Signs And Symptoms Of Asthma: How Much Do You Know? Trivia Quiz

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Signs And Symptoms Of Asthma: How Much Do You Know? Trivia Quiz - Quiz

How Much Do You Know about the Signs and Symptoms Of Asthma. One of the major sighs that people associate with, asthma is the difficulty in breathing and one of the things that patients are given to control this is an inhaler. As a medical practitioner, do take up this quiz and see if you can identify someone who should be tested for asthma.

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1.

The nurse is evaluating the oxygenation status of a patient during an asthma attack. Which diagnostic tool would be the most useful for gathering this information?
- A.
  
  Pulse oximeter
- B.
  
  Cardiac monitor
- C.
  
  Chest x-ray
- D.
  
  Peak flowmeter
2.

The nurse is teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with asthma about possible asthma triggers. Which triggers should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?
- A.
  
  Mattress and furniture covers
- B.
  
  Tile and wood flooring
- C.
  
  Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations
- D.
  
  Pets, smoke, stuffed animals
3.

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an asthma attack. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to address the patient’s shortness of breath?
- A.
  
  Assessing the patient's level of anxiety
- B.
  
  Placing the patient in a high Fowler position
- C.
  
  Reducing external stimuli
- D.
  
  Using relaxation techniques
4.

The nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma. The nurse should explain that which type of asthma attack is triggered by the loss of heat or moisture from the bronchial surface?
- A.
  
  Agents in the workplace
- B.
  
  Environmental pollutants
- C.
  
  Exercise-induced
- D.
  
  Emotional stress
5.

The nurse is performing an assessment for a patient with a history of asthma. Which finding indicates that asthma is worsening and requires the nurse to take immediate action?
- A.
  
  Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min
- B.
  
  Use of accessory muscles in breathing
- C.
  
  Peak flowmeter rate of 240 L/min
- D.
  
  Pulse oximetry reading of 92%
6.

A patient with asthma reports, "I have symptoms daily that sometimes persist into the night." Which classification of asthma is this patient experiencing?
- A.
  
  Moderate persistent
- B.
  
  Mild intermittent
- C.
  
  Mild persistent
- D.
  
  Severe persistent
7.

The nurse is teaching an 8-year-old patient with asthma how to use an inhaler with a spacer. Which information should the nurse include?
- A.
  
  Place the mouthpiece of the spacer in your mouth and form a tight seal with the lips.
- B.
  
  Insert the inhaler sideways into the spacer.
- C.
  
  Breathe in and hold your breath until the count of 5
- D.
  
  Hold the spacer vertically while pressing on the inhaler.
8.

A patient has a chronic cough but does not show symptoms of wheezing or dyspnea. The nurse suspects that the patient has asthma. Which other symptom displayed by the patient contributed to the nurse's suspicion of asthma?
- A.
  
  Sneezing
- B.
  
  Chest tightness
- C.
  
  Weight loss
- D.
  
  Nausea
9.

____________ agent is an inhaler that blocks parasympathetic input to bronchial smooth muscle.
10.

A hospitalized patient is recovering from an acute asthma attack. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate during the recovery period?
- A.
  
  Restricting oral fluids
- B.
  
  Administering opioid analgesics for pain
- C.
  
  Limiting the number of visitors
- D.
  
  Positioning the patient supine
11.

An 8-year-old child is admitted to the hospital for asthma. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
- A.
  
  Chest x-ray
- B.
  
  Spirometry
- C.
  
  Allergy skin testing
- D.
  
  Echocardiogram
12.

A 5-year-old patient who was diagnosed with asthma is being discharged after a brief hospitalization. The nurse is completing the discharge teaching with the parents. Which parent statement requires further teaching?
- A.
  
  I will always step outside of the house to smoke.
- B.
  
  I will buy detergents and soaps that are free of perfumes and dyes.
- C.
  
  I will pursue allergy testing for my child with an allergy specialist.
- D.
  
  I will keep my child inside during sudden changes in temperature.
13.

Which advice should the nurse include when teaching parents of a child with asthma about triggers?
- A.
  
  Having the child wear a mask at all times
- B.
  
  Not allowing participation in school recess
- C.
  
  Avoiding secondhand smoke
- D.
  
  Purchasing new stuffed toys
14.

A patient with asthma is prescribed an anticholinergic agent. Which rationale describes using this type of medication?
- A.
  
  It reduces the inflammatory response in asthma.
- B.
  
  It relaxes bronchial smooth muscles.
- C.
  
  It blocks parasympathetic input to bronchial smooth muscles.
- D.
  
  It prevents the development of respiratory infections.
15.

Which is the purpose of pulmonary function tests when diagnosing asthma?
- A.
  
  To identify specific allergens if an allergic trigger is suspected
- B.
  
  To evaluate the degree of airway obstruction
- C.
  
  To confirm an asthma diagnosis
- D.
  
  To evaluate oxygenation, carbon dioxide elimination, and acid–base status
16.

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an asthmatic patient. Which lifestyle alterations should the nurse suggest to improve asthma management?
- A.
  
  Avoiding influenza vaccinations
- B.
  
  Drinking red wine with dinner
- C.
  
  Increasing consumption of dried fruits and vegetables
- D.
  
  Maintaining a healthy weight
17.

A patient presents with manifestations of wheezing and difficulty breathing after picking wildflowers in the yard. Which is the most likely cause of the asthmatic symptoms?
- A.
  
  Too much exercise from walking in the yard
- B.
  
  The patient having a history of heart failure
- C.
  
  The patient having developed pneumonia
- D.
  
  Allergic hypersensitivity reaction to the flowers
18.

A patient's healthcare provider has directed the patient to obtain peak flowmeter readings throughout the day over the next several weeks to establish baseline flow readings. The patient asks why it is necessary to take readings so often. How should the nurse respond?
- A.
  
  The readings will be used to determine the cause of your asthma.
- B.
  
  The readings will be used to evaluate which medication to use to treat your asthma.
- C.
  
  The readings will be used to evaluate the severity of future airway obstruction.
- D.
  
  The readings will be used to determine whether your asthma can be cured.
19.

A new staff nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with asthma. Which nursing intervention in the plan of care indicates the need for the preceptor nurse to intervene?
- A.
  
  Increasing external stimuli
- B.
  
  Administering nebulizer treatment as prescribed
- C.
  
  Encouraging oral fluids as tolerated
- D.
  
  Using postural drainage
20.

A patient with asthma is having difficulty breathing while lying supine. The patient can talk in phrases without experiencing shortness of breath and has a moderately elevated respiratory rate. Which level of an asthma attack did the patient have based on these assessment findings?
- A.
  
  Mild
- B.
  
  Moderate
- C.
  
  Minimal
- D.
  
  Severe
21.

The nurse is assessing the breath sounds of a child currently presenting with asthma and auscultates significant wheezing throughout the lungs. Five minutes later, the nurse notes quiet breath sounds upon auscultation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take at this time?
- A.
  
  Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe
- B.
  
  Document the findings and continue to monitor.
- C.
  
  Contact the doctor right away.
- D.
  
  Have the child rest for 5 minutes and repeat auscultation
22.

When providing discharge teaching to a patient who is newly diagnosed with asthma, which of these points should the healthcare provider emphasize?
- A.
  
  Eliminate or reduce exposure to known asthma triggers.
- B.
  
  “Measure and record your peak flow meter readings every month.”
- C.
  
  “When you feel an attack is imminent, use your inhaled corticosteroid.”
- D.
  
  Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent daily as part of your treatment.”
23.

The healthcare provider is teaching a patient who has asthma how to use a spacer attached to the handheld inhaler. Which of these provides the rationale for using a spacer?
- A.
  
  Using a spacer ensures more medication is delivered to the lungs.
- B.
  
  The spacer focuses the medication to the back of the throat.
- C.
  
  Sterility of the mouthpiece is maintained by the spacer.
- D.
  
  A spacer will generate a greater force for medication delivery.
24.

A patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation arrives at the urgent care clinic. Which of these assessment findings require immediate action by the healthcare provider?
- A.
  
  Inaudible breath sounds and an ineffective cough
- B.
  
  Tachycardia and intercostal retractions
- C.
  
  Anxiety and increasing fatigue
- D.
  
  Tachypnea and prolonged expirations
25.

A patient with severe, persistent asthma is admitted to the medical unit for observation. When planning care, the healthcare provider should plan interventions to control the negative effects of asthma on which phase respiratory function?
- A.
  
  Ventilation
- B.
  
  Perfusion
- C.
  
  Oxygen transport
- D.
  
  Diffusion