RLE Evaluation Quiz

Instruction: Base your answer on the case sample in EMR given to you (Pneumonia and Bronchitis).
Download this file and work on it offline. Submit on or before October 2 to the course site in BB.

1. Illustrate the Pathophysiology of Pneumonia based on the case given. Use the concept map or
flowchart in illustrating the pathophysiology. (5 pts)
2. Choose 5 medications in the Standing Order and provide the following drug analysis : what (1 or
2) symptoms of the patient (based on the case) will the meds address? What are your nursing
responsibilities over these meds? Provide 3 nursing responsibilities (20 pts)
3. Provide the rationale for the following nursing action: (2pts each)
a. Assist the patient to assume a position of comfort (elevate the head of the bed, have
patient lean on an overbed table or sit on edge of the bed.) (Ineffective Airway
Clearance)
b. Monitor changes in the level of consciousness and mental status (Impaired Gas
Exchange)
c. Teach patient to use abdominal and other accessory muscles . Impaired Gas Exchange
d. Teach patient how to do slow deep breathing exercise with the use of an incentive
spirometer (Knowledge Deficit)
e. Take medications as instructed. Discuss purpose and method of administration for each
medication. Educate the patient on the uses, proper intake and side effects of
medication/s prescribed. (Knowledge Deficit)