NURS 3000 Midterm Questions with complete solution

Acute bronchitis Correct Answer-an inflammation of the bronchi in the lower respiratory tract, usually caused by infection. It is one of the most common conditions seen in primary care. Which disease usually occurs as a sequel to an upper respiratory tract infection? Correct Answer-acute bronchitis The cause of most cases of ____ is viral (rhinovirus, influenza) Correct Answer-acute bronchitis pneumonia Correct Answer-an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by a microbial agent. Which disease is more likely to result when defense mechanisms become incompetent or are overwhelmed by the virulence or quantity of infectious agents? Correct Answer-pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Correct Answer-a lower respiratory tract infection of the lung parenchyma with onset in the community or during the first two days of hospitalization. Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) Correct Answer-pneumonia occurring 48 hours or longer after hospital admission and not incubating at the time of hospital