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Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 35mins
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which assessment finding is most concerning?
Fever of 101.3°F
Oxygen saturation of 84%
Productive cough with yellow sputum
Pleuritic chest pain
Which ABG values indicate respiratory acidosis?
pH 7.52, PaCO₂ 28
pH 7.28, PaCO₂ 56
pH 7.46, PaCO₂ 32
pH 7.38, PaCO₂ 44
A patient with asthma has a "silent chest." What is the priority nursing action?
Increase IV fluids
Prepare for intubation
Encourage coughing
Give oral corticosteroids
Which statement by a patient taking rifampin indicates correct understanding?
I can stop the medication when I feel better.
This may turn my body fluids orange.
It will cure my viral infection.
I should avoid dairy while on this drug.
A nurse notes a patient with COPD has clubbing of fingers. What does this indicate?
Acute infection
Chronic hypoxemia
Fluid overload
Anemia
A patient is admitted with pleural effusion. Which finding does the nurse expect?
Increased fremitus
Absent breath sounds
Hyperresonance
Productive cough
A nurse is caring for a patient with anaphylaxis. What is the first-line medication?
Diphenhydramine
Epinephrine
Which lab finding is most concerning in a patient with lupus (SLE)?
WBC 6,000/μL
Hgb 13 g/dL
Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL
Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
A patient with HIV has a CD4 count of 150/μL. This indicates:
Normal immunity
Early HIV infection
AIDS
Viral suppression
Which patient is at highest risk for TB reactivation?
Patient on chemotherapy
Healthy young adult
Patient with hypertension
Post-op patient
Which are early signs of hypoxia?
Restlessness
Confusion
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Cyanosis
Which interventions prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply)
Elevate HOB 30–45°
Daily oral care with chlorhexidine
Routine chest physiotherapy
Daily sedation vacation
Limit mobility
The nurse is teaching about infection prevention for an immunocompromised patient. Which interventions are appropriate?
A patient with pneumonia should be educated on: (Select all that apply)
Completing all antibiotics
Using incentive spirometer
Avoiding fluids
Smoking cessation
Recognizing early hypoxemia signs
Which medications are commonly used for asthma control?
Albuterol
Fluticasone
Salmeterol
Ipratropium
Aspirin
A patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome is at highest risk for impairment of ___?
Perfusion
Transport
Ventilation
Diffusion
A Mantoux test shows 12mm induration in a patient with HIV. The result is interpreted as ___?
Negative
Positive
Inconclusive
Requires repeat
The nurse caring for a patient with anemia recognizes that gas exchange is impaired at the level of ___?
Perfusion
Transport
Diffusion
Ventilation
A nurse knows that Kussmaul respirations are associated with ___?
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
A COPD patient’s oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. The nurse’s action is to ___?
Call rapid response
Give oxygen and titrate to 88–92%
Give oxygen and titrate to ≥95%
Hold oxygen therapy
Match each disorder to its main gas exchange problem: Pneumothorax: ________
Ventilation issue
Perfusion issue
Diffusion issue
Oxygen transport issue
Match each disorder to its main gas exchange problem: Pulmonary embolism: ________
Perfusion issue
Ventilation issue
Diffusion issue
Oxygen toxicity
Match each disorder to its main gas exchange problem: Anemia: ________
Transport issue
Ventilation issue
Diffusion issue
Perfusion issue
Match each disorder to its main gas exchange problem: COPD: ________
Ventilation & diffusion issue
Perfusion only issue
Oxygen transport only issue
No gas exchange issue
Match the hypersensitivity reaction with its example: Type I (IgE): ________
Anaphylaxis
Contact dermatitis
Serum sickness
Tuberculin reaction
Match the hypersensitivity reaction with its example: Type II (Cytotoxic): ________
Hemolytic transfusion reaction
Contact dermatitis
Serum sickness
Allergic rhinitis
Match the hypersensitivity reaction with its example: Type III (Immune-complex): ________
Lupus
Asthma
Hemolytic anemia
Contact dermatitis
Match the hypersensitivity reaction with its example: Type IV (Delayed): ________
TB skin test
Anaphylaxis
Hemolytic anemia
Serum sickness
Match drug to exemplar: Albuterol: ________
Asthma rescue
Antibiotic
Antihypertensive
Antidepressant
Match drug to exemplar: Rifampin: ________
TB therapy
Antiviral therapy
Antifungal therapy
Antihypertensive therapy
Match the medication to the disease: Prednisone → ________
Lupus
Diabetes
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Match the medication to the disease: IVIG → ________
Guillain-Barré
Asthma
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Match abnormal lung sound to condition: Crackles → ________
Pneumonia/CHF
Asthma
COPD
Pulmonary embolism
Match abnormal lung sound to condition: Wheezing → ________
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
Pleural effusion
Match abnormal lung sound to condition: Stridor → ________
Airway obstruction
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary edema
Asthma
Match abnormal lung sound to condition: Diminished sounds → ________
Pleural effusion
Asthma
Pneumothorax
Bronchitis
Match diagnostic test to purpose: Spirometry → ________
COPD severity
Blood glucose level
Bone density
Liver function
Match diagnostic test to purpose: Sputum culture → ________
Identify infection
Measure lung capacity
Detect bone fracture
Assess blood sugar levels
Match diagnostic test to purpose: ANA → ________
Lupus
Diabetes
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Match diagnostic test to purpose: CD4 count → ________
HIV status
Diabetes monitoring
Liver function
Kidney function
A patient with COPD has a PaCO₂ of 60, PaO₂ 55, pH 7.30. What is the priority?
Encourage coughing
Start oxygen at 2L/min
Give IV fluids
Administer antibiotics
A 7-year-old with RSV is in respiratory distress. Which intervention is priority?
Encourage oral fluids
Prepare for suctioning
Give antibiotics
Administer cough suppressant
A patient with pneumonia becomes confused. What is the likely cause?
Hyponatremia
Hypoxemia
A patient receiving IVIG develops dizziness and abdominal cramping 10 minutes after infusion begins. What is the priority action?
Stop infusion
Call provider
Give diphenhydramine
Increase IV fluids
A patient with TB has been prescribed isoniazid (INH). What should the nurse teach?
Take with alcohol
Monitor liver function tests
Avoid vitamin B6
Report constipation
Which immune cells are first responders to bacterial infection?
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
CD8 T cells
A nurse reviews ABGs: pH 7.50, PaCO₂ 30, HCO₃ 24. Which is correct?
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Which finding indicates successful teaching about albuterol inhaler use?
I use this every day to prevent attacks.
I use it when I feel short of breath.
I take this with food daily.
I never use this if wheezing starts.
A nurse notes fremitus is increased in a patient. Which condition is likely?
Pneumonia
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Which vaccine is most important for prevention of pneumonia in older adults?
Tdap
Influenza
Pneumococcal
Varicella
Which patients are at highest risk for TB?
Prison inmates
HIV-positive patients
Elderly in nursing homes
Young healthy adults
Recent immigrants from endemic countries
Which findings are consistent with cystic fibrosis?
Thick, sticky mucus
Malabsorption
Hypoglycemia
Recurrent lung infections
Infertility
Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with COPD?
Teach pursed-lip breathing
Encourage tripod position
Titrate O2 to 95–100%
Provide small, frequent meals
Smoking cessation
Which are expected manifestations of active TB?
Hemoptysis
Night sweats
Weight gain
Fatigue
Cough >3 weeks
A patient with lupus should be taught: (Select all that apply)
(a)
A nurse is caring for a patient with severe asthma attack. Which is priority?
Monitor peak flow
Give albuterol
Administer antibiotics
Encourage oral fluids
A nurse reviews ABGs: pH 7.32, PaCO₂: 58, HCO₃: 28. Which is correct?
Respiratory acidosis with compensation
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
A patient develops stridor after eating peanuts. What is the priority?
Call provider
Administer epinephrine
Give oxygen by NC
Insert IV line
Which lab is most useful in monitoring HIV progression?
WBC count
CD4 count
ESR
Hemoglobin
Which finding requires immediate intervention in a patient with pneumothorax?
O₂ saturation 94%
Diminished breath sounds
Tracheal deviation
Mild chest pain
A patient with MG is at risk for which complication?
Aspiration
Seizures
Anemia
Which lab result supports diagnosis of lupus?
ANA positive
Elevated BNP
Low troponin
Negative ESR
Which nursing action is priority before starting IV antibiotics for pneumonia?
Give fluids
Obtain sputum culture
Give antipyretic
Assess pain
A nurse caring for a patient with Guillain-Barré should prioritize which intervention?
Pain management
Airway and ventilation
Nutrition support
Skin care
A patient receiving long-term corticosteroids should be monitored for:
Infection
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension only
