NR 511 FINAL EXAM NEWEST / NR 511 MIDTERM ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE EXAM /NR 511 MIDTERM ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION
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Treatment options for obesity - ANSWER-BMI >25: Diet, exercise and
behavior modification BMI >27 with comorbidity or >30 with or without
comorbidity: Medication BMI >35 with comorbidity or BMI>40 with or without
comorbidity: Surgery
Intrathorax flow disorders originate from obstruction of distal/smaller airways
and include - ANSWER-asthma bronchiolitis; vascular ring; solid foreign
body aspiration; and lymph node enlargement pressure.
extrathorax flow disorders, which originate from obstruction of the larger
airways, include - ANSWER-rhinitis with nasal obstruction, nasal polyp;
cranio-facial malformation; obstructive sleep apnea; tonsil-adenoid
hypertrophy; laryngo-tracheo-malacia; larynx papilloma; Diphtheria; croup,
epiglottitis; and thymus hypertrophy.
intrathorax volume disorders include lung parenchyma disorders such as -
ANSWER-pneumonia (infection, aspiration); atelectasis; pulmonary edema;
near-drowning
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CXR to rule out - ANSWER-tumors, TB, pneumonia, and other major
pulmonary disorders
CBC with differential to rule out - ANSWER-anemia and infection
Peak expiratory flow test (in office) to determine - ANSWER-the degree of
expiratory airflow obstruction in patients with asthma and COPD
Spirometry to determine - ANSWER-obstructive, restrictive and mixed lung
disease
Rubeola, or the Measles - ANSWER-appear very sick. They will have a high
fever, red mucosal membranes, conjunctivitis, and nasal congestion. The
presentation of skin is a reddish purple generalized macular and papular
rash. Lesions start out on the head, particularly on the face or behind the
ears, and spread down the body within 1-2 days
Possible complications of Measles include - ANSWER-pneumonia,
bronchitis, myocarditis, and encephalitis. If a pregnant patient acquires the
measles, a miscarriage is a concern.
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Treatment for a patient with measles: - ANSWER-Symptomatic care with
pain relievers, continue to monitor for a few weeks and also watch for
complications.
Patients with measles are infectious - ANSWER-4 days before onset of rash
up to 4 days after the onset. The patient is able to return to work after rash
has subsided.
Rubella, - ANSWER-also known as German measles or 3-day measles, is
caused by the rubella virus.
Rubella, or German measles or 3-day measles - ANSWER-The rash may
start 2 weeks after exposure and is spread from respiratory droplets. The
patient's history will conclude a low-grade fever, headache, sore throat,
rhinorrhea, malaise, eye pain, and myalgia 2-5 days before the rash began.
The skin rash from Rubella will appear with - ANSWER-"rose-pink" macules
and papules that first present on the head and travel down the body. This
rash will fade in 1-2 days in the same order the lesions appeared.
Varicella is also known - ANSWER-as chicken pox. It is a highly contagious
virus caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV).
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Clinical presentation of varicella or chickenpox is - ANSWER-malaise, fever,
chills, headache, arthralgia, then 1-2 days later the urticarial (or itching)
erythematous macules and papules appear, which quickly turn into vesicles
and pustules. The rash starts on the face and chest then spreads quickly
over the entire body. The blisters may even appear in the ear canal or the
mouth. These lesions dry up within 1 week.
Treatment of chickenpox or varicella is - ANSWER-symptomatic care with
oral antihistamines for itching, NSAIDS, cool compresses, and oatmeal
baths. Prevention of chicken pox is through vaccination. A patient is
contagious 2-3 days before the rash erupts and may return to school, sports,
or work after the lesions have scabbed over.
Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is - ANSWER-caused by the human
herpes virus types 6 and 7
The roseola virus is - ANSWER-usually mild and common in children under
the age of 2 and is spread through saliva. It is short lived, 3-5 days. The
symptoms are high fever, irritability, diarrhea, cough, and cervical
lymphadenopathy.
The roseola skin rash presents with - ANSWER-light pink, erythematous
macules and papules on the face, neck, and extremities. The rash usually
resolves in 1-3 days