NSG 2610 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE (XL)QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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PDF QUESTIONS REFLECT CORE MEDICAL- SURGICAL NURSING TOPICS,
COVERING CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY, ENDOCRINE, RENA
Chronic bronchitis Cough and sputum for 3 months, 2 years.
Sputum assessment Excess mucus production indicates airway
disease.
Mobilize secretions Use chest physiotherapy and hydration
techniques.
Prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia Focus on aspiration prevention and oral
hygiene.
Incentive spirometry Encourages deep breathing to prevent
atelectasis.
Semi-Fowler position Position to optimize lung expansion during
therapy.
Diaphragmatic breathing Breathing technique to enhance lung inflation.
Coughing after spirometry Clears secretions; splint incision
postoperatively.
, Viral rhinitis Antibiotics only for bacterial infections.
Pleurisy pain Knife-like pain worsens with coughing or deep
breaths.
Pneumothorax Presence of air in the pleural space.
Signs of pneumothorax Absent breath sounds, cyanosis, and dyspnea.
COPD risk factors Tobacco smoke causes 80-90% of cases.
Secondhand smoke Increases risk of developing respiratory
diseases.
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency Genetic risk factor for lung tissue destruction.
Oxygenation in COPD Target 88-92% SpO₂ with low-flow oxygen.
Noninvasive ventilation BiPAP used for acute COPD exacerbations.
Pursed-lip breathing Technique to reduce CO₂ retention.
Bronchodilators Medications to open airways in COPD patients.
Corticosteroids Reduce inflammation in respiratory conditions.
Atelectasis Closure or collapse of alveoli in lungs.
Atelectasis risk factors Obesity, surgery, and prolonged immobility
increase risk.
Atelectasis Lung collapse due to inadequate ventilation.
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
PDF QUESTIONS REFLECT CORE MEDICAL- SURGICAL NURSING TOPICS,
COVERING CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY, ENDOCRINE, RENA
Chronic bronchitis Cough and sputum for 3 months, 2 years.
Sputum assessment Excess mucus production indicates airway
disease.
Mobilize secretions Use chest physiotherapy and hydration
techniques.
Prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia Focus on aspiration prevention and oral
hygiene.
Incentive spirometry Encourages deep breathing to prevent
atelectasis.
Semi-Fowler position Position to optimize lung expansion during
therapy.
Diaphragmatic breathing Breathing technique to enhance lung inflation.
Coughing after spirometry Clears secretions; splint incision
postoperatively.
, Viral rhinitis Antibiotics only for bacterial infections.
Pleurisy pain Knife-like pain worsens with coughing or deep
breaths.
Pneumothorax Presence of air in the pleural space.
Signs of pneumothorax Absent breath sounds, cyanosis, and dyspnea.
COPD risk factors Tobacco smoke causes 80-90% of cases.
Secondhand smoke Increases risk of developing respiratory
diseases.
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency Genetic risk factor for lung tissue destruction.
Oxygenation in COPD Target 88-92% SpO₂ with low-flow oxygen.
Noninvasive ventilation BiPAP used for acute COPD exacerbations.
Pursed-lip breathing Technique to reduce CO₂ retention.
Bronchodilators Medications to open airways in COPD patients.
Corticosteroids Reduce inflammation in respiratory conditions.
Atelectasis Closure or collapse of alveoli in lungs.
Atelectasis risk factors Obesity, surgery, and prolonged immobility
increase risk.
Atelectasis Lung collapse due to inadequate ventilation.
