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NURS 275 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
A patient with severe sleep apnea has been prescribed
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). A nurse adjusts the
blower to maintain adequate positive pressure during inspiration
and expiration. The nurse should maintain the pressure in what
range?
A.1-5 cm of H2O
B.5-10 cm of H2O
C.5-25 cm of H2O
D.1-25 cm of H2O - ANSWER-C
A patient's partner informs the nurse that the patient wakes up
with a startle and gasps for breath several times at night. The
nurse understands the patient is experiencing sleep apnea. What
are the common risk factors in this patient for sleep apnea?
Select all that apply.
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A Body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m2
B Age 44 years
C Habit of smoking
D.Neck circumference 18 inches
E .Occasional consumption of alcohol - ANSWER-A, C, D
A patient with sleep apnea asks the nurse, "What can I do to get
better sleep?" What is an appropriate nursing response?
A"Taking one to two sleeping pills at night will prevent sleep
apneic episodes."
B"Keeping your hypertension under control is beneficial for
general health."
C"Being overweight is a contributing factor; losing weight can
often resolve apnea."
D"High blood glucose levels contribute to the apnea; monitor your
sugar carefully." - ANSWER-C
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A patient has undergone an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Which
instructions should the nurse give this patient at the time of
discharge? Select all that apply.
A"The throat may feel sore. It is normal."
B"Snoring may persist until inflammation subsides."
C"If you feel soreness in the throat, it is a sign of complication."
D"If snoring doesn't stop immediately, you may need another
surgery."
E"There may be foul breath. You can reduce it by using a diluted
mouthwash." - ANSWER-A, B, E
A patient has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What should the
nurse include in the teaching related to ways the patient can
minimize the negative effects of OSA? Select all that apply.
ARaise the head end of the bed slightly.
BUse an oral appliance that prevents the airway from collapsing.
CSleep in a side-lying position.
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DAvoid consuming alcoholic beverages several hours before
going to sleep.
ETake sleeping pills before going to bed. - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
Which statement regarding type I hypersensitivity reactions is/are
true? Select all that apply:
A. Antihistamines are of minimal benefit because the reactions
are mediated by IgE rather than histamine
B. The response is characterized by the five cardinal symptoms of
inflammation
C. Type I responses are usually directed against non self but the
response is excessive
D. Susceptibility for developing a type I hypersensitivity response
follows an X linked recessive pattern of inheritance
E. This type of hypersensitivity reaction is most strongly
associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
F. Responses always occur within minutes of exposure to the
allergen
NURS 275 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
A patient with severe sleep apnea has been prescribed
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). A nurse adjusts the
blower to maintain adequate positive pressure during inspiration
and expiration. The nurse should maintain the pressure in what
range?
A.1-5 cm of H2O
B.5-10 cm of H2O
C.5-25 cm of H2O
D.1-25 cm of H2O - ANSWER-C
A patient's partner informs the nurse that the patient wakes up
with a startle and gasps for breath several times at night. The
nurse understands the patient is experiencing sleep apnea. What
are the common risk factors in this patient for sleep apnea?
Select all that apply.
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A Body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m2
B Age 44 years
C Habit of smoking
D.Neck circumference 18 inches
E .Occasional consumption of alcohol - ANSWER-A, C, D
A patient with sleep apnea asks the nurse, "What can I do to get
better sleep?" What is an appropriate nursing response?
A"Taking one to two sleeping pills at night will prevent sleep
apneic episodes."
B"Keeping your hypertension under control is beneficial for
general health."
C"Being overweight is a contributing factor; losing weight can
often resolve apnea."
D"High blood glucose levels contribute to the apnea; monitor your
sugar carefully." - ANSWER-C
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A patient has undergone an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Which
instructions should the nurse give this patient at the time of
discharge? Select all that apply.
A"The throat may feel sore. It is normal."
B"Snoring may persist until inflammation subsides."
C"If you feel soreness in the throat, it is a sign of complication."
D"If snoring doesn't stop immediately, you may need another
surgery."
E"There may be foul breath. You can reduce it by using a diluted
mouthwash." - ANSWER-A, B, E
A patient has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What should the
nurse include in the teaching related to ways the patient can
minimize the negative effects of OSA? Select all that apply.
ARaise the head end of the bed slightly.
BUse an oral appliance that prevents the airway from collapsing.
CSleep in a side-lying position.
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DAvoid consuming alcoholic beverages several hours before
going to sleep.
ETake sleeping pills before going to bed. - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
Which statement regarding type I hypersensitivity reactions is/are
true? Select all that apply:
A. Antihistamines are of minimal benefit because the reactions
are mediated by IgE rather than histamine
B. The response is characterized by the five cardinal symptoms of
inflammation
C. Type I responses are usually directed against non self but the
response is excessive
D. Susceptibility for developing a type I hypersensitivity response
follows an X linked recessive pattern of inheritance
E. This type of hypersensitivity reaction is most strongly
associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
F. Responses always occur within minutes of exposure to the
allergen
