NURS 401 FINAL EXAM – Questions And Correct
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True or false: Retention of sodium is TRUE
associated with fluid retention, and
conversely, excessive loss of sodium is
usually associated with decreased
volume of body fluid.
Match the characteristics of adult vs Pediatrics = Higher metabolic rate and increased
infant cardiovascular systems: oxygen consumption with limited oxygen reserves
Pediatrics & Adults
OPTIONS: Adults = Lower metabolic demand relative to body
Lower metabolic demand relative to size with higher oxygen reserves
body size with higher oxygen reserves
Higher metabolic rate and increased
oxygen consumption with limited
oxygen reserves
What are some ways "blue" congenital Right-to-left shunting
heart defects can lead to cyanosis
(SpO2 <85%)? Select all that apply Mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
OPTIONS
Right-to-left shunting Pulmonary blood flow obstruction
Left-to-right shunting
Mixing of oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood
Outflow obstructions without shunting
Pulmonary blood flow obstruction
,Match the types of shock with Hypovolemic = Bleeding
potential causes: Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, = Supraventricular tachycardia
Distributive Obstructive Distributive = Sepsis
Obstructive = Cardiac tamponade
Bleeding
Supraventricular tachycardia
Sepsis
Cardiac tamponade
A patient newly admitted to the Mitral Stenosis
telemetry unit is experiencing
progressive fatigue, hemoptysis, and
dyspnea. Diagnostic testing has
revealed that these signs and
symptoms are attributable to
pulmonary venous hypertension.
Which valvular disorder would the
nurse anticipate being diagnosed in
this patient?
OPTIONS:
Aortic regurgitatio
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse
Aortic stenosis
The nurse knows that hyperkalemia is Renal failure
associated with which of the following
conditions? (select all that apply) Muscle breakdown or rhabdomyolysis
OPTIONS
Tinnitus Acidosis
Renal failure
Muscle breakdown or rhabdomyolysis
Acidosis
,The nurse is caring for a newborn "While each case is different, the majority of these
diagnosed with an atrial septal defect defects correct on their own. Let's see what the tests
(ASD). The parents voice concern and show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
state, "I can't believe this is happening.
Will our child be okay?" What is the
nurse's best response?
OPTIONS
"If the defect isn't treated it can cause
problems such as pulmonary
hypertension, heart failure, atrial
arrhythmias, or stroke."
"While each case is different, the
majority of these defects correct on
their own. Let's see what the tests
show, then speak with the healthcare
provider."
"Since there are no symptoms being
exhibited right now, your child will
likely not require surgery until the age
of 3 years."
"Most children have no symptoms of
this defect."
Which long-term care facility resident A resident who suffered a severe stroke several
most likely faces the greatest risk for weeks ago
aspiration?
OPTIONS
A resident with severe and deforming
rheumatoid arthritis
A 92-year-old resident who needs
extensive help with activities of daily
living (ADLs)
A resident with mid-stage Alzheimer
disease
A resident who suffered a severe
stroke several weeks ago
, True or false: A patient in hypovolemic FALSE
shock has a heart rate of 128 beats per
minute. The nurse should prioritize
administering medication to lower the
heart rate in order to correct the
tachycardia.
The nurse is planning the care of a Improve functional status
patient with heart failure. The nurse
should identify what overall goals of Extend survival.
this patient's care? Select all that
apply. Improve patient symptoms.
OPTIONS
Improve functional status
Prevent endocarditis.
Extend survival.
Limit physical activity.
Improve patient symptoms.
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Terms in this set (100)
True or false: Retention of sodium is TRUE
associated with fluid retention, and
conversely, excessive loss of sodium is
usually associated with decreased
volume of body fluid.
Match the characteristics of adult vs Pediatrics = Higher metabolic rate and increased
infant cardiovascular systems: oxygen consumption with limited oxygen reserves
Pediatrics & Adults
OPTIONS: Adults = Lower metabolic demand relative to body
Lower metabolic demand relative to size with higher oxygen reserves
body size with higher oxygen reserves
Higher metabolic rate and increased
oxygen consumption with limited
oxygen reserves
What are some ways "blue" congenital Right-to-left shunting
heart defects can lead to cyanosis
(SpO2 <85%)? Select all that apply Mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
OPTIONS
Right-to-left shunting Pulmonary blood flow obstruction
Left-to-right shunting
Mixing of oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood
Outflow obstructions without shunting
Pulmonary blood flow obstruction
,Match the types of shock with Hypovolemic = Bleeding
potential causes: Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, = Supraventricular tachycardia
Distributive Obstructive Distributive = Sepsis
Obstructive = Cardiac tamponade
Bleeding
Supraventricular tachycardia
Sepsis
Cardiac tamponade
A patient newly admitted to the Mitral Stenosis
telemetry unit is experiencing
progressive fatigue, hemoptysis, and
dyspnea. Diagnostic testing has
revealed that these signs and
symptoms are attributable to
pulmonary venous hypertension.
Which valvular disorder would the
nurse anticipate being diagnosed in
this patient?
OPTIONS:
Aortic regurgitatio
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse
Aortic stenosis
The nurse knows that hyperkalemia is Renal failure
associated with which of the following
conditions? (select all that apply) Muscle breakdown or rhabdomyolysis
OPTIONS
Tinnitus Acidosis
Renal failure
Muscle breakdown or rhabdomyolysis
Acidosis
,The nurse is caring for a newborn "While each case is different, the majority of these
diagnosed with an atrial septal defect defects correct on their own. Let's see what the tests
(ASD). The parents voice concern and show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
state, "I can't believe this is happening.
Will our child be okay?" What is the
nurse's best response?
OPTIONS
"If the defect isn't treated it can cause
problems such as pulmonary
hypertension, heart failure, atrial
arrhythmias, or stroke."
"While each case is different, the
majority of these defects correct on
their own. Let's see what the tests
show, then speak with the healthcare
provider."
"Since there are no symptoms being
exhibited right now, your child will
likely not require surgery until the age
of 3 years."
"Most children have no symptoms of
this defect."
Which long-term care facility resident A resident who suffered a severe stroke several
most likely faces the greatest risk for weeks ago
aspiration?
OPTIONS
A resident with severe and deforming
rheumatoid arthritis
A 92-year-old resident who needs
extensive help with activities of daily
living (ADLs)
A resident with mid-stage Alzheimer
disease
A resident who suffered a severe
stroke several weeks ago
, True or false: A patient in hypovolemic FALSE
shock has a heart rate of 128 beats per
minute. The nurse should prioritize
administering medication to lower the
heart rate in order to correct the
tachycardia.
The nurse is planning the care of a Improve functional status
patient with heart failure. The nurse
should identify what overall goals of Extend survival.
this patient's care? Select all that
apply. Improve patient symptoms.
OPTIONS
Improve functional status
Prevent endocarditis.
Extend survival.
Limit physical activity.
Improve patient symptoms.
