Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and receives chest physiotherapy (CPT).Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Administer albuterol prior to CPT. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that helps open up the airways, making it easier for the patient to breathe during Chest Physical Therapy (CPT). Administering albuterol before CPT can help improve the effectiveness of the therapy by allowing better airflow and mucus clearance. This action can optimize the benefits of CPT for the patient's respiratory condition.
Explanation for other choices:
A: Performing vibration during inspirations may not be appropriate as it can interfere with the natural breathing pattern.
B: Percussing each lung segment for 15 minutes is excessive and not a standard practice for CPT.
D: Performing CPT immediately after the child eats can increase the risk of aspiration and is not recommended.
E, F, G: These options are not provided, but based on the rationale, they would likely be incorrect as they do not involve optimizing the benefits of CPT
Explanation for other choices:
A: Performing vibration during inspirations may not be appropriate as it can interfere with the natural breathing pattern.
B: Percussing each lung segment for 15 minutes is excessive and not a standard practice for CPT.
D: Performing CPT immediately after the child eats can increase the risk of aspiration and is not recommended.
E, F, G: These options are not provided, but based on the rationale, they would likely be incorrect as they do not involve optimizing the benefits of CPT