Semester 1 EXAM Nursing Guide 2023-2024
Abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity, caused by penetrating injury to the chest or
severe coughing. - ANS- Pneumothorax
Infection of the lungs by the bacterium Mycobacterium. - ANS- Tuberculosis
Airflow obstruction to and from the lungs may result from chronic bronchitis and emphysema. - ANS-
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Severe hereditary disease that is characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract and
digestive tract. - ANS- Cystic Fibrosis
common cold - ANS- Coryza
accumulation of fluid within the tiny air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) in response to infection or injury. -
ANS- Pulmonary Edema
Fluid leaks into the pleural cavity occur as a response by the body to injury or infection of the pleural
membranes. - ANS- Pleural Effusion
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity. - ANS- Rhinitis
Lung disease characterized by the symptoms of dyspnea, a chronic cough, formation of a barrel chest
due to labored breathing, and a gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxemia. - ANS- Emphysema
Form of skin treatment used to repair skin following a significant injury, cosmetic improvement. - ANS-
Plastic Surgery
, abscess associated with a "hair follicle." - ANS- furuncle
overgrowth of scar tissue - ANS- Keloid
A condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin. - ANS- Albinism
Minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation. - ANS- Biopsy
Abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin. - ANS- Scleroderma
Injury caused by scraping. - ANS- Abrasion
Local uneven surface of the skin and a sign of subcutaneous fat. - ANS- Cellulite
Common allergic skin reactions, small fluid-filled skin elevations. - ANS- Urticaria
Skin eruption produces clusters of deep blisters - ANS- Herpes
Malpractice - ANS- Lack of skill resulting in harm
Statute of limitations - ANS- The patient has limited time to file a lawsuit
Good Samaritan law - ANS- A state law that helps protect healthcare workers from liability when
performing emergency care
Abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity, caused by penetrating injury to the chest or
severe coughing. - ANS- Pneumothorax
Infection of the lungs by the bacterium Mycobacterium. - ANS- Tuberculosis
Airflow obstruction to and from the lungs may result from chronic bronchitis and emphysema. - ANS-
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Severe hereditary disease that is characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract and
digestive tract. - ANS- Cystic Fibrosis
common cold - ANS- Coryza
accumulation of fluid within the tiny air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) in response to infection or injury. -
ANS- Pulmonary Edema
Fluid leaks into the pleural cavity occur as a response by the body to injury or infection of the pleural
membranes. - ANS- Pleural Effusion
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity. - ANS- Rhinitis
Lung disease characterized by the symptoms of dyspnea, a chronic cough, formation of a barrel chest
due to labored breathing, and a gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxemia. - ANS- Emphysema
Form of skin treatment used to repair skin following a significant injury, cosmetic improvement. - ANS-
Plastic Surgery
, abscess associated with a "hair follicle." - ANS- furuncle
overgrowth of scar tissue - ANS- Keloid
A condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin. - ANS- Albinism
Minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation. - ANS- Biopsy
Abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin. - ANS- Scleroderma
Injury caused by scraping. - ANS- Abrasion
Local uneven surface of the skin and a sign of subcutaneous fat. - ANS- Cellulite
Common allergic skin reactions, small fluid-filled skin elevations. - ANS- Urticaria
Skin eruption produces clusters of deep blisters - ANS- Herpes
Malpractice - ANS- Lack of skill resulting in harm
Statute of limitations - ANS- The patient has limited time to file a lawsuit
Good Samaritan law - ANS- A state law that helps protect healthcare workers from liability when
performing emergency care
