NR283 Pathophysiology Practice Exam 2, Quizzes of Nursing

Download NR283 Pathophysiology Practice Exam 2 and more Quizzes Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NR283 Pathophysiology Practice Exam 2 1. The nurse knows that ventilation and respiration are key functions of the lungs. When referring to pulmonary function, respiration is defined as: a. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide b. The movement of air in and out of the lungs c. How many times per minute a person breathes d. The movement of oxygen into the tissues 2. When describing alveoli to a patient, which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of their function and structure: a. Alveoli are collection of sacs that resemble a complex matrix of solutes and solutions, and are responsible for transporting oxygen b. Alveoli are sacs that form together to resemble a cluster of grapes, and are responsible for facilitating gas exchange c. Alveoli are round and doughnut-shaped and are available when the lungs need extra tidal volume d. Alveoli are thin, filament-like structures that facilitate gas exchange in the lungs 3. The nurse is taking care of a patient who is showing signs of metabolic acidosis. The nurse expects the body to compensate by: a. Hypoventilation b. Hyperventilation c. Increased work of breathing d. Decreased elasticity 4. A patient is in the emergency room with a laceration to her leg and is breathing heavily. She reports feelings of anxiety and panic. Soon she is dizzy and feels tingling in her extremities. The nurse counsels the woman to lie down and do which of the following? a. Breath deeper b. Take fast, shallow breaths c. Slow down her rate of breathing d. Close her eyes and rest 5. The nurse understands that symptoms of respiratory dysfunction can include any of the following (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. Cirrhosis b. Cyanosis c. Clubbing d. Clubbed foot e. Dyspnea f. Bloody sputum g. Pulmonary hypertension 6. A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a pneumothorax. The nurse understands that a pneumothorax is caused by: a. A build-up of fluid inside the lung tissue b. A build-up of fluid outside the lung tissue c. A build-up of air outside the lung tissue d. A build-up of air inside the lung tissue 7. Which of the following statements best describes asthma: a. Asthma is a chronic, congenital disorder that is marked by inflammation and excess mucus production b. Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that is marked by bronchospasm and excess mucus production c. Asthma is an acute, life-threatening disorder marked by anaphylaxis of the bronchioles d. Asthma is an acute, inflammatory disorder that is marked by invasion of the bronchioles by a bacterial or viral agent 8. Which of the following diseases causes destruction of the alveolar walls? a. Pneumonia b. Atelectasis c. COPD d. Emphysema 9. Which of the following patients has the highest risk of developing pneumonia? a. A 78-year-old man in a long-term care nursing home b. A 16-year-old cheerleader with lupus c. A 6-month-old baby boy who lives with 3 siblings d. A 50-year-old man with CHTN and diabetes 10. Which of the following statements is true regarding acute bronchitis? a. Acute bronchitis is an inflammatory process resulting from a hypersensitivity reaction b. Acute bronchitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract, including the alveoli c. Acute bronchitis is self-limiting (it goes away by itself), and is often caused by viral infection d. Acute bronchitis is a risk factor for developing COPD 11. All of the following are part of the cellular components that make up blood except: a. Erythrocytes b. Leukocytes c. Platelets d. Clotting factors