NUR 6111 RESPIRATORY - DISCUSSION
BOARD CASE PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ 27. A patient is with a severe influenza infection is placed on droplet
precautions. What actions by the nurse are relevant for this type of isolation?
Select all that apply.1.N95 mask2.Surgical mask3.Negative airflow
room4.Private room5.Gown and gloves.
Answer: 27. ANS: 2, 4, 5Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care
for Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning
objective: 4. Discussing the medical management of pneumoniaChapter
page reference: 464Heading: Influenza/Nursing
Interventions/ActionsIntegrated Processes: Nursing Process:
ImplementationClient Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment:
Infection ControlCognitive Level: Application [Applying]Concept:
InfectionDifficulty: ModerateFeedback1This is incorrect. N95 mask
respirators, negative airflow rooms, and/or high-efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filtered rooms are required for airborne precautions. Patients with
tuberculosis (TB) require airborne precautions.2This is correct. Patients are
placed on droplet precautions to avoid viral transmission. Personal
protective equipment required includes mask, gown, gloves, and eye
protection if there is a risk of splash of body fluids. The patient should wear
a mask when outside the room. Visitors should wear a mask while in the
room. A private room is desirable unless patients with similar infections are
cohorted.3This is incorrect. N95 mask respirators, negative airflow rooms,
and/or HEPA filtered rooms are required for airborne precautions. Patients
with TB require airborne precautions.4This is correct. Patients are placed on
, droplet precautions to avoid viral transmission. Personal protective
equipment required includes mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection if there
is a risk of splash of body fluids. The patient should wear a mask when
outside the room. Visitors should wear a mask while in the room. A private
room is desirable unless patients with similar infections are cohorted.5This
is correct. Patients are placed on droplet precautions to avoid viral
transmission. Personal protective equipment required includes mask, gown,
gloves, and eye protection if there is a risk of splash of body fluids. The
patient should wear a mask when outside the room. Visitors should wear a
mask while in the room. A private room is desirable unless patients with
similar infections are cohorted.
◍ Which of the following best describes asthma?.
Answer: Chronic airway inflammation withsuperimposed bronchospasms
◍ A 30-year-old female presents with long-standing nasal stuffiness, clear
watery nasaldischarge, and annoying sneezing. Which symptom is not
associated with allergicrhinitis?.
Answer: Fever, bacteria
◍ 8. The nurse questions which order for the patient admitted with the flu who
is experiencing tachypnea?1.Maintain adequate hydration.2.Keep the head
of the bed elevated.3.Teach the patient coughing, deep breathing, and
hydration.4.Prepare the patient for intubation..
Answer: 8. ANS: 4Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care for
Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning objective: 5.
Developing a comprehensive plan of nursing care for patients with
infectious airway disordersChapter page reference: 464Heading:
Influenza/Nursing Interventions/ActionsIntegrated Processes: Nursing
Process: ImplementationClient Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological
AdaptationCognitive Level: Application [Applying]Concept:
OxygenationDifficulty: ModerateFeedback1Coughing, deep breathing, and
hydration are essential for achieving airway clearance.2Keeping the head of
the bed elevated improves lung excursion and reduces the work of
, breathing.3Coughing, deep breathing, and hydration are essential for
achieving airway clearance.4This patient is experiencing tachypnea and
there are no data (difficulty maintaining an airway, decreased oxygen
saturation, etc.) that support that the patient requires intubation at this time.
◍ 3. The nurse working in the emergency department recognizes that the
results of a rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) is usually available within
which time frame?1.30 minutes2.60 minutes3.12 hours4.24 hours.
Answer: 3. ANS: 1Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care for
Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning objective: 3.
Describing the diagnostic results used to confirm the diagnosis of infectious
airway disordersChapter page reference: 462Heading: Influenza/Medical
Management/DiagnosisIntegrated Processes: Nursing Process:
ImplementationClient Need: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
PotentialCognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]Concept:
InfectionDifficulty: EasyFeedback1In emergency departments and
outpatient clinics, the most commonly used tests for influenza are rapid
influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs). The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.2The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.3The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.4The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.
◍ Which of the following is done to confirm a diagnosis of pneumonia?.
Answer: Chest Xray/Chestradiograph
◍ The recommended pharmacological management for acute bacterial sinusitis
include:(choose 3 correct answers).
Answer: Amoxicillin/ Amoxicillin Clav/Augmentin extended release(but if
allgery. Levaquin, moxi, doxy)
BOARD CASE PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ 27. A patient is with a severe influenza infection is placed on droplet
precautions. What actions by the nurse are relevant for this type of isolation?
Select all that apply.1.N95 mask2.Surgical mask3.Negative airflow
room4.Private room5.Gown and gloves.
Answer: 27. ANS: 2, 4, 5Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care
for Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning
objective: 4. Discussing the medical management of pneumoniaChapter
page reference: 464Heading: Influenza/Nursing
Interventions/ActionsIntegrated Processes: Nursing Process:
ImplementationClient Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment:
Infection ControlCognitive Level: Application [Applying]Concept:
InfectionDifficulty: ModerateFeedback1This is incorrect. N95 mask
respirators, negative airflow rooms, and/or high-efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filtered rooms are required for airborne precautions. Patients with
tuberculosis (TB) require airborne precautions.2This is correct. Patients are
placed on droplet precautions to avoid viral transmission. Personal
protective equipment required includes mask, gown, gloves, and eye
protection if there is a risk of splash of body fluids. The patient should wear
a mask when outside the room. Visitors should wear a mask while in the
room. A private room is desirable unless patients with similar infections are
cohorted.3This is incorrect. N95 mask respirators, negative airflow rooms,
and/or HEPA filtered rooms are required for airborne precautions. Patients
with TB require airborne precautions.4This is correct. Patients are placed on
, droplet precautions to avoid viral transmission. Personal protective
equipment required includes mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection if there
is a risk of splash of body fluids. The patient should wear a mask when
outside the room. Visitors should wear a mask while in the room. A private
room is desirable unless patients with similar infections are cohorted.5This
is correct. Patients are placed on droplet precautions to avoid viral
transmission. Personal protective equipment required includes mask, gown,
gloves, and eye protection if there is a risk of splash of body fluids. The
patient should wear a mask when outside the room. Visitors should wear a
mask while in the room. A private room is desirable unless patients with
similar infections are cohorted.
◍ Which of the following best describes asthma?.
Answer: Chronic airway inflammation withsuperimposed bronchospasms
◍ A 30-year-old female presents with long-standing nasal stuffiness, clear
watery nasaldischarge, and annoying sneezing. Which symptom is not
associated with allergicrhinitis?.
Answer: Fever, bacteria
◍ 8. The nurse questions which order for the patient admitted with the flu who
is experiencing tachypnea?1.Maintain adequate hydration.2.Keep the head
of the bed elevated.3.Teach the patient coughing, deep breathing, and
hydration.4.Prepare the patient for intubation..
Answer: 8. ANS: 4Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care for
Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning objective: 5.
Developing a comprehensive plan of nursing care for patients with
infectious airway disordersChapter page reference: 464Heading:
Influenza/Nursing Interventions/ActionsIntegrated Processes: Nursing
Process: ImplementationClient Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological
AdaptationCognitive Level: Application [Applying]Concept:
OxygenationDifficulty: ModerateFeedback1Coughing, deep breathing, and
hydration are essential for achieving airway clearance.2Keeping the head of
the bed elevated improves lung excursion and reduces the work of
, breathing.3Coughing, deep breathing, and hydration are essential for
achieving airway clearance.4This patient is experiencing tachypnea and
there are no data (difficulty maintaining an airway, decreased oxygen
saturation, etc.) that support that the patient requires intubation at this time.
◍ 3. The nurse working in the emergency department recognizes that the
results of a rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) is usually available within
which time frame?1.30 minutes2.60 minutes3.12 hours4.24 hours.
Answer: 3. ANS: 1Chapter number and title: 24, Coordinating Care for
Patients with Infectious Respiratory DisordersChapter learning objective: 3.
Describing the diagnostic results used to confirm the diagnosis of infectious
airway disordersChapter page reference: 462Heading: Influenza/Medical
Management/DiagnosisIntegrated Processes: Nursing Process:
ImplementationClient Need: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
PotentialCognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]Concept:
InfectionDifficulty: EasyFeedback1In emergency departments and
outpatient clinics, the most commonly used tests for influenza are rapid
influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs). The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.2The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.3The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.4The identification of an influenza virus
infection can be made in less than 30 minutes via nasopharyngeal/throat
swab or nasal washings/aspirate.
◍ Which of the following is done to confirm a diagnosis of pneumonia?.
Answer: Chest Xray/Chestradiograph
◍ The recommended pharmacological management for acute bacterial sinusitis
include:(choose 3 correct answers).
Answer: Amoxicillin/ Amoxicillin Clav/Augmentin extended release(but if
allgery. Levaquin, moxi, doxy)
