NUR 307: VSim Sabina Vasquez Pre/Post test Exam
Questions with Answers
During assessment the pediatric patient reports good control of asthma symptoms with no interference
in daily activities and one incidence of nighttime cough in the past month. The patient uses a rescue
inhaler occasionally during the week for asthma exacerbations. The patient would be classified as having
which of the following levels of asthma severity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mild intermittent
A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of asthma and asthma exacerbation to a group of nursing
students at a workshop. Which of the following statements would be most accurate for the nurse to
make? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER-1) the smooth muscles of the airway increases in responsiveness,
causing bronchoconstriction
2) Chronic inflammation contributes to irreversible airway changes and decreased lung function
3) exposure to bacterial and viral infections increases airways responsiveness and inflammation
A patient arrives at the emergency department in respiratory distress with a history of asthma. Upon
assessment, the nurse notes that the patient sits forward with intercostal retractions, has a productive
cough, and wheeze upon auscultation. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the
nurse to implement at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevate the head of the bed and allow the patient
to assume a position of comfort
A nurse observes that a preschooler who is hospitalized appears stressed. which of the following is the
most likely stressor for this child? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fear of mutilation
The nurse is preparing a 5 year old for a chest x-ray. Which of the following statements would be the
nurse's best explanation of this procedure to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-I am sending you to have
a big camera take picture of your body
A patient weighting 43 lb has an order fro intravenous cefuroxime 475 mg Q8 hr. The safe dose range is
50 to 100 mg/kg/day. Is the order safe? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, the safe range is 975 to 1,950 mg/day
The provider has given an order for acetaminophen suspension 240 mg orally every 4 - 6 hr as needed
for fever. Which of the following considerations does the nurse need to remember when administering
acetaminophen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acetaminophen can affect lab test results for WBC and H+H
Questions with Answers
During assessment the pediatric patient reports good control of asthma symptoms with no interference
in daily activities and one incidence of nighttime cough in the past month. The patient uses a rescue
inhaler occasionally during the week for asthma exacerbations. The patient would be classified as having
which of the following levels of asthma severity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mild intermittent
A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of asthma and asthma exacerbation to a group of nursing
students at a workshop. Which of the following statements would be most accurate for the nurse to
make? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER-1) the smooth muscles of the airway increases in responsiveness,
causing bronchoconstriction
2) Chronic inflammation contributes to irreversible airway changes and decreased lung function
3) exposure to bacterial and viral infections increases airways responsiveness and inflammation
A patient arrives at the emergency department in respiratory distress with a history of asthma. Upon
assessment, the nurse notes that the patient sits forward with intercostal retractions, has a productive
cough, and wheeze upon auscultation. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the
nurse to implement at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevate the head of the bed and allow the patient
to assume a position of comfort
A nurse observes that a preschooler who is hospitalized appears stressed. which of the following is the
most likely stressor for this child? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fear of mutilation
The nurse is preparing a 5 year old for a chest x-ray. Which of the following statements would be the
nurse's best explanation of this procedure to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-I am sending you to have
a big camera take picture of your body
A patient weighting 43 lb has an order fro intravenous cefuroxime 475 mg Q8 hr. The safe dose range is
50 to 100 mg/kg/day. Is the order safe? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, the safe range is 975 to 1,950 mg/day
The provider has given an order for acetaminophen suspension 240 mg orally every 4 - 6 hr as needed
for fever. Which of the following considerations does the nurse need to remember when administering
acetaminophen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acetaminophen can affect lab test results for WBC and H+H
