Exam 2: NSG3280 NSG 3280

Exam 2: NSG3280 / NSG 3280

(Latest Update 2025/ 2026 Update) Pathophysiology for Nurses I | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) - Galen

Question:

Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease

Answer:

Restrictive lung disease is defined by thickening of the alveolar interstitium (fibrosis)

Interstitial pneumonia

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Honey Comb Lung (end stage)

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Question:

What are the signs and symptoms of diffuse interstitial lung disease?

Answer:

Dry/non-productive cough, clubbing of nails

Question:

Occupational lung disease (pneumoconiosis)

Answer:

anthracosis, asbestosis, silicosis

Question:

Occupational lung disease (pneumoconiosis)

Answer:

Caused by inhalation of inorganic dust particles Greater the exposure, the worse the consequences Hypercapnia happens over time low blood oxygen, high Co2, Increased RR

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Question:

Occupational lung disease (pneumoconiosis)

Answer:

Progression:

Micronodular mottling and haziness in xray

Cuz of the walled-off deposition of fibrous proteins

Phagocytes cannot digest

Question:

Sputum Test Collections

Answer:

1) First-morning

2) 1 hour after meal

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Question:

sputum collection procedure

Answer:

1. ask client to breathe deeply and then cough up secretions: this provides

sufficient air to free secretions out of the airways and into the pharynx

• repeat process of having client bring up sputum as needed and allowing

rest breaks as needed

• have patient expectorate the sputum directly into a sterile collection

container (approximately 1-2 tsp or 5-10ml) needed for analysis

• cover specimen container to prevent spread of organisms before transport

5.remove and dispose of gloves

• have patient rinse mouth
• label specimen (following agency policy)
• elevate status of patient following procedure
• document
• transport in biohazard bag (label asap)

***WAIT 1-2 HOURS BEFORE SPECIMEN COLLECTION IF THEY HAVE

ALREADY EATEN - client may gag, vomit, aspirate**8

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