neck veins, and creates a risk for cardiac and/or respiratory
arrest
, ⩥ metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Answer: - slow deep breath for 3-5
- hold inspiration for 10 seconds to ensure all of medication goes into
lungs
⩥ MDI spacer. Answer: extender attachment may be necessary to aid in
the appropriate delivery of medication by the inhalation route, acts as a
reservoir or collecting space
⩥ peak flow meter. Answer: used to assess asthma
⩥ patient education for asthma. Answer: - how to identify/avoid triggers
- proper inhalation techniques
- how to perform peak flow monitoring
- how to implement an action plan
- when and how to seek assistance
