Download NRNP 6531-14 WEEK 5 KNOWLEDGE CHECK SPRING 2022 NRNP 6531-14 Primary Care of Older Adult and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NRNP 6531-14 WEEK 5 KNOWLEDGE CHECK SPRING 2022 NRNP 6531-14 Primary Care of Older Adults Across Lifespan/Quiz-Week 5 Knowledge check Attempted score (19 out of 20 points) • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Lisa, age 49, has daily symptoms of asthma. She uses her inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist daily. Her exacerbations affect her activities and they occur at least twice weekly and may last for days. She is affected more than once weekly during the night with an exacerbation. Which category of asthma severity is Lisa in? Selected Answer: c. Moderate persistent Answers: a. Mild intermittent b. Mild persistent c. Moderate persistent • Question 2 1 out of 1 points Discontinue the Lisinopril and start a diuretic • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 57-year-old male presents to urgent care complaining of substernal chest discomfort for the past hour. The EKG reveals ST elevations in Leads II, III, and AVF. The nurse practitioner is aware that these changes are consistent with which myocardial infarction territory? Selected Answer: a. Inferior wall Answers: a. Inferior wall b. Anterior wall c. Apical wall d. Lateral wall • Question 6 0 out of 1 points A patient presents to the office with a blood pressure 142/80. This patient is classified as having: Selected Answer: d. Stage 2 hypertension Answers: a. Normal blood pressure b. Prehypertension c. Stage 1 hypertension d. Stage 2 hypertension • Question 7 1 out of 1 points Other than smoking cessation, which of the following slows the progression of COPD in smokers? Selected Answer: c. Engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity Answers: a. Making sure the environment is free of all pollutants b. Eliminating all pets from the environment c. Engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity d. Remaining indoors with air conditioning as much as possible • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Which of the following best describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Selected Answer: c. Enlarged left ventricle and septum Answers: a. A weakened and enlarged myocardium b. Poor ventricular filling and weakened myocardium c. Enlarged left ventricle and septum d. None of the above • Question 9 1 out of 1 points Risk factors for acute arterial insufficiency include which of the following? 1 out of 1 points Antibiotic administration has been demonstrated to be of little benefit to the treatment of which of the following disease processes? Selected Answer: b. Acute bronchitis Answers: a. Chronic sinusitis b. Acute bronchitis c. Bacterial pneumonia d. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis • Question 13 1 out of 1 points Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? Selected Answer: a. Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate Answers: a. Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate b. Underweight, pink skin, and increased respiratory rate c. Overweight, pink skin, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate d. Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased respiratory rate • Question 14 1 out of 1 points Which of the following medication classes should be avoided in patients with acute or chronic bronchitis because it will contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch in the patient? Selected Answer: b. Antihistimines Answers: a. Xanthines b. Antihistimines c. Steroids d. Anticholinergics • Question 15 1 out of 1 points Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD? Selected Answer: b. Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators Answers: a. Corticosteroids b. Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators c. Inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilators d. Xanthines • Question 16 1 out of 1 points 1 out of 1 points What condition is associated with mucus production greater than 3 months per year for at least 2 consecutive years? Selected Answer: d. Chronic bronchitis Answers: a. Asthma b. Emphysema c. Chronic obstructive lung disease d. Chronic bronchitis • Question 20 1 out of 1 points The most common correlate(s) with chronic bronchitis and emphysema is(are): Selected Answer: b. Cigarette smoking Answers: a. Familial and genetic factors b. Cigarette smoking c. Air pollution d. Occupational environment
