CH 21 OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY
DISORDERS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The nurse is assessing a 65-year-old patient with a history of smoking. The patient
reports a frequent cough that produces thick, pale yellow mucous. The nurse notes
cyanosis is present in the patient. Which condition is consistent with these findings?
Obstructive sleep apnea
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) -ANSChronic obstructive pulmonary
disorder
Of the following spirometry results, which are associated with obstructive pulmonary
disorders? Select all that apply.
Reduced ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity
Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second
Increased total lung capacity
Increased forced vital capacity
Absent residual volume -ANS-Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second
-Reduced ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity
-Increased total lung capacity
Which of the following conditions affects the elasticity of the alveoli, causing air to
become trapped?
Asthma
Bronchitis
Sleep apnea
Emphysema -ANSEmphysema
Which of the following statements are true related to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease?
Select all that apply.
Hypoxic drive
Chronic hypercapnia
Pulmonary fibrosis
Expiratory airflow limitation
Bronchiole dilation -ANSChronic hypercapnia
Expiratory airflow limitation
Hypoxic drive
DISORDERS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The nurse is assessing a 65-year-old patient with a history of smoking. The patient
reports a frequent cough that produces thick, pale yellow mucous. The nurse notes
cyanosis is present in the patient. Which condition is consistent with these findings?
Obstructive sleep apnea
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) -ANSChronic obstructive pulmonary
disorder
Of the following spirometry results, which are associated with obstructive pulmonary
disorders? Select all that apply.
Reduced ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity
Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second
Increased total lung capacity
Increased forced vital capacity
Absent residual volume -ANS-Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second
-Reduced ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity
-Increased total lung capacity
Which of the following conditions affects the elasticity of the alveoli, causing air to
become trapped?
Asthma
Bronchitis
Sleep apnea
Emphysema -ANSEmphysema
Which of the following statements are true related to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease?
Select all that apply.
Hypoxic drive
Chronic hypercapnia
Pulmonary fibrosis
Expiratory airflow limitation
Bronchiole dilation -ANSChronic hypercapnia
Expiratory airflow limitation
Hypoxic drive
