NURS 6501 Quiz 6 Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 6501 Quiz 8 Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 6501
Week 6 Quiz

 Question 1



A 45-year-old male undergoes lung transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion
secondary to fibrosis. Which diagnosis will the nurse see on the chart?
Selected Answer: a.
Compression atelectasis
Correct Answer: d.
Bronchiolitis obliterans


 Question 2



A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal
retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air.
What term should the nurse use to document this condition?
Selected Answer: b.
Dyspnea
Correct Answer: b.
Dyspnea


 Question 3



A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and
frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the
following should the nurse observe for that would accompany this disease?
Selected Answer: b.
A thick mucus
Correct Answer: b.
A thick mucus

,  Question 4



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?
Selected Answer: b.
Orthopnea
Correct Answer: b.
Orthopnea


 Question 5



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.
Selected Answer: b.
Obstructive
Correct Answer: b.
Obstructive


 Question 6



A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide
(CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause?
Selected Answer: a.
Hyperventilation
Correct Answer: a.
Hyperventilation


 Question 7



A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She