Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this medication is to: A. Promote expectoration. B. Suppress the cough. C. Relax smooth muscles of the bronchial airway. D. Prevent infection. Correct Answer: C. Relax… Read More »
Dr. Jones prescribes albuterol sulfate (Proventil) for a patient with newly diagnosed asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse should explain that it may cause: A. Nasal congestion B. Nervousness C. Lethargy D. Hyperkalemia Correct Answer: B. Nervousness Albuterol may cause nervousness. The primary… Read More »
Which of the following individuals would the nurse consider to have the highest priority for receiving an influenza vaccination? A. A 60-year-old man with a hiatal hernia. B. A 36-year-old woman with 3 children. C. A 50-year-old woman caring for a spouse with cancer. D. A 60-year-old woman with osteoarthritis. … Read More »
Nurse Ruth assessing a patient for tracheal displacement should know that the trachea will deviate toward the: A. Contralateral side in a simple pneumothorax. B. Affected side in a hemothorax. C. Affected side in a tension pneumothorax. D. Contralateral side in hemothorax. Correct Answer: D. Contralateral side… Read More »
A client with allergic rhinitis asks the nurse what he should do to decrease his symptoms. Which of the following instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to give the client? A. “Use your nasal decongestant spray regularly to help clear your nasal passages.” B. “Ask the doctor for antibiotics. Antibiotics will help… Read More »
After undergoing a left pneumonectomy, a female patient has a chest tube in place for drainage. When caring for this patient, the nurse must: A. Monitor fluctuations in the water-seal chamber. B. Clamp the chest tube once every shift. C. Encourage coughing and deep breathing. D. Milk the chest tube every… Read More »
An elderly client has been ill with the flu, experiencing headache, fever, and chills. After 3 days, she developed a cough productive of yellow sputum. The nurse auscultates her lungs and hears diffuse crackles. How would the nurse best interpret these assessment findings? A. It is likely that the client is developing a secondary bacterial pneumonia.… Read More »
When caring for a male patient who has just had a total laryngectomy, the nurse should plan to: A. Encourage oral feeding as soon as possible. B. Develop an alternative communication method. C. Keep the tracheostomy cuff fully inflated. D. Keep the patient flat in bed. Correct… Read More »
A male patient has a sucking stab wound to the chest. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Drawing blood for a hematocrit and hemoglobin level. B. Applying a dressing over the wound and taping it on three sides. C. Preparing a chest tube insertion tray. D. Preparing to start an… Read More »
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) has been ordered as a nasal decongestant. Which of the following is a possible side effect of this drug? A. Constipation B. Bradycardia C. Diplopia D. Restlessness Correct Answer: D. Restlessness Side effects of pseudoephedrine are experienced primarily in the cardiovascular system and through sympathetic… Read More »