NUR 390 Test #1 Questions & answers

NUR 390 Test #1

Normal behavior changes - ANS-fatigue, ambivalence, introspective, distractible,
irritable, labile moods

abnormal behavior changes - ANS-depression, psychosis

normal cardiovascular changes - ANS-BP <135/85, soft systolic murmurs (90% of
women), supine hypotension, increased blood volume, physiologic anemia, dependent
edema 3rd trimester, cardiac output increase, heart rate increases

abnormal cardiovascular changes - ANS-BP >140/90, Chest pain, iron deficiency
anemia

normal respiratory changes - ANS-slightly prolonged inspiratory phase, thoracic
breathing, slight hyperventilation, SOB

abnormal respiratory changes - ANS-dyspnea, fainting, abnormal breath sounds

normal metabolic changes - ANS-weight gain (25-35 lbs if normal BMI), increase caloric
intake, carb and fat metabolism

abnormal metabolic changes - ANS-gain of >5 lbs a week, gain of <2 lbs a month,
gestational diabetes

normal gastrointestinal changes - ANS-N&V, heartburn, constipation, bloating, increase
flatulence, hemorrhoids

abnormal gastrointestinal changes - ANS-gallstones, pruritus (itching) from bile salts,
pica

normal genital changes - ANS-uterine growth, ligament pain

abnormal genital changes - ANS-bleeding, contractions

normal urinary changes - ANS-frequency, urgency

abnormal urinary changes - ANS-infection, hematuria, proteinuria