Asthma MCQs with Answers

Medical-Surgical Nursing › Respiratory · 134 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 2 free to practise now.

Practise Asthma for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 2 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.

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Sample Asthma questions

Q1. A patient with an acute asthma attack has diminished breath sounds and no wheezing. What does this indicate?

  1. The attack is resolving
  2. The patient is hyperventilating from anxiety
  3. A normal finding
  4. Severe airflow obstruction that may be life-threatening
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Answer: D. Severe airflow obstruction that may be life-threatening

A 'silent chest' means so little air is moving that wheezes are no longer heard; it signals impending respiratory failure.

Q2. A nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about Azmacort, an inhaled corticosteroid. Which adverse effects would the nurse be sure to address in patient teaching?

  1. Cough and oral thrush
  2. Fatigue and decreased level of consciousness
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Dyspnea and increased respiratory secretions
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Answer: A. Cough and oral thrush

Azmacort has possible adverse effects of cough, dysphonia, oral thrush (candidiasis), and headache. In high doses, systemic effects may occur (e.g., adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, skin thinning, and easy bruising). The other listed adverse effects are not associated with this drug.

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Are these Asthma questions free?

Yes. The sample questions on this page are free, and you can practise this topic free after entering your name and mobile number. There is no OTP and no password.

Which exams do these Asthma MCQs help with?

They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.

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