NURS 5461 Final Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Cough Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Treat primary cause
Get rid of the source, the cough goes away
Soothe cough
Dextromethorophan
Inhaled meds- Ipratropium
Benzonatate
Codeine-last resort
Hemoptysis most common causes - CORRECT ANSWER -inflammatory—bronchitis,
bronchiectasis, pneumonia, TB
A cough can last how long sometimes after a URI? - CORRECT ANSWER -up to 8 weeks
Acute bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER -a temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes
that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus
5th most common cause of to see a HCP
Pneumonia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER --coughing
-fatigue
-pleuritic pain
-fever
-increased WBC
-rust colored sputum
-crackles
, -tachypnea
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, >1 =hospitalization
Single Pulmonary Nodule - CORRECT ANSWER -"Coin lesion"
A single parenchymal lung lesion smaller than 3cm W/O PNA , atelectasis, or lymphadenopathy
Pure subsolid SPN < 5mm require no follow-up
if SPN < 8mm follow Fleischner Society guidelines on intervals for repeat CT
If SPN >8mm refer specialist
Sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER -a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of
breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings
Central apneas—absent airflow and respiratory efforts-Neurological diseases
Obstructive apneas [OSA]-Tongue and soft palate fall backward
What is the definitive test for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER -Overnight Polysomnogram
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - CORRECT ANSWER -• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Cough Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Treat primary cause
Get rid of the source, the cough goes away
Soothe cough
Dextromethorophan
Inhaled meds- Ipratropium
Benzonatate
Codeine-last resort
Hemoptysis most common causes - CORRECT ANSWER -inflammatory—bronchitis,
bronchiectasis, pneumonia, TB
A cough can last how long sometimes after a URI? - CORRECT ANSWER -up to 8 weeks
Acute bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER -a temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes
that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus
5th most common cause of to see a HCP
Pneumonia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER --coughing
-fatigue
-pleuritic pain
-fever
-increased WBC
-rust colored sputum
-crackles
, -tachypnea
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, >1 =hospitalization
Single Pulmonary Nodule - CORRECT ANSWER -"Coin lesion"
A single parenchymal lung lesion smaller than 3cm W/O PNA , atelectasis, or lymphadenopathy
Pure subsolid SPN < 5mm require no follow-up
if SPN < 8mm follow Fleischner Society guidelines on intervals for repeat CT
If SPN >8mm refer specialist
Sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER -a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of
breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings
Central apneas—absent airflow and respiratory efforts-Neurological diseases
Obstructive apneas [OSA]-Tongue and soft palate fall backward
What is the definitive test for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER -Overnight Polysomnogram
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - CORRECT ANSWER -• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
