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Question 1 of 5

The nurse teaches a patient with chronic bronchitis about a new prescription for Advair Diskus (combined fluticasone and salmeterol). Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that teaching about medication administration has been successful?

A. The patient shakes the device before use.
B. The patient rapidly inhales the medication.
C. The patient attaches a spacer to the Diskus.
D. The patient performs huff coughing after inhalation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient rapidly inhales the medication.

Question 2 of 5

A terminally ill cancer patient is scheduled for an NGT feeding today. How should you position the patient?

A. Semi fowlers in bed
B. Bring the client into a chair
C. Slightly elevated right side lying position
D. Supine in bed

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Semi fowlers in bed

Question 3 of 5

A patient who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath and chronic hypoxemia (SaO2 levels of 89% to 90%). In planning for discharge, which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving compliance with discharge teaching?

A. Have the patient repeat the instructions immediately after teaching.
B. Accomplish the patient teaching just before the scheduled discharge.
C. Arrange for the patient's caregiver to be present during the teaching.
D. Start giving the patient discharge teaching during the admission process.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Arrange for the patient's caregiver to be present during the teaching.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma. The patient is experiencing an asthma attack. What is the priority intervention?

A. Administer a bronchodilator.
B. Administer a corticosteroid.
C. Monitor vital signs.
D. Administer antibiotics.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer a bronchodilator.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is considered as the main muscle of respiration?

A. Lungs
B. Intercostal Muscles
C. Diaphragm
D. Pectoralis major

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diaphragm

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