Complete Solutions
Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary tuberculosis is true? Night
sweats are often noted as a manifestation of fever
You are teaching Holly, age 14, who has asthma, to use a home peak expiratory flow meter daily
to measure gross changes in peak expiratory flow. Which "zone" would rate her expiratory
compliance as 50% to 80% of her personal best? Yellow zone
Sarah, age 25, has allergic rhinitis and is currently being bothered by nasal congestion. Which of
the following medications ordered for allergic rhinitis would be most appropriate? A
decongestant nasal spray
Of the following groups, which is at the highest risk of tuberculosis in the United States?
Foreign-born individuals
What do you include in your teaching about tiotropium (Spiriva) when you initially prescribe it
for your client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Use it once per day
, When trying to differentiate pulmonary from cardiac causes of dyspnea on exertion, it is
important to remember that which of the following statements is true? Clients with
dyspnea from cardiac causes remain dyspneic much longer after cessation of exercise
Coughing up blood or sputum that is streaked or tinged with blood is known as:
Hemoptysis
Which of the following conditions is characterized by intermittent episodes of airway obstruction
caused by bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, or edema of bronchial mucosa?
Asthma
You have completed a physical exam on Sandra, age 32, who presented to the clinic for a cough
that is particularly worse at night. She has been experiencing episodes of recurrent tightness in
the chest with wheezing. She tells you that exercise and changes in the weather make her
symptoms occur or worsen. Which test is performed to diagnose asthma? Spirometry
testing
Which of the following statements regarding sleep apnea is not true? Central sleep apnea
is the most common type of sleep apnea