Unit 2 NR328 - Nursing Care Cystic Fibrosis Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Which diagnostic tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis? Select allthat apply
Answer: Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) mutation Sweat chloride testNewborn
screening test
Q2
Which scenario will most likely result in a child having cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Answer: Both parents are mutated gene carriers, and each passes the mutated gene to the child
Q3
Which systems are affected by cystic fibrosis? Select all that apply
Answer: Respiratory system Gastrointestinal system Endocrine systemIntegumentary system
Reproductive
system
Q4
The nurse is caring for a family and child who is newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in an acute care
setting. Whichprofessionals could the nurse consult tosupport the client and family? Select all that
apply
Answer: ALL
Q5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with cystic fibrosis. The client has been losing weight and having
increased incidence of steatorrhea. Indicate whether eachassessment question is applicable or
notapplicable to gathering information related to the problem
Answer: Applicable -"Can you tell me how you usually take your enzymes with meals?""Can you
tell me how you
usually take your enzymes with snacks?""Can you tell me about times when you might not take
your
enzymes?""Can you tell me what you ate yesterday?" "Where do you store your enzymes?"Not
applicable -"Can you tell me about times when you might share food with friends?""When was the
last
time you ate ice cream?"
Correct Answers
Q1
Which diagnostic tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis? Select allthat apply
Answer: Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) mutation Sweat chloride testNewborn
screening test
Q2
Which scenario will most likely result in a child having cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Answer: Both parents are mutated gene carriers, and each passes the mutated gene to the child
Q3
Which systems are affected by cystic fibrosis? Select all that apply
Answer: Respiratory system Gastrointestinal system Endocrine systemIntegumentary system
Reproductive
system
Q4
The nurse is caring for a family and child who is newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in an acute care
setting. Whichprofessionals could the nurse consult tosupport the client and family? Select all that
apply
Answer: ALL
Q5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with cystic fibrosis. The client has been losing weight and having
increased incidence of steatorrhea. Indicate whether eachassessment question is applicable or
notapplicable to gathering information related to the problem
Answer: Applicable -"Can you tell me how you usually take your enzymes with meals?""Can you
tell me how you
usually take your enzymes with snacks?""Can you tell me about times when you might not take
your
enzymes?""Can you tell me what you ate yesterday?" "Where do you store your enzymes?"Not
applicable -"Can you tell me about times when you might share food with friends?""When was the
last
time you ate ice cream?"
