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CMN568 / CMN 568 UNIT 2 & FINAL EXAMS (LATEST
2025 UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) INTRO TO FAMILY NP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE
A - SOUTH ALABAMA
Croup: What pathogen is responsible for MOST cases of viral
croup? .....ANSWER.....Usually caused by Parainfluenza types 1-
4: Type 3-Usually infected by 3 y/o (usually in 1st year of life),
annual peak in spring/summer; Type 1 & 2- gradually over the
first 5 years of life, peak in fall
Croup: Definition .....ANSWER.....inflammatory disease of larynx
including viral croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis
Croup: Who is at risk for viral croup? .....ANSWER.....6 mths-5
years of age, fall and early winter months
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What condition is characterized by pain that is localized, sharp,
& fleeting; it is made worse by coughing, sneezing, deep
breathing, or movement .....ANSWER.....Pleuritis
What normally causes pleuritis? .....ANSWER.....Viral resp.
Infections & pneumonia
What anti inflammatory med is used to tx pleuritis?
.....ANSWER.....Indomethacin
What does grossly purulent fluid in a pleural effusion indicate?
.....ANSWER.....Empyema (infection in the pleural space)
What is a common complication of pneumocystis pneumonia and
has a high mortality rate? .....ANSWER.....Pneumothorax
What should be suspected in the presence of marked
tachycardia, hypotension, and mediastinal or tracheal shift?
.....ANSWER.....Tension pneumothorax
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When do symptoms of a pneumothorax begin and when so they
resolve? .....ANSWER.....Rest; within 24 hours
What imaging finding is diagnostic of a pneumothorax?
.....ANSWER.....Demonstration of a visceral pleural line on cxr
which may only be seen on an expiratory film
How often should chest radiographs be performed in a pt wig
pneumothorax? .....ANSWER.....Q 24 hours
What characteristic appearance is often seen in a patient with
chronic obstructive sleep apnea? .....ANSWER.....Bull neck
What labs should be obtained in a patient with chronic
obstructive sleep apnea? .....ANSWER.....Tsh to r/o
hypothyroidism
What are the first steps in managing chronic obstructive sleep
apnea in an adult? .....ANSWER.....Weight loss, avoidance of
alcohol and hypnotic medications
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What is the leading cause of hospitalization in U.S. Children?
.....ANSWER.....Rsv
What is rsv associated with later in life? .....ANSWER.....Persistent
airway reactivity
What type of infection is a common cause of respiratory failure
in lung transplant recipients? .....ANSWER.....Human
metapneumovirus
In people with Down's syndrome, when does rsv usually present
itself? .....ANSWER.....Later in age
What is the most common cause of recurrent and acute otitis
media? .....ANSWER.....Rsv
What prophylactic med can be considered in high risk children
for rsv? .....ANSWER.....Prophylactic administration of
palivizumab IM monthly during peak season
CMN568 / CMN 568 UNIT 2 & FINAL EXAMS (LATEST
2025 UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) INTRO TO FAMILY NP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE
A - SOUTH ALABAMA
Croup: What pathogen is responsible for MOST cases of viral
croup? .....ANSWER.....Usually caused by Parainfluenza types 1-
4: Type 3-Usually infected by 3 y/o (usually in 1st year of life),
annual peak in spring/summer; Type 1 & 2- gradually over the
first 5 years of life, peak in fall
Croup: Definition .....ANSWER.....inflammatory disease of larynx
including viral croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis
Croup: Who is at risk for viral croup? .....ANSWER.....6 mths-5
years of age, fall and early winter months
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What condition is characterized by pain that is localized, sharp,
& fleeting; it is made worse by coughing, sneezing, deep
breathing, or movement .....ANSWER.....Pleuritis
What normally causes pleuritis? .....ANSWER.....Viral resp.
Infections & pneumonia
What anti inflammatory med is used to tx pleuritis?
.....ANSWER.....Indomethacin
What does grossly purulent fluid in a pleural effusion indicate?
.....ANSWER.....Empyema (infection in the pleural space)
What is a common complication of pneumocystis pneumonia and
has a high mortality rate? .....ANSWER.....Pneumothorax
What should be suspected in the presence of marked
tachycardia, hypotension, and mediastinal or tracheal shift?
.....ANSWER.....Tension pneumothorax
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When do symptoms of a pneumothorax begin and when so they
resolve? .....ANSWER.....Rest; within 24 hours
What imaging finding is diagnostic of a pneumothorax?
.....ANSWER.....Demonstration of a visceral pleural line on cxr
which may only be seen on an expiratory film
How often should chest radiographs be performed in a pt wig
pneumothorax? .....ANSWER.....Q 24 hours
What characteristic appearance is often seen in a patient with
chronic obstructive sleep apnea? .....ANSWER.....Bull neck
What labs should be obtained in a patient with chronic
obstructive sleep apnea? .....ANSWER.....Tsh to r/o
hypothyroidism
What are the first steps in managing chronic obstructive sleep
apnea in an adult? .....ANSWER.....Weight loss, avoidance of
alcohol and hypnotic medications
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What is the leading cause of hospitalization in U.S. Children?
.....ANSWER.....Rsv
What is rsv associated with later in life? .....ANSWER.....Persistent
airway reactivity
What type of infection is a common cause of respiratory failure
in lung transplant recipients? .....ANSWER.....Human
metapneumovirus
In people with Down's syndrome, when does rsv usually present
itself? .....ANSWER.....Later in age
What is the most common cause of recurrent and acute otitis
media? .....ANSWER.....Rsv
What prophylactic med can be considered in high risk children
for rsv? .....ANSWER.....Prophylactic administration of
palivizumab IM monthly during peak season
