NSG5003 Pulmonary Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers

NSG5003 Pulmonary Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following patients in the emergency room would have the highest priority for evaluation? a) 6 month old female with fever, audible inspiration or stridor, and restlessness b) 25 year old male with nasal drainage and hoarsness c) 40 year old female with fever, severe body aches, and nasal congestion d) 82 year old with mild dyspnea on exertion ANSWER a) 6 month old female with fever, audible inspiration or stridor, and restlessness Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses the greatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by airway obstruction? a) allergic rhinitis b) bronchiolitis c) epiglottis d) croup ANSWER c) epiglottis Several employees at a factory develop Legionnaires' disease. Which of the following is important to include in educaiton that you give to the employees regarding the disease? a) it is highly contagious b) it is spread by drinking water c) it is usually spread through air ventilation systems d) it is often found on surfaces like doorknobs and telephones ANSWER c) it is spread through air ventilation systems