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NR 601 Midterm Exam 1 2026 new Questions
with Complete Solutions 100% Correct
already graded A+., Exams of Nursing
Why are long-acting beta agonists prescribed for COPD? - --ANS---They are for moderate
airflow limitation.
They relieve symptoms, increase exercise tolerance, reduce number of exacerbations, improve
QOL.
What are some non pulmonary diagnoses that result in COPD-type symptoms? - --ANS---CHF
Hyperventilation syndrome
Panic attacks
Vocal cord dysfunction
Obstructive sleep apnea
Aspergillosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
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What are signal symptoms of asthma? - --ANS---Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Cough (esp at night)
Chest tightness
What is chronic bronchitis? - --ANS---Daily chronic cough w/increased sputum for at least 3
consecutive months in at least 2 consecutive years.
Usually worse on wakening.
May or may not be associated with COPD.
What is emphysema? - --ANS---Characterized by obstruction to airflow caused by abnormal
airspace enlargement distal to terminal bronchioles.
Chronic inflammation/remodeling, trapping air, hindering effective O2/CO2 exchange (all due to
inflammatory mediators infiltrating airways).
What are signal symptoms of ischemic heart dz? - --ANS---Chest pain
Chest tightness
Chest discomfort
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What is ischemic heart dz? - --ANS---Imbalance between supply and demand for blood flow to
myocardium
What are signal symptoms of lung CA? - --ANS---Cough
Dyspnea
Wt loss
Anorexia
Hemoptysis
What is lung CA? - --ANS---Malignant neoplasm originating in parenchyma of lung/airways
What are signal symptoms of MI? - --ANS---Prolonged CP (>20min duration)
SOB
Confusion
Weakness
Worsening HF
What is an MI? - --ANS---Necrosis of heart tissue caused by lack of blood and O2 supply to the
heart
What are signal symptoms of pneumonia? - --ANS---Fever
Chills
Hypothermia
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New cough w/or w/out sputum
Chest discomfort or dyspnea
Fatigue
HA
Some older adults will be asymptomatic but may experience falls/confusion
What is community acquired pneumonia? - --ANS---Acute lower resp tract infection of lung
parenchyma.
Can be bacterial or viral.
Bacterial is most common in older adults.
What are signal symptoms of a PE? - --ANS---Dyspnea
CP on inspiration
Anxiety
Presentation is variable
Symptoms nonspecific
Some asymptomatic
What is PE description? - --ANS---Occlusion of one or more pulmonary vessels by traveling
thrombus originating from distant site.
NR 601 Midterm Exam 1 2026 new Questions
with Complete Solutions 100% Correct
already graded A+., Exams of Nursing
Why are long-acting beta agonists prescribed for COPD? - --ANS---They are for moderate
airflow limitation.
They relieve symptoms, increase exercise tolerance, reduce number of exacerbations, improve
QOL.
What are some non pulmonary diagnoses that result in COPD-type symptoms? - --ANS---CHF
Hyperventilation syndrome
Panic attacks
Vocal cord dysfunction
Obstructive sleep apnea
Aspergillosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
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What are signal symptoms of asthma? - --ANS---Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Cough (esp at night)
Chest tightness
What is chronic bronchitis? - --ANS---Daily chronic cough w/increased sputum for at least 3
consecutive months in at least 2 consecutive years.
Usually worse on wakening.
May or may not be associated with COPD.
What is emphysema? - --ANS---Characterized by obstruction to airflow caused by abnormal
airspace enlargement distal to terminal bronchioles.
Chronic inflammation/remodeling, trapping air, hindering effective O2/CO2 exchange (all due to
inflammatory mediators infiltrating airways).
What are signal symptoms of ischemic heart dz? - --ANS---Chest pain
Chest tightness
Chest discomfort
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What is ischemic heart dz? - --ANS---Imbalance between supply and demand for blood flow to
myocardium
What are signal symptoms of lung CA? - --ANS---Cough
Dyspnea
Wt loss
Anorexia
Hemoptysis
What is lung CA? - --ANS---Malignant neoplasm originating in parenchyma of lung/airways
What are signal symptoms of MI? - --ANS---Prolonged CP (>20min duration)
SOB
Confusion
Weakness
Worsening HF
What is an MI? - --ANS---Necrosis of heart tissue caused by lack of blood and O2 supply to the
heart
What are signal symptoms of pneumonia? - --ANS---Fever
Chills
Hypothermia
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New cough w/or w/out sputum
Chest discomfort or dyspnea
Fatigue
HA
Some older adults will be asymptomatic but may experience falls/confusion
What is community acquired pneumonia? - --ANS---Acute lower resp tract infection of lung
parenchyma.
Can be bacterial or viral.
Bacterial is most common in older adults.
What are signal symptoms of a PE? - --ANS---Dyspnea
CP on inspiration
Anxiety
Presentation is variable
Symptoms nonspecific
Some asymptomatic
What is PE description? - --ANS---Occlusion of one or more pulmonary vessels by traveling
thrombus originating from distant site.
