NSG2400 Cystic Fibrosis Test Questions with Answers
A nurse teaches a 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis how to use an inhaler. What is the
most appropriate way to evaluate the child's understanding of the technique?
Page | 1
1
Asking questions about using the inhaler
2
Having the child demonstrate inhaler use
3
Explaining how the inhaler will be used at home
4
Having the child tell the nurse about the technique that was learned - ANSWER -2
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the parent of an infant with cystic fibrosis.
What statement indicates that the parent knows how to administer the pancreatic enzyme
replacement?
1
"We should give the medication with feedings."
2
"We should put crushed enteric-coated pills in the formula."
3
"We need to give the medication every 6 hours, even during the night."
4
"We should feed the granules from the capsule in applesauce every morning." -
ANSWER -1
, Which medications does the nurse expect to be prescribed for a preschooler with newly
diagnosed cystic fibrosis? Select all that apply.
1
Page | 2 Steroids
2
Antibiotics
3
Antihistamines
4
Pancreatic enzymes
5
Fat-soluble vitamins - ANSWER -2 4 5
A school-aged child with cystic fibrosis has been admitted with a respiratory infection. The
child has been very disruptive and angry with staff and parents. What does the nurse
suspect is the reason for the child's uncooperative behavior?
1
Spoiled and needs to be adequately disciplined
2
Resentful of the restriction of the hospitalizations
3
Having a reaction to the new respiratory medications
4
Angry about dietary restrictions related to the disease - ANSWER -2
A nurse teaches a 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis how to use an inhaler. What is the
most appropriate way to evaluate the child's understanding of the technique?
Page | 1
1
Asking questions about using the inhaler
2
Having the child demonstrate inhaler use
3
Explaining how the inhaler will be used at home
4
Having the child tell the nurse about the technique that was learned - ANSWER -2
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the parent of an infant with cystic fibrosis.
What statement indicates that the parent knows how to administer the pancreatic enzyme
replacement?
1
"We should give the medication with feedings."
2
"We should put crushed enteric-coated pills in the formula."
3
"We need to give the medication every 6 hours, even during the night."
4
"We should feed the granules from the capsule in applesauce every morning." -
ANSWER -1
, Which medications does the nurse expect to be prescribed for a preschooler with newly
diagnosed cystic fibrosis? Select all that apply.
1
Page | 2 Steroids
2
Antibiotics
3
Antihistamines
4
Pancreatic enzymes
5
Fat-soluble vitamins - ANSWER -2 4 5
A school-aged child with cystic fibrosis has been admitted with a respiratory infection. The
child has been very disruptive and angry with staff and parents. What does the nurse
suspect is the reason for the child's uncooperative behavior?
1
Spoiled and needs to be adequately disciplined
2
Resentful of the restriction of the hospitalizations
3
Having a reaction to the new respiratory medications
4
Angry about dietary restrictions related to the disease - ANSWER -2
