Which of the following is CORRECT regarding a patient with cystic fibrosis?
A) Avoid providing IV fluids as it may cause further lung congestion.
B) Humidified oxygen is preferred over non-humidified oxygen.
C) Cysts form in the lungs inhibiting exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
D) IM epinephrine is used to dilate the bronchioles and alveoli.
Question 2
Which of the following would be the BEST treatment for a four-year-old having an acute asthma attack?
A) Deliver humidified oxygen, and a beta2-agonist by small-volume nebulizer.
B) Provide oxygen and a fluid bolus at 10 mL per kilogram up to 200 cc's.
C) Deliver oxygen via a nasal cannula and administer racemic epinephrine via nebulizer.
D) Provide oxygen and administer SQ epinephrine at a dosage of 0.10 mg/kg.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Patient teaching: lung assessment
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
After multiple injections of a local anesthetic, the patient developed herpetic lesions.