Rasmussen - MDC III - Final
Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
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pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart
heart can't expand and contract properly (*cardiac tamponade*) - CORRECT ANSWER-When
you have pericarditis what are you at risk for?
pleural friction rub - CORRECT ANSWER-What sounds will you hear in a patient with
pericarditis?
pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity
Pericardialcentesis - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical treatment: *Pericardial Effusion*
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER-a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of
an artery
,Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which is the most common aneurysm?
▪ epigastric pain
▪ pulsating in the abdomen - do not push on it! - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: *Abdominal Aortic
Aneurysm (AAA)*
immediately go to the OR for surgery
▪ pain between the scapulas (straight across the back) - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: *Thoracic Aortic
Aneurysm*
monior BP periodically and check the size of it
no anticoagulants!!! - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-emergent thoracic aortic aneurysm interventions
elevated BP 3 times in a six month period - documented by MD - CORRECT ANSWER-How do we
diagnose hypertension?
▪ lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise)
▪ record values at home - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient Education: *Hypertension*
▪ obesity
▪ drugs
▪ alcohol
▪ age
▪ race (hispanic, african american)
▪ high cholesterol
▪ family Hx
, ▪ elevated LDL, decreased HDL - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk Factors: *Hypertension*
primary - because of the pressure in the arteries only, usually hereditary
secondary - r/t kidney problems or other issues - CORRECT ANSWER-What's the difference
between primary and secondary hypertension?
▪ ACE inhibitors
▪ Beta Blockers
▪ ARBs
▪ Calcium Channel lockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Pharmacological Treatment: *Hypertension*
atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries
▪ Cholesterol
▪ Smoking
▪ Uncontrolled diabetes
▪ Uncontrolled HTN
▪ Obesity
▪ Diet
▪ Lack of exercise - CORRECT ANSWER-Causes of plaque build up
arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-hardening of the arteries, happens with age, normal
good cholesterol, want it >60 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is HDL?
bad cholesterol, want it <150 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is LDL?
Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart
heart can't expand and contract properly (*cardiac tamponade*) - CORRECT ANSWER-When
you have pericarditis what are you at risk for?
pleural friction rub - CORRECT ANSWER-What sounds will you hear in a patient with
pericarditis?
pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity
Pericardialcentesis - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical treatment: *Pericardial Effusion*
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER-a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of
an artery
,Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which is the most common aneurysm?
▪ epigastric pain
▪ pulsating in the abdomen - do not push on it! - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: *Abdominal Aortic
Aneurysm (AAA)*
immediately go to the OR for surgery
▪ pain between the scapulas (straight across the back) - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: *Thoracic Aortic
Aneurysm*
monior BP periodically and check the size of it
no anticoagulants!!! - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-emergent thoracic aortic aneurysm interventions
elevated BP 3 times in a six month period - documented by MD - CORRECT ANSWER-How do we
diagnose hypertension?
▪ lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise)
▪ record values at home - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient Education: *Hypertension*
▪ obesity
▪ drugs
▪ alcohol
▪ age
▪ race (hispanic, african american)
▪ high cholesterol
▪ family Hx
, ▪ elevated LDL, decreased HDL - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk Factors: *Hypertension*
primary - because of the pressure in the arteries only, usually hereditary
secondary - r/t kidney problems or other issues - CORRECT ANSWER-What's the difference
between primary and secondary hypertension?
▪ ACE inhibitors
▪ Beta Blockers
▪ ARBs
▪ Calcium Channel lockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Pharmacological Treatment: *Hypertension*
atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries
▪ Cholesterol
▪ Smoking
▪ Uncontrolled diabetes
▪ Uncontrolled HTN
▪ Obesity
▪ Diet
▪ Lack of exercise - CORRECT ANSWER-Causes of plaque build up
arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-hardening of the arteries, happens with age, normal
good cholesterol, want it >60 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is HDL?
bad cholesterol, want it <150 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is LDL?
