NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology MIDTERM / NURS6501 MIDTERM ( 2020/2021): (Already graded A)

Review Test Submission: Quiz - Week 6 NURS-6501N-46,Advanced Pathophysiology.2020 Fall Quarter • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed because of: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting difficulty breathing when lying down. What term should the nurse use to document this condition? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation. The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is: • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease. • Question 9 1 out of 1 points If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining too much carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would the nurse expect to be initiated? • Question 10 1 out of 1 points While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child’s sweat? • Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 57-year-old male presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume. He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. When taking the patient’s history, which finding is the most probable cause of his illness? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this condition? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with: • Question 15 1 out of 1 points Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor? • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A nurse is teaching staff about pulmonary edema. Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of pulmonary edema is: • Question 17 1 out of 1 points Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 22-year-old female presents with chronic bronchitis. Tests reveal closure of the airway during expiration. While planning care, a nurse recalls this condition is most likely caused by: • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points When the nurse is asked what causes asthma, how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by: • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. The nurse attributes this finding to: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease. • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. Which of the following is the most significant concern for the nurse to monitor in this patient? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points When the pulmonologist discusses the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but do not have adequate perfusion, which statement indicates the nurse understands this condition? When this occurs in a patient it is called: • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 9-year-old male contracted influenza. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse? • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to: • Question 30 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls asthma is classified by: • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by: