COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GUIDE.
• Which is not an early sign of left sided heart failure?
• Nocturnal cough
• Edema
• Fatigue
• Feeling of heaviness in arms/ legs
• Which is not a valid treatment option for sickle cell crisis?
• Blood transfusion
• Provide a warm environment
• Prepare the patient for surgery
• IV fluids and pain management
• Which is NOT a treatment for heart failure?
• diuretics
• antibiotics
• heart transplant
• beta-blocker
• Essential care & education following mechanical valve replacement includes all BUT:
• anticoagulation therapy for life
• get prophylactic antibiotics for dental work
• monitor for bleeding
• use straight razor
• Which organ is affected the most in hemochromatosis?
• heart
• lungs
• liver
• kidneys
• Which is NOT a sign/symptom of leukemia?
• weight gain
• easy bruising
• elevated WBC
• hematuria
• Which patient is NOT at high risk for infective endocarditis?
• recent valve replacement AND dental work
• IV drug abuser
• recent heart surgery
• immunocompromised individual
• Which is NOT a diagnostic sign for pericarditis?
• ST elevation in all leads
• pericardial friction rub
• pericardial chest pain
• fever and signs of left sided heart failure
• A deficiency in the number of red blood cells is called:
• anemia
• polycythemia
• hemophilia
• thrombosis
• Echocardiogram is used as a diagnostic tool for all BUT which disease?
• hypertension
• heart failure
• pericarditis
, • valvular heart disease
• Which lab test is most likely elevated in hemophilia?
• Prothrombin time
• Creatinine
• Leukocytes
• Activated partial thromboplastin time
• Why would a patient have a pericardiocentesis?
• for pericardial effusions
• for cardiac tamponade
• for pleural effusions
• for ascites
• Which is NOT a sign/symptom of dilated cardiomyopathy?
• Echo shows ventricular hypertrophy
• weakness
• Echo shows dilated ventricles
• Palpitations
• The medical term for platelet is:
• erythrocyte
• leukocyte
• phagocyte
• thrombocyte
• Which is NOT a recommendation for hypertension?
• increase sodium intake
• exercise 3-4 times per week
• lose weight
• adhere to medication regime prescribed
• Which is NOT a treatment in PAD?
• antiplatelet medication
• wear insulated shoes
• cross legs when sitting
• dependent positioning
• Which is included in education for polycythemia vera?
• wear support hose during the day
• drink 3L of fluid daily
• elevate feet when seated
• exercise as much as you want
• What should be avoided in patients with thrombocytopenia?
• rectal trauma, including enemas
• oral trauma, flossing
• contact sports
• electric shaver
• Which is an early sign of multiple myeloma?
• easy bruising
• hypertension
• bone fractures
• infection
• Signs and symptoms of lymphoma include all BUT:
• fevers
• night sweats
, • enlarged lymph nodes
• syncope
• What is the priority action when a reaction to an infusion is suspected?
• check the vitals
• reposition the patient
• stop the infusion
• assess the lung sounds
• Which is NOT a treatment for SVT?
• glucose administration
• adenosine
• vagal maneuvers
• synchronized cardioversion
• Which lab value is out of range?
• Hemoglobin - 15.0 mg/dL
• platelets 200,000 mm3
• white cell count 8,000 mm3
• prothrombin time of 26 seconds
• What is NOT a sign or symptom associate with hemophilia?
• hypertension
• abnormal or excessive bleeding
• joint and muscle hemorrhages
• joint and muscle pain
• Which sounds is indicative of mitral regurgitation?
• high-pitched holosystolic murmur
• rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
• blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
• systolic click
• Which sounds is indicative of mitral valve prolapse?
• high-pitched holosystolic murmur
• rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
• blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
• systolic click
• Which sounds is indicative of aortic regurgitation?
• high-pitched holosystolic murmur
• rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
• blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
• systolic click
• Which post-anesthetic care patient should be seen / assessed first?
• A patient with respiratory depression
• A patient with decreased blood pressure
• A patient complaining of pain
• An alert patient ready for transfer to the floor
• The nurse is preparing for initial rounds. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
• A client with diabetes with a glucose of 180
• A teenager scheduled for PT this morning
• A 78 year old with a pressure dressing needing changing
• a 35 year old with copious secretions from his tracheostomy
• Signs and Symptoms of Left sided Heart Failure (SATA)
• Pulmonary Edema
• Coughing