NSC COMPLETE EXAMINATION 2025 WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (MOST CORRECT AND WELL DETAILED)
GRADED A+
Lung Cancer Risk Factors VERIFIED ANSWER Smoking
Environmental
Genetic
Advanced age
Lung Cancer Metastasis Sites VERIFIED ANSWER Bone
Blood/Lymph
Brain
Adrenal glands
Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations VERIFIED ANSWER Low
dose CT scan recommended for high-risk groups
55-80 years old with a history of smoking
30 packs/year
Current smoker
Quit less than 15 years ago
Lung Cancer Clinical Manifestations VERIFIED ANSWER Persistent
cough
,Wheezing and SOA
Pleuritic chest pain
Anorexia and weight loss
Hemoptysis
Lung Cancer Diagnostics VERIFIED ANSWER Chest x-ray
CT scan
Bronchoscopy with biopsy
PET scan
Nursing Care for CT Scan r/t Lung Cancer VERIFIED ANSWER Assess
allergies to iodine and shellfish (contrast dye)
Ensure patient IV
Assess renal function
Medications: metformin
Pre-Procedure Nursing Care for a Bronchoscopy r/t Lung Cancer
VERIFIED ANSWER NPO
Draw blood to check blood glucose levels
Hold blood thinners
Sedation given
Topical anesthetic
,Post-Procedure Nursing Care for a Bronchoscopy r/t Lung Cancer
VERIFIED ANSWER NPO
Monitor sedation, bleeding, lung sounds, O2 saturation, respiratory rate
3 Types of Lung Cancer Surgical Treatment VERIFIED ANSWER
Wedge resection (small section removed)
Lobectomy (whole lobe removed)
Pneumonectomy (whole lung removed)
Asthma Definition VERIFIED ANSWER Reversible airway disease
presenting as hyper-responsive airways and inflammation
Asthma Triggers VERIFIED ANSWER Mold, pet dander, dust mites,
colds, strong smells, pollen, cockroaches, weather, smoke, exercise
Asthma Clinical Manifestations VERIFIED ANSWER Wheezing and
SOA
Asthma Diagnostics VERIFIED ANSWER Symptom History
Pulmonary Function Test
Bronchial Challenge
Pulmonary Function Test Use and Nursing Care VERIFIED ANSWER
Measures lung volume and air flow
, No eating immediately before
No bronchodilators for 6-12 hours prior to test
Assess respiratory distress during and after
Provide rest after test
Asthma Classification VERIFIED ANSWER Intermittent
- Symptoms are infrequent
- Minimal use of rescue inhaler
- No significant effect on life
Persistent
- Mild-severe
- More frequent symptoms
- Treated with maintenance therapy
- May have significant effect on life
Asthma Goals of Treatment VERIFIED ANSWER Decreased or absent
symptoms
Little to no use of rescue inhaler
Producive lives
Normal lung function
Few or no exacerbations
AND ANSWERS (MOST CORRECT AND WELL DETAILED)
GRADED A+
Lung Cancer Risk Factors VERIFIED ANSWER Smoking
Environmental
Genetic
Advanced age
Lung Cancer Metastasis Sites VERIFIED ANSWER Bone
Blood/Lymph
Brain
Adrenal glands
Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations VERIFIED ANSWER Low
dose CT scan recommended for high-risk groups
55-80 years old with a history of smoking
30 packs/year
Current smoker
Quit less than 15 years ago
Lung Cancer Clinical Manifestations VERIFIED ANSWER Persistent
cough
,Wheezing and SOA
Pleuritic chest pain
Anorexia and weight loss
Hemoptysis
Lung Cancer Diagnostics VERIFIED ANSWER Chest x-ray
CT scan
Bronchoscopy with biopsy
PET scan
Nursing Care for CT Scan r/t Lung Cancer VERIFIED ANSWER Assess
allergies to iodine and shellfish (contrast dye)
Ensure patient IV
Assess renal function
Medications: metformin
Pre-Procedure Nursing Care for a Bronchoscopy r/t Lung Cancer
VERIFIED ANSWER NPO
Draw blood to check blood glucose levels
Hold blood thinners
Sedation given
Topical anesthetic
,Post-Procedure Nursing Care for a Bronchoscopy r/t Lung Cancer
VERIFIED ANSWER NPO
Monitor sedation, bleeding, lung sounds, O2 saturation, respiratory rate
3 Types of Lung Cancer Surgical Treatment VERIFIED ANSWER
Wedge resection (small section removed)
Lobectomy (whole lobe removed)
Pneumonectomy (whole lung removed)
Asthma Definition VERIFIED ANSWER Reversible airway disease
presenting as hyper-responsive airways and inflammation
Asthma Triggers VERIFIED ANSWER Mold, pet dander, dust mites,
colds, strong smells, pollen, cockroaches, weather, smoke, exercise
Asthma Clinical Manifestations VERIFIED ANSWER Wheezing and
SOA
Asthma Diagnostics VERIFIED ANSWER Symptom History
Pulmonary Function Test
Bronchial Challenge
Pulmonary Function Test Use and Nursing Care VERIFIED ANSWER
Measures lung volume and air flow
, No eating immediately before
No bronchodilators for 6-12 hours prior to test
Assess respiratory distress during and after
Provide rest after test
Asthma Classification VERIFIED ANSWER Intermittent
- Symptoms are infrequent
- Minimal use of rescue inhaler
- No significant effect on life
Persistent
- Mild-severe
- More frequent symptoms
- Treated with maintenance therapy
- May have significant effect on life
Asthma Goals of Treatment VERIFIED ANSWER Decreased or absent
symptoms
Little to no use of rescue inhaler
Producive lives
Normal lung function
Few or no exacerbations
