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WEEK 4 CASE STUDY 1 ATI Review Questions: Respiratory Topic – Asthma Meets Clinical Objectives: 26, 28, 30, 33 1. A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute... asthma attack. Which of the following indicated the client’s respiratory status is declining? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. SaO2 95% B. Wheezing C. Retraction of sternal muscles D. Pink mucous membranes E. Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) 2. Two hours after admission to a medical-surgical unit, a client’s SaO2 is 91% and he is exhibiting audible wheezes and use of his accessory muscles. Which of the following medications should the nurse caring for the client expect to administer? A. Antibiotic B. Beta blocker C. Antiviral D. Beta, agonist 3. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for asthma. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching? A. “I will drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.” B. “I will tell the doctor if I have black tarry stools.” C. “I will take my medication on an empty stomach.” D. “I will monitor my mouth for canker sores.” 4. A nurse is collecting data on a client who has asthma. Which of the following is a risk factor associated with this disease? A. Male gender B. Environmental allergies C. Alcohol use D. Caucasian race 5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client on the purpose of taking a bronchodilator. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the teaching was effective? A. “This medication can decrease my immune response.” B. “I take this medication to prevent asthma attacks.” C. “I need to take this medication with food.” D. “This medication has a slow onset to treat my symptoms.” Reference: ATI Nursing Education (2014). PN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing (9th Edition). Content Mastery Series Review Module. [Show More]

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