NCLEX QUESTIONS: ASTHMA COPD EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Which of the following types of asthma involves an acute asthma
attack brought on by an upper respiratory infection?
A. Emotional
B. Extrinsic
C. Intrinsic
D. Mediated --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Intrinsic
Intrinsic asthma doesn't have an easily identifiable allergen & can be
triggered by a common cold.
Extrinsic asthma is caused by dust, molds, & pets.
A client with acute asthma showing inspiratory & expiratory wheezes
& a decreased expiratory volume should be treated with which of the
following classes of medication right away?
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,A. Beta- adrenergic blockers
B. Bronchodilators
C. Inhaled steroids
D. Oral steroids --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators are the first line of treatment for asthma because
bronchocontriction is the cause of reduced airflow.
A 19-year-old comes into the emergency department with acute
asthma. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths/minute, and he appears to be
in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should be
taken first?
A. Take a full medication history
B. Give a bronchodilator by nebulizer
C. Apply a cardiac monitor to the client
D. Provide emotional support to the client --CORRECT ANSWER--
B. Give a bronchodilator by nebulizer
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, The client is having an acute asthma attack & needs to increase
oxygen delivery to the lung & body. Nebulized bronchodilators open
airways & increase the amount of oxygen delivered.
An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the
following symptoms first?
A. Altered mental status & dehydration
B. Fever & chills
C. Hemoptysis & dyspnea
D. Pleuritic chest pain & cough --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Altered
mental status & dehydration
Elderly clients may first appear with only an altered mental status &
dehydration due to a blunted immune response.
Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms that occur in
the lung parenchyma allows pneumonia to develop?
A. Atelectasis
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Which of the following types of asthma involves an acute asthma
attack brought on by an upper respiratory infection?
A. Emotional
B. Extrinsic
C. Intrinsic
D. Mediated --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Intrinsic
Intrinsic asthma doesn't have an easily identifiable allergen & can be
triggered by a common cold.
Extrinsic asthma is caused by dust, molds, & pets.
A client with acute asthma showing inspiratory & expiratory wheezes
& a decreased expiratory volume should be treated with which of the
following classes of medication right away?
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,A. Beta- adrenergic blockers
B. Bronchodilators
C. Inhaled steroids
D. Oral steroids --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators are the first line of treatment for asthma because
bronchocontriction is the cause of reduced airflow.
A 19-year-old comes into the emergency department with acute
asthma. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths/minute, and he appears to be
in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should be
taken first?
A. Take a full medication history
B. Give a bronchodilator by nebulizer
C. Apply a cardiac monitor to the client
D. Provide emotional support to the client --CORRECT ANSWER--
B. Give a bronchodilator by nebulizer
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, The client is having an acute asthma attack & needs to increase
oxygen delivery to the lung & body. Nebulized bronchodilators open
airways & increase the amount of oxygen delivered.
An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the
following symptoms first?
A. Altered mental status & dehydration
B. Fever & chills
C. Hemoptysis & dyspnea
D. Pleuritic chest pain & cough --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Altered
mental status & dehydration
Elderly clients may first appear with only an altered mental status &
dehydration due to a blunted immune response.
Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms that occur in
the lung parenchyma allows pneumonia to develop?
A. Atelectasis
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