NURS 6320 Final Group 6 Ch 35, 36
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What term is used to describe the selective bulbous enlargement of the distal segment of a digit
that is commonly associated with diseases that interfere with oxygenation of the blood?
a. Edema
c. Angling
b. Clubbing
d. Osteoarthropath - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: B
Clubbing is the selective bulbous enlargement of the end (distal segment) of a digit (finger or
toe) (see Figure 35-1) and is commonly associated with diseases that interfere with oxygenation,
such as bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung abscess, and congenital heart
disease. None of the remaining options are terms used to identify the condition described
Which term is used to identify a circumscribed area of suppuration and destruction of lung
parenchyma?
a. Consolidation
c. Empyema
b. Cavitation
d. Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: D
, An abscess is a circumscribed area of suppuration and destruction of lung parenchyma. The
described pathologic abnormality is not associated with the other option
Clinical manifestations of inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, dyspnea, nonproductive cough,
and tachypnea are indicative of which condition?
a. Chronic bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
b. Emphysema
d. Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: D
At the beginning of an attack, the individual experiences chest constriction, expiratory wheezing,
dyspnea, nonproductive coughing, prolonged expiration, tachycardia, and tachypnea. Severe
attacks involve the use of accessory muscles of respiration, and wheezing is heard during both
inspiration and expiration. The presentations of none of the other options are consistent with the
described symptoms
Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and
productive cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder?
a. Chronic bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
b. Emphysema
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What term is used to describe the selective bulbous enlargement of the distal segment of a digit
that is commonly associated with diseases that interfere with oxygenation of the blood?
a. Edema
c. Angling
b. Clubbing
d. Osteoarthropath - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: B
Clubbing is the selective bulbous enlargement of the end (distal segment) of a digit (finger or
toe) (see Figure 35-1) and is commonly associated with diseases that interfere with oxygenation,
such as bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung abscess, and congenital heart
disease. None of the remaining options are terms used to identify the condition described
Which term is used to identify a circumscribed area of suppuration and destruction of lung
parenchyma?
a. Consolidation
c. Empyema
b. Cavitation
d. Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: D
, An abscess is a circumscribed area of suppuration and destruction of lung parenchyma. The
described pathologic abnormality is not associated with the other option
Clinical manifestations of inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, dyspnea, nonproductive cough,
and tachypnea are indicative of which condition?
a. Chronic bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
b. Emphysema
d. Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - ANS: D
At the beginning of an attack, the individual experiences chest constriction, expiratory wheezing,
dyspnea, nonproductive coughing, prolonged expiration, tachycardia, and tachypnea. Severe
attacks involve the use of accessory muscles of respiration, and wheezing is heard during both
inspiration and expiration. The presentations of none of the other options are consistent with the
described symptoms
Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and
productive cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder?
a. Chronic bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
b. Emphysema
