NSG 5003 Pulmonary Disorders Complete And Study material 10pages LEARNEXAMS

1. Which of the following patients in the emergency room would have thehighest priority for evaluation? a) 6 month old female with fever, audible inspiration or stridor, and restless-ness 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 2. Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses thegreatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by airway obstruction? a) allergic rhinitis b) bronchiolitis c) epiglottis d) croup: Answer c) epiglottis 3. Several employees at a factory develop Legionnaires' disease.Which of thefollowing is important to include in educaiton that you give to the employeesregarding 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 spreadthrough air ventilation systems 4. Which of the following are symptoms of tuberculosis? a) weight loss b) fever c) persistent cough for 2-3 weeks d) all of these are correct: Answer d) all of these are correct