Care III / MDC 3 Exam 1 Review (Latest
2023/2024) Rasmussen
1). Hypoxemia is lower levels of oxygen in the blood, while hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in
the tissue true/false
Ans: True
2). The clients should be aware that albuterol may cause sata
Ans: Nervousness
Tachycardia
3). Which are medications that are considered short-acting beta2 agonists sata
Ans: Albuterol
Levalbuterol
4). When should a short-acting bronchodilator be given? sata
Ans: Approx.5 minutes before taking other inhaled medications
Before physical activity
5). Which interventions are important for the nurse to teach a client with severe copd to ensure
adequate nutrition sata
Ans: Avoid eating gas producing foods
Drink fluids after each meal
cough to clear mucous right before eating
Use your bronchodilator about 30 minutes before each meal
6). Which is a pharmacological intervention for copd?
Ans: Corticosteroid
7). What is the risk of giving too much oxygen to a patient with copd?
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, Ans: Hypercapnia
8). Which of the following are treatment strategies for cystic fibrosis sata
Ans: Vitamin supplements
Diabetes management
chest physiotherapy
strict hand washing protocols
9). The goals of drug therapy for pulmonary hypertension is? sata
Ans: Reduce pulmonary pressures
Dilate pulmonary vessels
slow progress/development of cor pulmonale
prevent clot formation
10). What are symptoms associated with emphysema? sata
Ans: wheezing
barrel chest
11). A patient has neck cancer, what symptoms might the patient present with that would be
indicative of this type of cancer?
Ans: trouble swallowing
12). What should a nurse know that is important to help prevent the patient from acquiring
healthcare- associated pneumonia?
Ans: Providing the patient with oral care every four hours
13). A geriatric patient is taking medication at home to treat his rhinosinusitis, the nurse
understands that which medication is not suggested for geriatric patients?
Ans: Antihistamines
14). Which patient groups are at higher risk for complications without the annual influenza
vaccine? sata
Ans:
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