nur 330 exam 3 – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
nur 330 exam 3 – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Ball State University
NUR 330
Section 1: Factors, Asthma, Inflammation (Q1–Q12)
Question & Answer
Q1 asthma
A asthma
Q2 asthma
A a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema,
and mucus production
Q3 inflammation
A leads to cough, chest tightness, wheezing, and dyspnea
Q4 reversible
A asthma is largely_______; spontaneously or with treatment
Q5 allergy
A is the strongest predisposing factor to asthma.
Q6 predisposing factors
A atopy (genetic) female
Q7 casual factors
A •exposure to allergens •occupational sensitizers
Q8 contributing factors
A •respiratory infections •air pollution •active passive smoking •diet
Q9 inflammation leads to
A hyperresponsiveness of airways and airway limitation
Q10 risk factors for exacerbations
A •allergens •respiratory infections •exercise and hyperventilation •weather changes •exposure to
food, additives, and medications •exposure to sulfur dioxide
Q11 Pathophysiology of asthma
A primary response to chronic inflammation from exposure to allergens or irritants
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Question & Answer
Q12 early phase response
A vascular congestion, edema, production of thick mucous, bronchial muscle spasm, and thickening
of airway walls.
Section 2: Asthma, Hypoxemia, Late (Q13–Q24)
Question & Answer
Q13 late phase response
A •occurs 4-10 hours after initial attack •can be more severe that early phase and can last 24 hours
•if airway inflammation is not treated or resolve, irreversible lung damage is possible.
Q14 triggers of asthma
A •allergens •exercise •air pollutants •occupational factors •respiratory infections •nose and sinus
problems •drug and food additives •GERD •emotional stress
Q15 clinical manifestations
A •episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, cough, or tight chest (may be abrupt or gradual and last
minutes-hours) •expiration may be prolonged •feeling of suffocation
Q16 wheezing
A wheezing is unreliable to gauge severity because severe attacks may have no audible wheezing.
Q17 cough variant asthma
A Cough is only symptom Bronchospasm is not severe enough to cause airflow obstruction
Q18 suffocation
A difficulty with air movement may create a feeling of suffocation
Q19 hypoxemia
A deficient amount of oxygen in the blood
Q20 hypoxemia
A acute attacks usually reveal signs of _______?
Q21 signs of hypoxemia
A restlessness, increased anxiety, inappropriate behavior, tachycardia, hypertension
Q22 asthma complications
A severe acute attacks life threatening asthma
Q23 severe acute attacks
A • respiratory rate >30 • pulse >120 • usually seen in ED or hospitalization
Q24 life threatening asthma
A •Too dyspneic to speak •Require hospital care and often admitted to ICU
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Section 3: Asthma, Medications, Antiinflammatory (Q25–Q36)
Question & Answer
Q25 diagnostics for asthma
A •detailed history of physical exam •pulmonary function test •peak flow monitoring •chest Xray
•ABGs •oximetry •allergy testing •blood levels of eosinophils •sputum culture and sensitivity
Q26 acute asthma episode
A respiratory distress and treatment depends upon severity and response to therapy
Q27 mild persistent asthma
A avoid tiggers of acute attacks and premedicate before exercising
Q28 severe exacerbations
A •IV corticosteroids are administered 4-6 hours, then given orally •supplemental O2 given for an O2
sat <90 •IV fluids •continuous monitoring of pt is critical
Q29 Quick relief medications for asthma
A Beta2-adrenergic agonists anticholinergics
Q30 Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
A med of choice for acute symptoms, relax smooth muscle
Q31 Anticholinergics
A great option for pts who cannot tolerate beta2-adrenergic agonists
Q32 Long acting medications for asthma
A •achieve and maintain control of persistent asthma -corticosteroids -long acting beta2-adrenergic
agonists -leukotriene modifiers
Q33 antiinflammatory drugs
A •have both bronchodilator and antiinflammatory effects •not indicated for acute attacks •used for
prophylactic and maintenance therapy
Q34 antiinflammatory drugs
A corticosteroids leukotriene modifiers
Q35 patient teaching
A •correct administration of drugs •seek medical attention for bronchospasm •maintain good
nutrition •exercise with limitations •measure peak flow daily
Q36 inhalation
A is preferred method to avoid systemic effects
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nur 330 exam 3 – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Ball State University
NUR 330
Section 1: Factors, Asthma, Inflammation (Q1–Q12)
Question & Answer
Q1 asthma
A asthma
Q2 asthma
A a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema,
and mucus production
Q3 inflammation
A leads to cough, chest tightness, wheezing, and dyspnea
Q4 reversible
A asthma is largely_______; spontaneously or with treatment
Q5 allergy
A is the strongest predisposing factor to asthma.
Q6 predisposing factors
A atopy (genetic) female
Q7 casual factors
A •exposure to allergens •occupational sensitizers
Q8 contributing factors
A •respiratory infections •air pollution •active passive smoking •diet
Q9 inflammation leads to
A hyperresponsiveness of airways and airway limitation
Q10 risk factors for exacerbations
A •allergens •respiratory infections •exercise and hyperventilation •weather changes •exposure to
food, additives, and medications •exposure to sulfur dioxide
Q11 Pathophysiology of asthma
A primary response to chronic inflammation from exposure to allergens or irritants
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Question & Answer
Q12 early phase response
A vascular congestion, edema, production of thick mucous, bronchial muscle spasm, and thickening
of airway walls.
Section 2: Asthma, Hypoxemia, Late (Q13–Q24)
Question & Answer
Q13 late phase response
A •occurs 4-10 hours after initial attack •can be more severe that early phase and can last 24 hours
•if airway inflammation is not treated or resolve, irreversible lung damage is possible.
Q14 triggers of asthma
A •allergens •exercise •air pollutants •occupational factors •respiratory infections •nose and sinus
problems •drug and food additives •GERD •emotional stress
Q15 clinical manifestations
A •episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, cough, or tight chest (may be abrupt or gradual and last
minutes-hours) •expiration may be prolonged •feeling of suffocation
Q16 wheezing
A wheezing is unreliable to gauge severity because severe attacks may have no audible wheezing.
Q17 cough variant asthma
A Cough is only symptom Bronchospasm is not severe enough to cause airflow obstruction
Q18 suffocation
A difficulty with air movement may create a feeling of suffocation
Q19 hypoxemia
A deficient amount of oxygen in the blood
Q20 hypoxemia
A acute attacks usually reveal signs of _______?
Q21 signs of hypoxemia
A restlessness, increased anxiety, inappropriate behavior, tachycardia, hypertension
Q22 asthma complications
A severe acute attacks life threatening asthma
Q23 severe acute attacks
A • respiratory rate >30 • pulse >120 • usually seen in ED or hospitalization
Q24 life threatening asthma
A •Too dyspneic to speak •Require hospital care and often admitted to ICU
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Section 3: Asthma, Medications, Antiinflammatory (Q25–Q36)
Question & Answer
Q25 diagnostics for asthma
A •detailed history of physical exam •pulmonary function test •peak flow monitoring •chest Xray
•ABGs •oximetry •allergy testing •blood levels of eosinophils •sputum culture and sensitivity
Q26 acute asthma episode
A respiratory distress and treatment depends upon severity and response to therapy
Q27 mild persistent asthma
A avoid tiggers of acute attacks and premedicate before exercising
Q28 severe exacerbations
A •IV corticosteroids are administered 4-6 hours, then given orally •supplemental O2 given for an O2
sat <90 •IV fluids •continuous monitoring of pt is critical
Q29 Quick relief medications for asthma
A Beta2-adrenergic agonists anticholinergics
Q30 Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
A med of choice for acute symptoms, relax smooth muscle
Q31 Anticholinergics
A great option for pts who cannot tolerate beta2-adrenergic agonists
Q32 Long acting medications for asthma
A •achieve and maintain control of persistent asthma -corticosteroids -long acting beta2-adrenergic
agonists -leukotriene modifiers
Q33 antiinflammatory drugs
A •have both bronchodilator and antiinflammatory effects •not indicated for acute attacks •used for
prophylactic and maintenance therapy
Q34 antiinflammatory drugs
A corticosteroids leukotriene modifiers
Q35 patient teaching
A •correct administration of drugs •seek medical attention for bronchospasm •maintain good
nutrition •exercise with limitations •measure peak flow daily
Q36 inhalation
A is preferred method to avoid systemic effects
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