PN2 Exam 2 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025) ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
What is the priority for respiratory patients? -CORRECTANSWER maintain patent
airway to promote oxygenation
impaired gas exchange risk factors -CORRECTANSWER The use of Tobacco
Air pollution
Allergies
Diseases
Altered level of consciousness
The very old and very young
impaired gas exchange assessment -CORRECTANSWER Past medical history and
history of present illness
VS
Physical assessment, including auscultation
impaired gas exchange diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER ABGs
CBC
Skin Test (PPD)
Sputum Examination (may include cultures)
,CXR
CT scan/MRIs
Ventilation-perfusion Scans
impaired gas exchange interventions -CORRECTANSWER Airway Management
Oxygen therapy
Positioning
Medications
Chest Physiotherapy
Nutrition therapy
Invasive procedures may include: chest tubes, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopy
impaired gas exchange prevention -CORRECTANSWER Preventing infections
Recommending smoking cessation
Making sure immunizations are up to date
Early detections of problems
Rhinitis -CORRECTANSWER Inflammation of nasal mucosa that can be caused by
infection (viral or bacterial) or allergens
Rhinitis s/s -CORRECTANSWER Runny nose (rhinorrhea)
Purulent nasal discharge
,Sneezing and pruritus (itching) of the nose, throat, and ears
Itchy, watery eyes
Sore, dry throat
Red and inflamed nasal mucosa
Low-grade fever
Headache
Genetic predisposition to specific allergens are common
Rhinitis diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER Allergy tests (skin prick or intradermal skin
test)
Nasal smears
Rhinitis interventions -CORRECTANSWER Encourage rest and increase fluids (2,000
mL/day)
Encourage use of humidifier and promote disposal of tissues
Rhinitis drug therapy -CORRECTANSWER Antihistamines -
Brompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine (Dimetapp)
Leukotriene inhibitors - Montelukast (Singulair)
, Cell mast stabilizers - Cromolyn (Nasalcrom)
Intranasal corticosteroids may be used as adjunct therapy to reduce swelling and
allergic response (Flonase)
Sinusitis -CORRECTANSWER Inflammation of the mucous membranes of 1 or more of
the sinuses (usually maxillary or frontal sinus)
Sinusitis associated with? -CORRECTANSWER deviated septum
nasal polyps
cocaine snorting
facial trauma
dental infection
loss of immune function
Sinusitis s/s -CORRECTANSWER Nasal congestion
Headache
Facial pressure or pain
Cough
Bloody or purulent nasal drainage
Low-grade fever
Sinusitis diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER CT scan or sinus x-rays
VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025) ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
What is the priority for respiratory patients? -CORRECTANSWER maintain patent
airway to promote oxygenation
impaired gas exchange risk factors -CORRECTANSWER The use of Tobacco
Air pollution
Allergies
Diseases
Altered level of consciousness
The very old and very young
impaired gas exchange assessment -CORRECTANSWER Past medical history and
history of present illness
VS
Physical assessment, including auscultation
impaired gas exchange diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER ABGs
CBC
Skin Test (PPD)
Sputum Examination (may include cultures)
,CXR
CT scan/MRIs
Ventilation-perfusion Scans
impaired gas exchange interventions -CORRECTANSWER Airway Management
Oxygen therapy
Positioning
Medications
Chest Physiotherapy
Nutrition therapy
Invasive procedures may include: chest tubes, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopy
impaired gas exchange prevention -CORRECTANSWER Preventing infections
Recommending smoking cessation
Making sure immunizations are up to date
Early detections of problems
Rhinitis -CORRECTANSWER Inflammation of nasal mucosa that can be caused by
infection (viral or bacterial) or allergens
Rhinitis s/s -CORRECTANSWER Runny nose (rhinorrhea)
Purulent nasal discharge
,Sneezing and pruritus (itching) of the nose, throat, and ears
Itchy, watery eyes
Sore, dry throat
Red and inflamed nasal mucosa
Low-grade fever
Headache
Genetic predisposition to specific allergens are common
Rhinitis diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER Allergy tests (skin prick or intradermal skin
test)
Nasal smears
Rhinitis interventions -CORRECTANSWER Encourage rest and increase fluids (2,000
mL/day)
Encourage use of humidifier and promote disposal of tissues
Rhinitis drug therapy -CORRECTANSWER Antihistamines -
Brompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine (Dimetapp)
Leukotriene inhibitors - Montelukast (Singulair)
, Cell mast stabilizers - Cromolyn (Nasalcrom)
Intranasal corticosteroids may be used as adjunct therapy to reduce swelling and
allergic response (Flonase)
Sinusitis -CORRECTANSWER Inflammation of the mucous membranes of 1 or more of
the sinuses (usually maxillary or frontal sinus)
Sinusitis associated with? -CORRECTANSWER deviated septum
nasal polyps
cocaine snorting
facial trauma
dental infection
loss of immune function
Sinusitis s/s -CORRECTANSWER Nasal congestion
Headache
Facial pressure or pain
Cough
Bloody or purulent nasal drainage
Low-grade fever
Sinusitis diagnostics -CORRECTANSWER CT scan or sinus x-rays
