NURS 5461 Final Exam Questions
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Cough Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Treat primary cause
Get rid of the source, the cough goes away
Soothe cough
Dextromethorophan
Inhaled meds- Ipratropium
Benzonatate
Codeine-last resort
Hemoptysis most common causes - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammatory—
bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, TB
A cough can last how long sometimes after a URI? - CORRECT ANSWER-up to
8 weeks
Acute bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER-a temporary inflammation of the
mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a
cough that may produce mucus
,5th most common cause of to see a HCP
Pneumonia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER--coughing
-fatigue
-pleuritic pain
-fever
-increased WBC
-rust colored sputum
-crackles
-tachypnea
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, >1 =hospitalization
Single Pulmonary Nodule - CORRECT ANSWER-"Coin lesion"
A single parenchymal lung lesion smaller than 3cm W/O PNA , atelectasis, or
lymphadenopathy
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, Pure subsolid SPN < 5mm require no follow-up
if SPN < 8mm follow Fleischner Society guidelines on intervals for repeat CT
If SPN >8mm refer specialist
Sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-a sleep disorder characterized by temporary
cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings
Central apneas—absent airflow and respiratory efforts-Neurological diseases
Obstructive apneas [OSA]-Tongue and soft palate fall backward
What is the definitive test for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-Overnight
Polysomnogram
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - CORRECT ANSWER-• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
• Reduction in diaphragmatic strength by 25%
Who or when should you consider silent aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER-
Consider possibility of silent aspiration, especially in those with frequent
pneumonias, neurologic deficits, or residence in extended-care facilities
With A+ Solutions 100% Pass
Cough Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Treat primary cause
Get rid of the source, the cough goes away
Soothe cough
Dextromethorophan
Inhaled meds- Ipratropium
Benzonatate
Codeine-last resort
Hemoptysis most common causes - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammatory—
bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, TB
A cough can last how long sometimes after a URI? - CORRECT ANSWER-up to
8 weeks
Acute bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER-a temporary inflammation of the
mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a
cough that may produce mucus
,5th most common cause of to see a HCP
Pneumonia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER--coughing
-fatigue
-pleuritic pain
-fever
-increased WBC
-rust colored sputum
-crackles
-tachypnea
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, >1 =hospitalization
Single Pulmonary Nodule - CORRECT ANSWER-"Coin lesion"
A single parenchymal lung lesion smaller than 3cm W/O PNA , atelectasis, or
lymphadenopathy
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
, Pure subsolid SPN < 5mm require no follow-up
if SPN < 8mm follow Fleischner Society guidelines on intervals for repeat CT
If SPN >8mm refer specialist
Sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-a sleep disorder characterized by temporary
cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings
Central apneas—absent airflow and respiratory efforts-Neurological diseases
Obstructive apneas [OSA]-Tongue and soft palate fall backward
What is the definitive test for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-Overnight
Polysomnogram
Age Related Pulmonary Changes - CORRECT ANSWER-• Reduced airway size
•Shallow alveolar sacs
•Decline in chest wall compliance
• Intercostal muscle atrophy
• Reduction in diaphragmatic strength by 25%
Who or when should you consider silent aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER-
Consider possibility of silent aspiration, especially in those with frequent
pneumonias, neurologic deficits, or residence in extended-care facilities
