Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
Which condition is also known as hypoventilation syndrome?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Bronchiectasis
Pneumocystis jiroveci infection
Pulmonary hypertension
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
OSA, also called hypoventilation syndrome, is characterized by
intermittent cessation of airflow from the nose and mouth during sleep.
The nurse is providing care for a client with a clot that traveled to
the pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the
arterial blood flow through the lungs. Which terminology does the
nurse use to document the condition?
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Pleural effusion
,Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a condition where a clot has traveled to the
pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the arterial
blood flow through the lungs.
Which lung condition is common in clients with a genetic disorder
such as Marfan syndrome, as well as frequent smokers?
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a common finding in people who
have Marfan syndrome, which is a genetic disorder. It also commonly
occurs in frequent smokers.
A health-care provider determines that a client is experiencing
symptoms such as jugular venous distension, ascites, hepatomegaly,
and ankle and sacral edema. Which condition does the health-care
provider identify?
,Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
Pulmonary hypertension
Cor pulmonale
Asthma
Chronic hypoxia
Cor pulmonale
These all are the symptoms of cor pulmonale. Failure of the right side of
the heart is caused by a pulmonary disorder.
A nurse suspects a client may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Which diagnostic tool does the nurse expect to be used?
Chest x-ray
Computerized tomography (CT scan)
Ultrasound
Polysomnography
Polysomnography
Polysomnography is the only diagnostic test that shows OSA.
While reviewing the reports about a new client, the nurse learns
there has been an abnormal collection of fluid within the pleural
, Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
cavity. The nurse plans client care involving which treatment
modality?
Administering mucolytic agents and bronchodilators
Monitoring a thoracotomy and a chest tube placement
Administering corticosteroid treatment
Teaching the client about orthopedic bracing
Monitoring a thoracotomy and a chest tube placement
Thoracotomy, as well as a chest tube attached for suctioning of the fluid
from the pleural cavity, is a treatment for pleural effusion.
The nurse finds that the client is exhibiting wheezing, prolonged
exhalations, and rhonchi. The client uses accessory muscles during
breathing. As a treatment, the health-care provider prescribes
bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers. Which
disorder does the nurse identify related to the symptoms and
treatment of the client?
The client has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
The client exhibits signs of bronchiectasis.
Paper 2026\2027.
Which condition is also known as hypoventilation syndrome?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Bronchiectasis
Pneumocystis jiroveci infection
Pulmonary hypertension
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
OSA, also called hypoventilation syndrome, is characterized by
intermittent cessation of airflow from the nose and mouth during sleep.
The nurse is providing care for a client with a clot that traveled to
the pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the
arterial blood flow through the lungs. Which terminology does the
nurse use to document the condition?
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Pleural effusion
,Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a condition where a clot has traveled to the
pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the arterial
blood flow through the lungs.
Which lung condition is common in clients with a genetic disorder
such as Marfan syndrome, as well as frequent smokers?
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a common finding in people who
have Marfan syndrome, which is a genetic disorder. It also commonly
occurs in frequent smokers.
A health-care provider determines that a client is experiencing
symptoms such as jugular venous distension, ascites, hepatomegaly,
and ankle and sacral edema. Which condition does the health-care
provider identify?
,Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
Pulmonary hypertension
Cor pulmonale
Asthma
Chronic hypoxia
Cor pulmonale
These all are the symptoms of cor pulmonale. Failure of the right side of
the heart is caused by a pulmonary disorder.
A nurse suspects a client may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Which diagnostic tool does the nurse expect to be used?
Chest x-ray
Computerized tomography (CT scan)
Ultrasound
Polysomnography
Polysomnography
Polysomnography is the only diagnostic test that shows OSA.
While reviewing the reports about a new client, the nurse learns
there has been an abnormal collection of fluid within the pleural
, Patho Test 3 MSN Study Guide.Final Exam
Paper 2026\2027.
cavity. The nurse plans client care involving which treatment
modality?
Administering mucolytic agents and bronchodilators
Monitoring a thoracotomy and a chest tube placement
Administering corticosteroid treatment
Teaching the client about orthopedic bracing
Monitoring a thoracotomy and a chest tube placement
Thoracotomy, as well as a chest tube attached for suctioning of the fluid
from the pleural cavity, is a treatment for pleural effusion.
The nurse finds that the client is exhibiting wheezing, prolonged
exhalations, and rhonchi. The client uses accessory muscles during
breathing. As a treatment, the health-care provider prescribes
bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers. Which
disorder does the nurse identify related to the symptoms and
treatment of the client?
The client has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
The client exhibits signs of bronchiectasis.
