Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test
Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test ( 14 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will hold the inhaler with my non-dominant hand.": The hand used to hold the inhaler is not as important as the technique for inhaling the medication.
"I will tilt my head forward while inhaling the medication.": The head should be in a neutral or slightly tilted back position to ensure proper inhalation of the medication.
"I will hold my breath at least 10 seconds after inhaling the medication." Holding the breath for at least 10 seconds allows the medication to be deposited more effectively in the airways, increasing its therapeutic effect.
"I will wait 10 min between each inhalation.": The correct time to wait between puffs is usually about 1-2 minutes, not 10 minutes.
A. "I will hold the inhaler with my non-dominant hand.": The hand used to hold the inhaler is not as important as the technique for inhaling the medication.
B. "I will tilt my head forward while inhaling the medication.": The head should be in a neutral or slightly tilted back position to ensure proper inhalation of the medication.
C. "I will hold my breath at least 10 seconds after inhaling the medication." Holding the breath for at least 10 seconds allows the medication to be deposited more effectively in the airways, increasing its therapeutic effect.
D. "I will wait 10 min between each inhalation.": The correct time to wait between puffs is usually about 1-2 minutes, not 10 minutes.