Exam 2:NSG 3850: NSG3850 Exam 2: (Pathophysiology for Nurses II) Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Score Guide Solution

Which is indicative of a left tension pneumothorax? a. course crackles throughout the left chest b. tracheal deviation to the left c. absent breath sounds on the left d. respiratory acidosis Answer: C Question: A pt. with a productive cough and parenchymal infiltrated on x-ray is demonstrating symptomology of a. bacterial pneumonia b. viral pneumonia c. tuberculosis d. acute respiratory distress syndrome Answer: A Which ds is caused by inhalation of organic substances? a. diffuse interstitial lung dsQuestion: b. hypersensitivity pneumonitis c. sarcoidosis d. acute respiratory distress syndrome Answer: B Question: Empyema is defined as an a. exudative bronchitis b. infection int he pleural space c. infection localized in the lung d. infection in the blood Answer: B Question: A pt with flail chest will demonstrate a. absence of chest movement with breaths b. no inspiratory breath sounds c. fluttering chest movements on expirationsd. outward chest movement on expiration Answer: d