COMPREHENSIVE NURSING EXAM: PEDIATRIC
ASTHMA TRIGGERS
200 Practice Questions with Detailed Rationales for Nursing Students &
RN Board Review
Table of Contents / Exam Structure
This comprehensive examination contains 200 multiple-choice questions
divided into 10 key clinical domains focusing on pediatric asthma
environmental triggers, assessment, pathophysiology, and nursing
management. Each question is followed by four options (A, B, C, D), the
correct answer key, and an evidence-based clinical rationale.
Section: Dust Mites (Questions)
Question 1: A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler who has a
new diagnosis of asthma about potential environmental triggers.
Which of the following indoor allergens should the nurse emphasize
as a primary trigger that thrives in bedding, upholstered furniture,
and carpets?
A. House dust mites
B. Indoor mold spores
C. Potted plants
D. Gas stove emissions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: House dust mites are microscopic arachnids
that thrive in warm, humid environments and feed on shed human
skin cells. They are commonly found in bedding, mattresses, pillows,
upholstered furniture, and carpets. For a toddler with asthma,
exposure to dust mite feces and body fragments is a potent perennial
, allergen that triggers IgE-mediated airway inflammation and
bronchoconstriction. Parents should be instructed to wash bedding in
hot water (at least 130°F / 54°C) weekly, use allergen-impermeable
mattress and pillow covers, and minimize carpeting where possible.
Question 2: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 2 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 3: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 3 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
, B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 4: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 4 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
, environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 5: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 5 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 6: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 6 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
ASTHMA TRIGGERS
200 Practice Questions with Detailed Rationales for Nursing Students &
RN Board Review
Table of Contents / Exam Structure
This comprehensive examination contains 200 multiple-choice questions
divided into 10 key clinical domains focusing on pediatric asthma
environmental triggers, assessment, pathophysiology, and nursing
management. Each question is followed by four options (A, B, C, D), the
correct answer key, and an evidence-based clinical rationale.
Section: Dust Mites (Questions)
Question 1: A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler who has a
new diagnosis of asthma about potential environmental triggers.
Which of the following indoor allergens should the nurse emphasize
as a primary trigger that thrives in bedding, upholstered furniture,
and carpets?
A. House dust mites
B. Indoor mold spores
C. Potted plants
D. Gas stove emissions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: House dust mites are microscopic arachnids
that thrive in warm, humid environments and feed on shed human
skin cells. They are commonly found in bedding, mattresses, pillows,
upholstered furniture, and carpets. For a toddler with asthma,
exposure to dust mite feces and body fragments is a potent perennial
, allergen that triggers IgE-mediated airway inflammation and
bronchoconstriction. Parents should be instructed to wash bedding in
hot water (at least 130°F / 54°C) weekly, use allergen-impermeable
mattress and pillow covers, and minimize carpeting where possible.
Question 2: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 2 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 3: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 3 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
, B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 4: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 4 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
, environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 5: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 5 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
C. Keeping the bedroom windows open during humid summer
afternoons.
D. Placing plush stuffed toys on the child's bed for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Washing bed linens weekly in hot water
(minimum 130°F or 54°C) effectively kills dust mites and removes
allergens. Standard vacuuming without HEPA filtration stirs up fine
dust and mite allergens into the air, worsening exposure. Humid
environments promote dust mite proliferation, and plush toys collect
dust and mites unless washed frequently or stored away.
Question 6: A nurse is educating the parents of a 2-year-old toddler
with asthma regarding dust mite control in the home (Question 6 of
Dust Mites series). Which specific household practice is most
effective in reducing dust mite populations in the child's bedroom?
A. Vacuuming carpets daily using a standard vacuum cleaner without
a HEPA filter.
B. Washing all bed linens, pillowcases, and blankets weekly in hot
water (at least 130°F / 54°C).
