Nclex Asthma Exam Questions and
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A patient seen in the asthma clinic has recorded daily peak flow rates that
are 75% of the baseline. Which action will the nurse plan to take next?
a. Administer a bronchodilator and recheck the peak flow.
b. Instruct the pati...
d. PEFR of 240 l/min - ✔✔b. use of accessory muscles in breathing
The clinic nurse makes a follow-up telephone call to a patient with asthma.
The patient reports having a baseline peak flow reading of 600 L/min, and
the current peak flow is 420 L/min. Which action should the nurse take
first?
a. Tell the patient to go to the hospital emergency department.
b. Ask about recent exposure to any new allergens or asthma triggers.
c. Instruct the patient to use the prescribed albuterol (Ventolin HFA).
d. Question the patient about use of the prescribed inhaled corticosteroids.
- ✔✔c. Instruct the patient to use the prescribed albuterol (Ventolin HFA).
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