BIOD 331 Pathophysiology Module 8 Exam |
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solution
The nasopharynx is lined with a ciliated mucosal membrane with a
highly vascular blood supply. The nurse is discussing the functions of
this membrane. Which information should be included? One function of
the membrane is to: - ANSWER -Humidify air
A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty
breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes.
How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: - ANSWER -
Cyanosis
The pressure required to inflate an alveolus is inversely related to: -
ANSWER -Alveolar radius
A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle
accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities
characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with
periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this
condition? - ANSWER -Cheyne-Stokes
If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining too much
carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would
the nurse expect to be initiated? - ANSWER -Increase in respiratory rate
A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by
failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing
reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse
,observe for that would accompany this disease? - ANSWER -A thick
mucus
A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during
which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident
from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most
likely involved is the: - ANSWER -Brainstem
While reviewing the results of the pulmonary functions test, the nurse is
aware that the maximum amount of gas that can be displaced (expired)
from the lung is called: - ANSWER -Vital capacity (VC)
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information
should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased
airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by: -
ANSWER -Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema
A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm
and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is: -
ANSWER -Status asthmaticus
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome, the nurse should instruct
parents to: - ANSWER -Always lay infants down on their backs to sleep
A 30-year-old male prison inmate contracted tuberculosis during an
outbreak. While planning interactions, the nurse realizes the patient can
transmit this disease through: - ANSWER -Airborne droplets
A group of mountain climbers experience confusion, tachycardia,
edema, and decreased renal output after climbing Mount Rainier. A
, nurse recalls this condition is caused by: - ANSWER -Decreased
inspired oxygen
A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding,
lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the
following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? -
ANSWER -Respiratory syncytial virus
A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had
a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving
report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? -
ANSWER -Hemoptysis
A nurse remembers a low ventilation-perfusion ratio results in: -
ANSWER -Shunting
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. A nurse recalls
cardiovascular alterations seen in respiratory distress syndrome include:
- ANSWER -Opening of fetal shunt pathways
A 26-year-old female recently underwent surgery and is now
experiencing dyspnea, cough, fever, and leukocytosis. Tests reveal that
she has a collapsed lung caused by removal of air from obstructed
alveoli. What condition will the nurse observe on the chart? - ANSWER
-Absorption atelectasis
An aide asks a nurse how surfactant works. How should the nurse
respond? Surfactant facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by: -
ANSWER -Decreasing surface tension in alveoli
Questions and Answers | Update with complete
solution
The nasopharynx is lined with a ciliated mucosal membrane with a
highly vascular blood supply. The nurse is discussing the functions of
this membrane. Which information should be included? One function of
the membrane is to: - ANSWER -Humidify air
A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty
breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes.
How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: - ANSWER -
Cyanosis
The pressure required to inflate an alveolus is inversely related to: -
ANSWER -Alveolar radius
A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle
accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities
characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with
periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this
condition? - ANSWER -Cheyne-Stokes
If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining too much
carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would
the nurse expect to be initiated? - ANSWER -Increase in respiratory rate
A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by
failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing
reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse
,observe for that would accompany this disease? - ANSWER -A thick
mucus
A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during
which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident
from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most
likely involved is the: - ANSWER -Brainstem
While reviewing the results of the pulmonary functions test, the nurse is
aware that the maximum amount of gas that can be displaced (expired)
from the lung is called: - ANSWER -Vital capacity (VC)
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information
should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased
airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by: -
ANSWER -Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema
A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm
and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is: -
ANSWER -Status asthmaticus
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome, the nurse should instruct
parents to: - ANSWER -Always lay infants down on their backs to sleep
A 30-year-old male prison inmate contracted tuberculosis during an
outbreak. While planning interactions, the nurse realizes the patient can
transmit this disease through: - ANSWER -Airborne droplets
A group of mountain climbers experience confusion, tachycardia,
edema, and decreased renal output after climbing Mount Rainier. A
, nurse recalls this condition is caused by: - ANSWER -Decreased
inspired oxygen
A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding,
lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the
following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? -
ANSWER -Respiratory syncytial virus
A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had
a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving
report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? -
ANSWER -Hemoptysis
A nurse remembers a low ventilation-perfusion ratio results in: -
ANSWER -Shunting
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. A nurse recalls
cardiovascular alterations seen in respiratory distress syndrome include:
- ANSWER -Opening of fetal shunt pathways
A 26-year-old female recently underwent surgery and is now
experiencing dyspnea, cough, fever, and leukocytosis. Tests reveal that
she has a collapsed lung caused by removal of air from obstructed
alveoli. What condition will the nurse observe on the chart? - ANSWER
-Absorption atelectasis
An aide asks a nurse how surfactant works. How should the nurse
respond? Surfactant facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by: -
ANSWER -Decreasing surface tension in alveoli
