MDC 3 FINAL EXAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Asthma
Nursing care and education. Answer: Adherence to medication
regimen, regular physical activity, and avoidance of triggers that
exacerbate the condition. Patients experiencing exacerbations
require prompt nursing interventions including administration of
supplemental oxygen, IV fluids, bronchodilators, and steroids and
preparation of emergency intubation.
◉ Asthma S/S. Answer: Labored breathing, Wheezing, chest pain,
sleep problems, Frequent coughing, Allergies, Common cold, Feeling
tired
◉ Asthma risk factors. Answer: Risk factors include women,
genetics, and living in cities with high air pollution. Education on
finding out the "triggers" on the patient is important in order to
avoid them. Things that could trigger are inhaled allergens, air
pollutants, viral or bacterial, drugs (NSAIDS and beta blockers)
occupational exposure (workplace) and foods.
◉ asthma treatment. Answer: Avoid Triggers
Medications (Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids)
, Reduce stress
Oxygen therapy
Regular exercise
◉ Asthma Pathophysiology. Answer: Is a chronic disease in which
reversible airway obstruction occurs intermittently, reducing air
flow
◉ Coccidioidomycosis
Causes / risk factors. Answer: Also known as "Valley fever" it is a
fungus that is found in the soil that when inhaled can cause
respiratory complications
-Caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii.
-Risk factors include Agricultural workers
◉ COPD
Nursing care and education. Answer: Improve gas exchange, ensure
adequate dietary input: weight loss common as progresses as the
increase work of breathing increase metabolism, physical therapy
and support, and psychosocial support-manage anxiety and post-op
care
◉ COPD positioning. Answer: Tripod and Fowler's/semi-fowler's
promote effective breathing
TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Asthma
Nursing care and education. Answer: Adherence to medication
regimen, regular physical activity, and avoidance of triggers that
exacerbate the condition. Patients experiencing exacerbations
require prompt nursing interventions including administration of
supplemental oxygen, IV fluids, bronchodilators, and steroids and
preparation of emergency intubation.
◉ Asthma S/S. Answer: Labored breathing, Wheezing, chest pain,
sleep problems, Frequent coughing, Allergies, Common cold, Feeling
tired
◉ Asthma risk factors. Answer: Risk factors include women,
genetics, and living in cities with high air pollution. Education on
finding out the "triggers" on the patient is important in order to
avoid them. Things that could trigger are inhaled allergens, air
pollutants, viral or bacterial, drugs (NSAIDS and beta blockers)
occupational exposure (workplace) and foods.
◉ asthma treatment. Answer: Avoid Triggers
Medications (Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids)
, Reduce stress
Oxygen therapy
Regular exercise
◉ Asthma Pathophysiology. Answer: Is a chronic disease in which
reversible airway obstruction occurs intermittently, reducing air
flow
◉ Coccidioidomycosis
Causes / risk factors. Answer: Also known as "Valley fever" it is a
fungus that is found in the soil that when inhaled can cause
respiratory complications
-Caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii.
-Risk factors include Agricultural workers
◉ COPD
Nursing care and education. Answer: Improve gas exchange, ensure
adequate dietary input: weight loss common as progresses as the
increase work of breathing increase metabolism, physical therapy
and support, and psychosocial support-manage anxiety and post-op
care
◉ COPD positioning. Answer: Tripod and Fowler's/semi-fowler's
promote effective breathing
