CHPN EXAM WITH APPRROVED BQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |LATEST UPLOAD
|GRADED A+
Chronic renal failure is associated with several metabolic abnormalities. These include: (5
ANSWERS) - correct answer-anemia, hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, metabolic
acidosis, and hypoalbuminemia.
How many nursing level hospice care hours is required by Medicare Hospice Benefit for it
to be classified as continuous home care? - correct answer-8
Hypercalcemia is associated with several cancers, most commonly: (4 ANSWERS) -
correct answer-breast, lung, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
_________________________ in cancer patients is indicative of widespread disease and is
associated with a poor prognosis for long-term survival. (ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE) -
correct answer-Hypercalcemia
_____________pain is caused by nerve infiltration or injury and is usually described as
burning, shooting, tingling, or shock-like. - correct answer-Neuropathic
______________pain is caused by stimulation of skin, muscle, or bone, is well-localized, and
is described as achy, throbbing, or dull. - correct answer-Somatic
___________pain is caused by stimulation of abdominal or thoracic organs, is poorly
localized, and is described as squeezing, cramping, or pressure. - correct answer-Visceral
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause n/v, anorexia, constipation, fatigue, weakness,
confusion and increased thirst. - correct answer-Hypercalcemia
____________ causes diaphoresis, agitation and seizures? - correct answer-Hypoglycemia
The most common cause of wound odor is? - correct answer-anaerobic bacterial
colonization
Which medication can be used to help treat odor from anaerobic bacterial colonization? -
correct answer-topical metronidazole
, SVC obstruction comes on rapidly or is complete, the patient deteriorates rapidly because
of? - correct answer-increased intracranial pressure.
Common symptoms of carcinoid syndrome include: - correct answer-diarrhea, flushing,
abdominal cramping, wheezing, right heart failure, and cyanosis.
The most common presenting symptom of spinal cord compression is back pain, which is
worse when ________ _______or straining (e.g., coughing, stooling) and improves upon
_________. - correct answer-Laying flat. Standing.
What is Beck's triad? - correct answer-Hypotension, Muffled Heart Sounds, JVD (increased
venous pressure)
**Caracteristic for Cardiac Tamponade**
Sudden acute unilateral pleuritic pain, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, and slight cough
along with unilateral decreased breath sounds are consistent with? - correct answer-
Pneumothorax
pneumothorax - correct answer-collapsed lung, air in the pleural cavity
tension pneumothorax - correct answer-A life-threatening collection of air within the
pleural space; the volume and pressure have both collasped the involved lung and caused
a shift of the mediastinal structures to the opposite side. (Chest tube needed ASAP)
S3 heart sound - correct answer-May indicate heart failure or left ventricular failure in older
adults
An opening snap on auscultation of the heart should make you think of what diagnosis? -
correct answer-mitral valve stenosis (can be caused from rheumatic heart disease)
rheumatic heart disease - correct answer-damage to the heart muscle or heart valves
caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever
An *ejection click* soon after S1 occurs in ______ - correct answer-Aortic Stenosis;
Pulmonic Stenosis (septal defects)
|GRADED A+
Chronic renal failure is associated with several metabolic abnormalities. These include: (5
ANSWERS) - correct answer-anemia, hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, metabolic
acidosis, and hypoalbuminemia.
How many nursing level hospice care hours is required by Medicare Hospice Benefit for it
to be classified as continuous home care? - correct answer-8
Hypercalcemia is associated with several cancers, most commonly: (4 ANSWERS) -
correct answer-breast, lung, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
_________________________ in cancer patients is indicative of widespread disease and is
associated with a poor prognosis for long-term survival. (ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE) -
correct answer-Hypercalcemia
_____________pain is caused by nerve infiltration or injury and is usually described as
burning, shooting, tingling, or shock-like. - correct answer-Neuropathic
______________pain is caused by stimulation of skin, muscle, or bone, is well-localized, and
is described as achy, throbbing, or dull. - correct answer-Somatic
___________pain is caused by stimulation of abdominal or thoracic organs, is poorly
localized, and is described as squeezing, cramping, or pressure. - correct answer-Visceral
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause n/v, anorexia, constipation, fatigue, weakness,
confusion and increased thirst. - correct answer-Hypercalcemia
____________ causes diaphoresis, agitation and seizures? - correct answer-Hypoglycemia
The most common cause of wound odor is? - correct answer-anaerobic bacterial
colonization
Which medication can be used to help treat odor from anaerobic bacterial colonization? -
correct answer-topical metronidazole
, SVC obstruction comes on rapidly or is complete, the patient deteriorates rapidly because
of? - correct answer-increased intracranial pressure.
Common symptoms of carcinoid syndrome include: - correct answer-diarrhea, flushing,
abdominal cramping, wheezing, right heart failure, and cyanosis.
The most common presenting symptom of spinal cord compression is back pain, which is
worse when ________ _______or straining (e.g., coughing, stooling) and improves upon
_________. - correct answer-Laying flat. Standing.
What is Beck's triad? - correct answer-Hypotension, Muffled Heart Sounds, JVD (increased
venous pressure)
**Caracteristic for Cardiac Tamponade**
Sudden acute unilateral pleuritic pain, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, and slight cough
along with unilateral decreased breath sounds are consistent with? - correct answer-
Pneumothorax
pneumothorax - correct answer-collapsed lung, air in the pleural cavity
tension pneumothorax - correct answer-A life-threatening collection of air within the
pleural space; the volume and pressure have both collasped the involved lung and caused
a shift of the mediastinal structures to the opposite side. (Chest tube needed ASAP)
S3 heart sound - correct answer-May indicate heart failure or left ventricular failure in older
adults
An opening snap on auscultation of the heart should make you think of what diagnosis? -
correct answer-mitral valve stenosis (can be caused from rheumatic heart disease)
rheumatic heart disease - correct answer-damage to the heart muscle or heart valves
caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever
An *ejection click* soon after S1 occurs in ______ - correct answer-Aortic Stenosis;
Pulmonic Stenosis (septal defects)
