NUR 5461 Module 3 Quiz | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct.
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, Question 1 | 5 out of 5 points
The student learns that which inflammatory mediators are produced in asthma? (Select all that apply.)
1. Histamine
Selected Answers: 2. Bradykinin
3. Leukotrienes
1. Histamine
2. Bradykinin
Answers:
3. Leukotrienes
4. Neutrophil proteases
Response Feedback: A large number of inflammatory mediators, such as histamine, bradykinins,
prostaglandins, and leukotrienes, are produced by asthma. Neutrophil proteases are not produced in
relationship to asthma.
Question 2 | 5 out of 5 points
Which term describes a hypersecretion of mucus and chronic productive cough that continues for at
least 3 months of the year for a minimum of 2 consecutive years?
Selected Answer: 2. Chronic bronchitis
1. Emphysema
2. Chronic bronchitis
Answers:
3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
4. Asthma
Response Feedback: The hypersecretion of mucus with a chronic productive cough that lasts for at least
3 months for a minimum of 2 consecutive years characterizes chronic bronchitis. The mucus is thicker
and will adhere to embedded bacteria. This condition is increased up to 20 times in smokers.
Question 3 | 5 out of 5 points
Which statements are true regarding viral pneumonia? (Select all that apply.)
1. Viral pneumonia can set the stage for secondary bacterial infection
Selected Answers:
2. Viral pneumonia is usually mild and self-limiting
1. Viral pneumonia can set the stage for secondary bacterial infection
2. Viral pneumonia is usually mild and self-limiting
Answers:
3. Viral pneumonia is not seasonal
4. Viral pneumonia requires treatment with antibiotics
Response Feedback: Viral pneumonia can set the stage for a secondary bacterial infection, is seasonal,
and is usually mild and self-limiting.
Question 4 | 5 out of 5 points
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations?
Selected Answer: 2. Pneumonia and atelectasis
,
, Question 1 | 5 out of 5 points
The student learns that which inflammatory mediators are produced in asthma? (Select all that apply.)
1. Histamine
Selected Answers: 2. Bradykinin
3. Leukotrienes
1. Histamine
2. Bradykinin
Answers:
3. Leukotrienes
4. Neutrophil proteases
Response Feedback: A large number of inflammatory mediators, such as histamine, bradykinins,
prostaglandins, and leukotrienes, are produced by asthma. Neutrophil proteases are not produced in
relationship to asthma.
Question 2 | 5 out of 5 points
Which term describes a hypersecretion of mucus and chronic productive cough that continues for at
least 3 months of the year for a minimum of 2 consecutive years?
Selected Answer: 2. Chronic bronchitis
1. Emphysema
2. Chronic bronchitis
Answers:
3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
4. Asthma
Response Feedback: The hypersecretion of mucus with a chronic productive cough that lasts for at least
3 months for a minimum of 2 consecutive years characterizes chronic bronchitis. The mucus is thicker
and will adhere to embedded bacteria. This condition is increased up to 20 times in smokers.
Question 3 | 5 out of 5 points
Which statements are true regarding viral pneumonia? (Select all that apply.)
1. Viral pneumonia can set the stage for secondary bacterial infection
Selected Answers:
2. Viral pneumonia is usually mild and self-limiting
1. Viral pneumonia can set the stage for secondary bacterial infection
2. Viral pneumonia is usually mild and self-limiting
Answers:
3. Viral pneumonia is not seasonal
4. Viral pneumonia requires treatment with antibiotics
Response Feedback: Viral pneumonia can set the stage for a secondary bacterial infection, is seasonal,
and is usually mild and self-limiting.
Question 4 | 5 out of 5 points
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations?
Selected Answer: 2. Pneumonia and atelectasis
