Quiz on cystic fibrosis
1. A nurse is teaching a client with cystic fibrosis about daily chest physiotherapy. Which of the
following is the purpose of these treatments?: To mobilize secretions in the airways
2. A nurse is assessing a client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following pieces of information
indicates a therapeutic response to pancreatic enzyme replacement?: The client is having 1-2
bowel movements per day
3. A nurse is caring for a child who has an exacerbation of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following
laboratory findings should the nurse reports to the provider immediately?: Oxygen saturation
85%
4. A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has cystic fibrosis (CF) and has been using a
corticosteroid inhaler for long-term treatment. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an adverse effect of long-term use of this medication?: Small stature for age
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has cystic fibrosis (CF) and has a prescription for high-dose
Ibuprofen daily. The nurse should identify that which of the following is an expected outcome
for the client receiving this medication?: - Slowed progression of pulmonary damage.
6. A nurse is providing teaching about disease management strategies to a 9-year-old client who
has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?: Your mucus is
thick because cystic fibrosis interferes with how your gland works
7. A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and prolapsed
rectum. The nurse should identify that which of the following is a cause of this complication?:
Bulky stools
8. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include?: Provide a high-fat diet for the toddler
9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of
the following dietary recommendations should the nurse make?: Increase the child's protein
intake
10. A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis who has a pulmonary infection. Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority?: Inability to clear secretions
11. A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse is planning to take the
child to the playroom. Which of the following activities would be appropriate for the child?:
Building towers with blocks
