STUDY GROUP REVIEW

A patient with anemia is experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath. Which part of gas exchange is impaired?

• Ventilation

• Transport

• Perfusion

• Diffusion

Which finding is most consistent with advanced COPD?

• Sudden chest pain and absent breath sounds

• Barrel chest and pursed-lip breathing

• Fever and productive cough with green sputum

• Night sweats and weight loss

A nurse suspects pneumonia in an older adult. Which symptom is most likely to present differently in this age group?

• Crackles on auscultation

• High fever

• Confusion

• Tachypnea

Which test is the gold standard for diagnosing active tuberculosis?

• Chest X-ray

• TB skin test (Mantoux)

• Sputum culture

• IGRA blood test

A patient experiencing an acute asthma attack should receive which medication first?

• Salmeterol (LABA)

• Fluticasone (ICS)

• Albuterol (SABA)

• Tiotropium (LAMA)

Which is an example of passive acquired immunity?

• Vaccination for hepatitis B

• Antibodies passed through breast milk

• Recovery after chickenpox infection

• Skin and mucous membranes

Which finding indicates progression from HIV to AIDS?

• Fever and night sweats

• CD4 count <200 cells/mm³

• Positive Western Blot test

• Flu-like symptoms 2–4 weeks after exposure

A patient develops airway obstruction and hypotension after eating peanuts. What is the priority nursing action?

• Give IV corticosteroids

• Apply oxygen

• Administer epinephrine IM

• Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

Which complication is the nurse most concerned about in a patient with myasthenia gravis?

• Vision changes

• Muscle fatigue

• Respiratory failure

• Joint pain

A patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome is at greatest risk for which problem?

• Hypoglycemia

• Airway obstruction

• Kidney failure

• Joint deformity