NSG 3280 Exam 2 2026 – 150+ Exam Questions & Answers – Herpes, Fungal Infections, Asthma & Immunocompromised Disorders

This document contains 150+ structured exam questions and answers for NSG 3280 Exam 2 (2026). It provides comprehensive coverage of dermatologic disorders, infectious diseases, immunologic conditions, and respiratory pathophysiology, with a strong focus on clinical manifestations, disease progression, and treatment interventions. The content is organized in a concise question-and-answer format to support nursing exam preparation and reinforce pathophysiologic understanding. The material thoroughly reviews viral skin infections including HSV-1 and HSV-2 (etiology, latency in trigeminal and dorsal root ganglia, antiviral treatment with acyclovir), herpes zoster (shingles presentation, dermatomal distribution, vaccine recommendation at age 50+), and Kaposi’s sarcoma in immunocompromised patients. Fungal infections such as tinea pedis, tinea capitis, candidiasis (thrush), intertrigo, and impetigo (bullous and nonbullous forms with honey-colored crusts) are discussed in detail, along with their causative organisms and transmission patterns. Inflammatory and autoimmune dermatologic disorders are extensively covered, including psoriasis (autoimmune silvery plaques with bleeding upon scale removal), seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis (allergic and Rhus dermatitis), scleroderma (localized and diffuse forms), scabies, pediculosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme disease with staged clinical progression. The guide emphasizes immunologic compromise, risk factors such as chemotherapy, inflammatory disorders, corticosteroid use, malnutrition, and age extremes (infants and elderly), as well as the roles of vitamins A, D, and E in immune defense. A major section focuses on asthma pathophysiology, including extrinsic (allergic) and intrinsic (nonallergic) asthma, exercise-induced and occupational asthma, and status asthmaticus. Detailed mechanisms are reviewed, including IgE-mediated mast cell activation, inflammatory mediator release, smooth muscle contraction, mucosal edema, mucus hypersecretion, airway narrowing, and ABG findings (respiratory alkalosis). The document also addresses occupational lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and clinical red flags such as silent chest during severe asthma exacerbation. This resource is particularly suitable for: Nursing students (BSN and ADN) Pathophysiology students Medical-surgical nursing students Pre-licensure RN students NCLEX preparation students Health sciences majors It is relevant for courses such as: NSG 3280 Pathophysiology Adult Health Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing I Immunology for Nurses Respiratory and Integumentary Disorders Keywords: NSG 3280 Exam 2 2026, Herpes Simplex Virus HSV 1 2, Shingles Herpes Zoster, Fungal Infections Tinea, Impetigo Honey Crust, Psoriasis Autoimmune, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis Rhus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease Stages, Scabies Sarcoptes, Scleroderma Diffuse Localized, Asthma Pathophysiology, Status Asthmaticus, Extrinsic Intrinsic Asthma, Respiratory Alkalosis ABG, Immunocompromised Risk Factors, IgE Mediated Response, Occupational Lung Disease