CSE (NBRC)- EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Not indicated in a patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD. It is also difficult to
assess in a patient with an unruffled tracheostomy tube - ANSWER-complete
pulmonary function tests
May cause bronchospasm - ANSWER-N-acetylcysteine
Provides high level of delivered O2 - ANSWER-NRB mask
When bronchitis or pneumonia are suspected, this should be done to identify potential
pathogens - ANSWER-Sputum gram stain, culture, and sensitivity
This may identify the specific pathogen responsible for suspected pulmonary infection -
ANSWER-Sputum culture
Knowledge of the patients use of _____ is important to establish baseline information to
guide further management. - ANSWER-Home O2
This test establishes adequacy of hemoglobin concentration and potential oxygen-
carrying capacity, as well as assessing fro the presence of infection - ANSWER-CBC
This measurement is useful in evaluating renal function - ANSWER-Serum creatinine
Don't obtain this when patient is in a emergency/worsening. Will delay care - ANSWER-
ABG
May suppress ventiation - ANSWER-Morphine
Increased CVP may indicate: - ANSWER-Heart failure
Value that is difficult to measure - ANSWER-Vd/Vt
In a acute situation (ex: asthma) should lung volumes be measured: - ANSWER-No
A corticosteroid that should help control the inflammation that is causing a patients
respiratory distress - ANSWER-Solu-medrol
This test is unnecessary once a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has been determined -
ANSWER-Sweat chloride test
Do not give this medication to cycstic fibrosis patients - ANSWER-N-acetylcysteine
CORRECT ANSWERS
Not indicated in a patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD. It is also difficult to
assess in a patient with an unruffled tracheostomy tube - ANSWER-complete
pulmonary function tests
May cause bronchospasm - ANSWER-N-acetylcysteine
Provides high level of delivered O2 - ANSWER-NRB mask
When bronchitis or pneumonia are suspected, this should be done to identify potential
pathogens - ANSWER-Sputum gram stain, culture, and sensitivity
This may identify the specific pathogen responsible for suspected pulmonary infection -
ANSWER-Sputum culture
Knowledge of the patients use of _____ is important to establish baseline information to
guide further management. - ANSWER-Home O2
This test establishes adequacy of hemoglobin concentration and potential oxygen-
carrying capacity, as well as assessing fro the presence of infection - ANSWER-CBC
This measurement is useful in evaluating renal function - ANSWER-Serum creatinine
Don't obtain this when patient is in a emergency/worsening. Will delay care - ANSWER-
ABG
May suppress ventiation - ANSWER-Morphine
Increased CVP may indicate: - ANSWER-Heart failure
Value that is difficult to measure - ANSWER-Vd/Vt
In a acute situation (ex: asthma) should lung volumes be measured: - ANSWER-No
A corticosteroid that should help control the inflammation that is causing a patients
respiratory distress - ANSWER-Solu-medrol
This test is unnecessary once a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has been determined -
ANSWER-Sweat chloride test
Do not give this medication to cycstic fibrosis patients - ANSWER-N-acetylcysteine
