NUR 324 Quiz 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
acute tracheobronchitis Correct Answers -inflammation of
mucus membranes in tracheal bronchial tree
-can be bacterial or fungal infections; can be physical or
chemical allergens
-S/S: dry cough that may progress to purulent sputum, fever,
night sweats, headache, and malaise
-therapies: suctioning if secretions can not be produced, vapor
therapy, fluid intake, and abx if bacterial or fungal
-nursing interventions: treated in community (educate on fluid
intake, etc.)
Aspiration Correct Answers -stomach contents into lungs
-can cause a range of long term injury associated with loss of
consciousness (endotracheal intubation, stroke/brain injury,
seizure activity, cardiac arrest)
aspiration pneumonia Correct Answers -entry of endogenous
or exogenous substances into lower airway
atelectasis Correct Answers -collapse or airless condition of
alveoli caused by hypoventilation, obstruction to airways, or
compression
-can be caused post surgically (anasthesia) or from pneumonia
-S/S: dyspnea, hypoxia, and tachypnea
CAP Correct Answers community acquired pneumonia;
occurs in community setting or within 48 hrs of hospitalization
, COPD Correct Answers 1. Bronchitis: mucus in lung tissues
caused by smoking
2. Emphysema
-panlobular (S/S: weight loss,
COPD classifications Correct Answers 1. mild COPD: cough
and sputum production
2. moderate: cough, sputum production, and SOB on exertion
3. severe: increased SOB and decreased exercise capacity
4. very severe: chronic respiratory failure
COPD nursing interventions Correct Answers coughing,
sputum production, opening airways, improving breathing
patterns (diaphragmatic, and pursed lips)
COPD treatments Correct Answers treated with meds, O2
therapy, corticosteroids, bronchidilators, oxygen, surgical
procedures (bullectomy), lung transplants
diffusion Correct Answers exchange of O2 and CO2 at the
alveolar-capillary membrane
Epitaxis Correct Answers -Nose bleed
-Tx: immediately apply pressure for 5 mins, keep head upright,
tilted forward; cotton tampon, nasal sponge, nasal decongestant ,
balloon catheter
expiratory reserve Correct Answers ...
HAP Correct Answers hospital acquired pneumonia; most
lethal nosocomial infectiion
acute tracheobronchitis Correct Answers -inflammation of
mucus membranes in tracheal bronchial tree
-can be bacterial or fungal infections; can be physical or
chemical allergens
-S/S: dry cough that may progress to purulent sputum, fever,
night sweats, headache, and malaise
-therapies: suctioning if secretions can not be produced, vapor
therapy, fluid intake, and abx if bacterial or fungal
-nursing interventions: treated in community (educate on fluid
intake, etc.)
Aspiration Correct Answers -stomach contents into lungs
-can cause a range of long term injury associated with loss of
consciousness (endotracheal intubation, stroke/brain injury,
seizure activity, cardiac arrest)
aspiration pneumonia Correct Answers -entry of endogenous
or exogenous substances into lower airway
atelectasis Correct Answers -collapse or airless condition of
alveoli caused by hypoventilation, obstruction to airways, or
compression
-can be caused post surgically (anasthesia) or from pneumonia
-S/S: dyspnea, hypoxia, and tachypnea
CAP Correct Answers community acquired pneumonia;
occurs in community setting or within 48 hrs of hospitalization
, COPD Correct Answers 1. Bronchitis: mucus in lung tissues
caused by smoking
2. Emphysema
-panlobular (S/S: weight loss,
COPD classifications Correct Answers 1. mild COPD: cough
and sputum production
2. moderate: cough, sputum production, and SOB on exertion
3. severe: increased SOB and decreased exercise capacity
4. very severe: chronic respiratory failure
COPD nursing interventions Correct Answers coughing,
sputum production, opening airways, improving breathing
patterns (diaphragmatic, and pursed lips)
COPD treatments Correct Answers treated with meds, O2
therapy, corticosteroids, bronchidilators, oxygen, surgical
procedures (bullectomy), lung transplants
diffusion Correct Answers exchange of O2 and CO2 at the
alveolar-capillary membrane
Epitaxis Correct Answers -Nose bleed
-Tx: immediately apply pressure for 5 mins, keep head upright,
tilted forward; cotton tampon, nasal sponge, nasal decongestant ,
balloon catheter
expiratory reserve Correct Answers ...
HAP Correct Answers hospital acquired pneumonia; most
lethal nosocomial infectiion
