NURS6501N-4 / NURS 6501F 4 Advanced Pathophysiology MIDTERM WEEK 6 WALDEN UNIVERSITY

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NURS-6501N-4/NURS-6501F-4-Advanced Pathophysiology MIDTERM WEEK 6 • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with W,a.l.d.e,n University’s Code of Condu... ct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Yes • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease. Selected Answer: b. Obstructive • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? Selected Answer: a. Pneumonia • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) • Question 5 1 out of 1 points An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Selected Answer: c. Mycoplasma pneumonia • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is: Selected Answer: c. Status asthmaticus • Question 7 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma? Selected Answer: b. Prolonged expirations • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated? Selected Answer: b. Eosinophils [Show More]

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