NURS 5461 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
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
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - correct answer-
• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
• Reduction in diaphragmatic strength by 25%
,Anticholinergics such as tiotropium can help do what? -
correct answer- Bronchodilation by reducing
parasympathetic nerve reflexes that cause a reduced
airway. MUSCARINIC receptor binding and inhibits
acetylcholine
aortic regurgitation pathophysiology - correct
answer- Aortic Valve Does Not Close
Left Ventricle's Volume Increases
Left Ventricle Dilates
Left Ventricle Fails
Decreased Cardiac Output
Pulmonary Edema
Aortic Stenosis Pathophysiology - correct answer-
Defined as transaortic gradient > 40mmHg or an aortic
valve area of <1cm2
-The aortic valve orifice narrows and obstructs left
ventricular outflow during systole.
-Increased resistance to ejection or afterload results in
ventricular hypertrophy.
, -As worsens, cardiac output becomes fixed and cannot
increase to meet the demands of the body during
exertion. Symptoms then develop.
-Eventually the left ventricle fails, blood backs up in the
left atrium, and the pulmonary system becomes
congested. Right-sided HF can occur late in the disease
Assessment of Asthma - correct answer-
Asthma control - two domains
Assess symptom control over the last 4 weeks
Assess risk factors for poor outcomes, including low lung
function
Treatment issues
Check inhaler technique and adherence
Ask about side-effects
Does the patient have a written asthma action plan?
What are the patient's attitudes and goals for their
asthma?
Comorbidities
Think of rhinosinusitis, GERD, obesity, obstructive sleep
apnea, depression, anxiety
WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
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
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - correct answer-
• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
• Reduction in diaphragmatic strength by 25%
,Anticholinergics such as tiotropium can help do what? -
correct answer- Bronchodilation by reducing
parasympathetic nerve reflexes that cause a reduced
airway. MUSCARINIC receptor binding and inhibits
acetylcholine
aortic regurgitation pathophysiology - correct
answer- Aortic Valve Does Not Close
Left Ventricle's Volume Increases
Left Ventricle Dilates
Left Ventricle Fails
Decreased Cardiac Output
Pulmonary Edema
Aortic Stenosis Pathophysiology - correct answer-
Defined as transaortic gradient > 40mmHg or an aortic
valve area of <1cm2
-The aortic valve orifice narrows and obstructs left
ventricular outflow during systole.
-Increased resistance to ejection or afterload results in
ventricular hypertrophy.
, -As worsens, cardiac output becomes fixed and cannot
increase to meet the demands of the body during
exertion. Symptoms then develop.
-Eventually the left ventricle fails, blood backs up in the
left atrium, and the pulmonary system becomes
congested. Right-sided HF can occur late in the disease
Assessment of Asthma - correct answer-
Asthma control - two domains
Assess symptom control over the last 4 weeks
Assess risk factors for poor outcomes, including low lung
function
Treatment issues
Check inhaler technique and adherence
Ask about side-effects
Does the patient have a written asthma action plan?
What are the patient's attitudes and goals for their
asthma?
Comorbidities
Think of rhinosinusitis, GERD, obesity, obstructive sleep
apnea, depression, anxiety
