Walden University NURS 6501N Week 6 Quiz– Question and Answers (Latest).
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 45-year-old male undergoes lung
... [Show More] transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion secondary to fibrosis. Which diagnosis will the nurse see on the chart?
Selected Answer: d.
Bronchiolitis obliterans
Correct Answer: d.
Bronchiolitis obliterans
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma?
Selected Answer: b.
Prolonged expirations
Correct Answer: b.
Prolonged expirations
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. The patient had a pulmonary functions test. Which of the following findings is expected?
Selected Answer: d.
Decreased functional residual capacity
Correct Answer: d.
Decreased functional residual capacity
• Question 4
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:
Selected Answer: c.
Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation
Correct Answer: c.
Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation
• Question 5
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?
Selected Answer: c.
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Correct Answer: c.
Mycoplasma pneumonia
• Question 6
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?
Selected Answer: a.
Pneumonia
Correct Answer: a.
Pneumonia
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the greatest impact on the development of his cancer?
Selected Answer: b.
Cigarette smoke
Correct Answer: b.
Cigarette smoke
• Question 8
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:
Selected Answer: b.
Loss of elastic recoil
Correct Answer: b.
Loss of elastic recoil
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A nurse recalls asthma is classified by:
Selected Answer: b.
Clinical severity
Correct Answer: b.
Clinical severity
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition?
Selected Answer: d.
Hemoptysis
Correct Answer: d.
Hemoptysis
• 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?
Selected Answer: a.
Inhalation of silica, asbestos, mica
Correct Answer: a.
Inhalation of silica, asbestos, mica
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A 30-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains trauma to the lungs and chest wall. He experiences respiratory failure. Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect?
Selected Answer: b.
Elevated PaCO2
Correct Answer: b.
Elevated PaCO2
• Question 13
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:
Selected Answer: a.
Air trapping
Correct Answer: a.
Air trapping
• Question 14
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:
Selected Answer: b.
Alveolar dead space
Correct Answer: b.
Alveolar dead space
• Question 15
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?
Selected Answer: b.
Orthopnea
Correct Answer: b.
Orthopnea
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is:
Selected Answer: c.
Status asthmaticus
Correct Answer: c.
Status asthmaticus
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with:
Selected Answer: c.
Left ventricular failure
Correct Answer: c.
Left ventricular failure
• Question 18
1 out of 1 points
A 2-week-old female presents with fever, cough, respiratory distress, and empyema. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?
Selected Answer: c.
Staphylococcal pneumonia
Correct Answer: c.
Staphylococcal pneumonia
• Question 19
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?
Selected Answer: a.
Increase in respiratory rate
Correct Answer: a.
Increase in respiratory rate
• Question 20
1 out of 1 points
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 21
1 out of 1 points
A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?
Selected Answer: b.
Eosinophils
Correct Answer: b.
Eosinophils
• Question 22
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?
Selected Answer: a.
Cheyne-Stokes
Correct Answer: a.
Cheyne-Stokes
• Question 23
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:
Selected Answer: c.
Obstruction to heart tissue
Correct Answer: c.
Obstruction to heart tissue
• Question 24
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by:
Selected Answer: c.
Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema
Correct Answer: c.
Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema
• Question 25
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?
Selected Answer: b.
Tension pneumothorax
Correct Answer: b.
Tension pneumothorax
• Question 26
1 out of 1 points
A 9-year-old male contracted influenza. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Selected Answer: b.
Bronchiolitis obliterans
Correct Answer: b.
Bronchiolitis obliterans
• Question 27
1 out of 1 points
A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an asthmatic attack?
Selected Answer: c.
Wheezing
Correct Answer: c.
Wheezing
• Question 28
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:
Selected Answer: c.
Respiratory failure
Correct Answer: c.
Respiratory failure
• Question 29
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment?
Selected Answer: b.
A slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
Correct Answer: b.
A slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
• Question 30
1 out of 1 points
A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?
Selected Answer: c.
Respiratory syncytial virus
Correct Answer: c.
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