FINAL EXAM 3 NSG 434 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ How to manage rheumatic fever? Answer: Penicillin
◉ Sign of potential complication for post-op tonsillitis? Answer:
Continuous swallowing = hemorrhage; report to HCP
◉ Symptoms of croup (acute laryngotracheobronchitis)? Answer:
Barking or seal-like cough, often with high fever at night, and stridor
◉ Treatment for croup Answer: Decadron and nebulized
epinephrine
◉ Which respiratory infection is a medical emergency? Answer:
Acute epiglottitis
◉ Symptoms of acute epiglottitis? Answer: Frog-like stridor and
drooling, sitting in tripod position leaning forward, unable to
swallow with tongue out
, ◉ Interventions for acute epiglottitis? Answer: Have intubation
device ready; avoid throat inspection
◉ Key nutritional support for cystic fibrosis? Answer: -Vitamins A, D,
E, K supplementation
-High caloric intake with emphasis on protein and carbs
-Pancreatic enzymes with meals/snacks or within 30 minutes (do
not crush; can be sprinkled in powder form)
◉ Post-op teaching and care after cardiac catheterization? Answer:
Patient should remain flat without leg flexion or elevation (keep
straight for 4-6 hours); monitor vitals every 5-15 minutes with pulse
assessment first
◉ Medication to maintain PDA patency? Answer: Prostaglandin E
◉ Age for Explaining Surgery Answer: 8 years old (school age)
because they like to ask a lot of questions
◉ Fluid for Severe Dehydration Answer: .9% sodium chloride or
lactated ringer (glucose, electrolytes)
◉ Medication for PDA Closure Answer: Indomethacin/ibuprofen
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ How to manage rheumatic fever? Answer: Penicillin
◉ Sign of potential complication for post-op tonsillitis? Answer:
Continuous swallowing = hemorrhage; report to HCP
◉ Symptoms of croup (acute laryngotracheobronchitis)? Answer:
Barking or seal-like cough, often with high fever at night, and stridor
◉ Treatment for croup Answer: Decadron and nebulized
epinephrine
◉ Which respiratory infection is a medical emergency? Answer:
Acute epiglottitis
◉ Symptoms of acute epiglottitis? Answer: Frog-like stridor and
drooling, sitting in tripod position leaning forward, unable to
swallow with tongue out
, ◉ Interventions for acute epiglottitis? Answer: Have intubation
device ready; avoid throat inspection
◉ Key nutritional support for cystic fibrosis? Answer: -Vitamins A, D,
E, K supplementation
-High caloric intake with emphasis on protein and carbs
-Pancreatic enzymes with meals/snacks or within 30 minutes (do
not crush; can be sprinkled in powder form)
◉ Post-op teaching and care after cardiac catheterization? Answer:
Patient should remain flat without leg flexion or elevation (keep
straight for 4-6 hours); monitor vitals every 5-15 minutes with pulse
assessment first
◉ Medication to maintain PDA patency? Answer: Prostaglandin E
◉ Age for Explaining Surgery Answer: 8 years old (school age)
because they like to ask a lot of questions
◉ Fluid for Severe Dehydration Answer: .9% sodium chloride or
lactated ringer (glucose, electrolytes)
◉ Medication for PDA Closure Answer: Indomethacin/ibuprofen
