ASTHMA

The nurse is assessing patient with asthma and notes a high pitched wheezing sound on expiration .This finding is most indicative of :

• Upper airway obstruction

• Air moving through narrowed airways

• Normal lung function

• Fluid in alveoli

Which of the following is a potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroid when used for asthma treatment ?

• Tachycardia

• Oral thrush

• Hypertension

• Hyperglicemia

Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack ?

• Encourage deep breathing exercise

• Administer a sedative to reduce anxiety

• Position in high Fowler's position

• Limit fluid intake to prevent fluid overload

A 7 years old child with presents to the emergency room with difficulty breathing .The first action of the nurse should be to :

• Administer oral corticosteroid

• Provide a short acting beta -antagonist via nebulizer

• Perform chest physio

• Pet dan

  Initiate oxygen theraphy 2L Via nasal cannula

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A nurse is assesing a patient with severe asthma .Which of the following findings would indicate the need for immediate medical intervention ?

• Pulse oximetry reading of 95%

• Use of accesory muscle to breathe

• Presence of audible wheezing

• Cough productive of white sputum

A nurse is educating a patient with asthma about trigger avoidance .Which of the following triggers should the nurse include in the education ?

• High fat diet

• Warm humid air

• Strenuous Exercise

• Pet dander