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NURS 5433 Final Exam Newest 2026-2027 The
University Of Texas At Arlington UTA Family II
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And Correct Answers With Rationales | Already
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What non-pharmacological treatments are recommended for
COPD? - ANSWER-Pulmonary rehab, smoking cessation,
education and self-management, nutritional support, physical
activity, oxygen therapy for severe chronic resting arterial
hypoxemia, ventilatory support for daytime hypercapnia.
What is the pathophysiology of bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Inflammation and obstruction of small airways, necrosis and
lysis of epithelial cells, leading to airway narrowing and air
trapping, primarily affecting infants and children.
What are the common symptoms of bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Irritability, poor feeding, fever, noisy breathing, cough, grunting,
cyanosis, apnea, vomiting, tachypnea, retractions, rhinorrhea,
wheezing, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, otitis.
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What are the most common causative organisms of
bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-RSV, Rhinovirus, parainfluenza
virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae.
What is the primary treatment for bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Palivizumab for prevention, nebulized hypertonic saline,
antivirals like Ribavirin for specific cases, supportive care, and
oxygen therapy.
What is the pathophysiology of bronchitis? - ANSWER-
Inflammation of the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles usually
due to a viral respiratory tract infection.
What are the symptoms of bronchitis? - ANSWER-Acute cough
lasting up to 3 weeks, dyspnea, wheeze, fatigue, fever,
tachypnea, rhonchi.
What are the pharmacological treatments for bronchitis? -
ANSWER-Antipyretics, decongestants, cough suppressants like
benzonatate, inhaled beta-agonists with high-dose ICS,
antivirals, and antibiotics if a bacterial cause is identified.
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What are the causes of chronic cough lasting longer than 8
weeks? - ANSWER-Asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, lung cancer,
bronchiectasis, pertussis, smoking, environmental irritants,
allergic rhinitis.
What is the CURB-65 criteria for hospitalizing pneumonia
patients? - ANSWER-Confusion, Urea > 7 mmol/L, RR > 30,
SBP < 90 or DBP < 60, Age > 65.
What is the most common organism causing pneumonia in
adults? - ANSWER-Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What are the common symptoms of community-acquired
pneumonia (CAP)? - ANSWER-Cough, fever, tachypnea,
tachycardia, malaise, fatigue, chills, chest pain, sputum
production, decreased breath sounds.
What are the common diagnostics for pneumonia? - ANSWER-
CURB-65 or PSI, chest X-ray, CBC, BUN, blood cultures.
What is the treatment regimen for outpatient pneumonia
management? - ANSWER-Amoxicillin, doxycycline, or
macrolides like azithromycin or clarithromycin.
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What is the indication for using combination therapy in
pneumonia treatment? - ANSWER-For higher risk individuals or
if antibiotics were used in the last 30 days.
What is the most common organism that causes death from
pneumonia? - ANSWER-Legionella pneumophila or certain
viral pneumonias.
What age groups are at higher risk for chronic medical
conditions? - ANSWER-Individuals aged 65 and older or
children with chronic medical conditions.
What are some chronic medical conditions that increase risk for
infectious diseases? - ANSWER-Chronic heart, lung (asthma,
COPD), kidney, liver disease, diabetes, cancer, and
immunosuppression (e.g., HIV).
What are the gram-positive bacteria that should be known? -
ANSWER-Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus.
NURS 5433 Final Exam Newest 2026-2027 The
University Of Texas At Arlington UTA Family II
Actual Exam Preparation With Complete Questions
And Correct Answers With Rationales | Already
Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
What non-pharmacological treatments are recommended for
COPD? - ANSWER-Pulmonary rehab, smoking cessation,
education and self-management, nutritional support, physical
activity, oxygen therapy for severe chronic resting arterial
hypoxemia, ventilatory support for daytime hypercapnia.
What is the pathophysiology of bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Inflammation and obstruction of small airways, necrosis and
lysis of epithelial cells, leading to airway narrowing and air
trapping, primarily affecting infants and children.
What are the common symptoms of bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Irritability, poor feeding, fever, noisy breathing, cough, grunting,
cyanosis, apnea, vomiting, tachypnea, retractions, rhinorrhea,
wheezing, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, otitis.
,2|Page
What are the most common causative organisms of
bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-RSV, Rhinovirus, parainfluenza
virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae.
What is the primary treatment for bronchiolitis? - ANSWER-
Palivizumab for prevention, nebulized hypertonic saline,
antivirals like Ribavirin for specific cases, supportive care, and
oxygen therapy.
What is the pathophysiology of bronchitis? - ANSWER-
Inflammation of the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles usually
due to a viral respiratory tract infection.
What are the symptoms of bronchitis? - ANSWER-Acute cough
lasting up to 3 weeks, dyspnea, wheeze, fatigue, fever,
tachypnea, rhonchi.
What are the pharmacological treatments for bronchitis? -
ANSWER-Antipyretics, decongestants, cough suppressants like
benzonatate, inhaled beta-agonists with high-dose ICS,
antivirals, and antibiotics if a bacterial cause is identified.
,3|Page
What are the causes of chronic cough lasting longer than 8
weeks? - ANSWER-Asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, lung cancer,
bronchiectasis, pertussis, smoking, environmental irritants,
allergic rhinitis.
What is the CURB-65 criteria for hospitalizing pneumonia
patients? - ANSWER-Confusion, Urea > 7 mmol/L, RR > 30,
SBP < 90 or DBP < 60, Age > 65.
What is the most common organism causing pneumonia in
adults? - ANSWER-Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What are the common symptoms of community-acquired
pneumonia (CAP)? - ANSWER-Cough, fever, tachypnea,
tachycardia, malaise, fatigue, chills, chest pain, sputum
production, decreased breath sounds.
What are the common diagnostics for pneumonia? - ANSWER-
CURB-65 or PSI, chest X-ray, CBC, BUN, blood cultures.
What is the treatment regimen for outpatient pneumonia
management? - ANSWER-Amoxicillin, doxycycline, or
macrolides like azithromycin or clarithromycin.
, 4|Page
What is the indication for using combination therapy in
pneumonia treatment? - ANSWER-For higher risk individuals or
if antibiotics were used in the last 30 days.
What is the most common organism that causes death from
pneumonia? - ANSWER-Legionella pneumophila or certain
viral pneumonias.
What age groups are at higher risk for chronic medical
conditions? - ANSWER-Individuals aged 65 and older or
children with chronic medical conditions.
What are some chronic medical conditions that increase risk for
infectious diseases? - ANSWER-Chronic heart, lung (asthma,
COPD), kidney, liver disease, diabetes, cancer, and
immunosuppression (e.g., HIV).
What are the gram-positive bacteria that should be known? -
ANSWER-Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus.
