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WorksheetsPneumonia, Hypertension & Flu
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
A patient with pneumonia has increasing dyspnea and low SpO2. Which initial nursing action is most appropriate?
Encourage vigorous exercise immediately
Hold all antihypertensive medications
Administer supplemental oxygen per orders
Increase fluid restriction immediately
Which lifestyle modification best reduces risk of developing hypertension?
Regular aerobic activity weekly
High sodium dietary choices daily
Increase sedentary screen time
Avoid all vaccinations entirely
Which nursing assessment is essential for evaluating oxygenation in respiratory illness?
Peripheral pulses regular rhythm
Capillary refill under two seconds
Abdominal girth measured weekly
Oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry
Which infection control measure helps limit influenza spread in clinical settings?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Airborne precautions
Contact isolation
Protective Precautions
Droplet precautions
Which finding in a hypertensive patient requires prompt reporting to the provider?
SpO2 98% on room air
Pulse 72 and regular rhythm
BP 182/110 with headache
Respirations 16 unlabored
For pneumonia risk reduction in frail adults, which strategy is most appropriate?
Strict bed rest for all patients
High-sodium diet and weight gain
Routine antihistamine for prevention
Smoking cessation and vaccination
Which combination of assessments monitors complications in respiratory infections?
Capillary refill and skin turgor
Abdominal sounds and bowel output
Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
Blood pressure and heart sounds
A patient with pneumonia receives albuterol. What is the primary purpose of this medication in this context?
Diuresis to lower fluid overload
Sedation to reduce anxiety
Bronchodilation to improve airflow
Anticoagulation to prevent clots
Which finding most specifically suggests development of ARDS in a patient being treated for pneumonia?
Hypoxemia despite oxygen therapy
Blood pressure rises with fluids
Fever resolves with antibiotics
Productive cough increases sputum
A patient presents 36 hours after sudden onset of fever and myalgia. Which action regarding oseltamivir will best improve outcomes?
Delay therapy until BMP results
Start oseltamivir immediately at this visit
Begin oseltamivir after three full days
Use antibiotics instead of antivirals
During orthostatic assessment, which finding indicates a positive result?
No change after one to three minutes waiting
Heart rate decrease by ten to twenty percent
Diastolic rise of ten millimeters mercury
Systolic drop of twenty millimeters mercury
A 42 year-old male came to the primary care with chest pain and cough. What type of pneumonia does he have?
CAP
HAP
VAP
The nurse is speaking about the DASH diet with a group of patients who have hypertension. Which food groups are emphasized in the DASH diet?
Select all that apply
vegetables
fruits
nuts and seeds
whole milk
Which of the following are hyperinflation techniques to help prevent atelectasis? Select all that apply:
Chest physiotherapy
Incentive Spirometry
Deep breathing
CPAP or BIPAP
What patient do you need to see first?
Pneumonia
O₂ sat 89% on 2 L NC
RR 28, coarse crackles
Hypertension
BP 182/104
Headache, blurred vision
Influenza
Temp 102.6°F
HR 118, dry cough
Hypertension
BP 150/90
Requesting pain medication
