3/29/25, 8:02 NURS / NRNP 6550 Midterm 2025/2026 Exam Review | MOST TESTED Questions and Answers 100% pass Walden
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NURS / NRNP 6550 MIDTERM 2025/2026 EXAM REVIEW | MOST TESTED
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SUCCESS
Terms in this set (104)
The least worrisome type of fluid seen as a Transudate pleural fluid
result of pleural fluid analysis
What test should be ordered to confirm a CT Scan with contrast
suspected ascending aortic
aneurysm?
Male
gender 80
y.o.+
Name risk factors for long-term care
Living Alone
placement for the elderly population.
bowel/bladder incontinence
Hx of falls
dysfunctional coping
Intellectual impairment
A patient with anterior epistaxis has been Successful treatment will be indicated by dark residual blood or clots being
treated with direct pressure for 20 minutes. discharged from the nose.
What are expected findings when the If bleeding has not stopped you will see a bright red steady trickle of blood
patient is instructed to gently blow their requiring more invasive measures.
nose?
What is the most common organism in Streptococcus pneumoniae
treating otitis media, bacterial sinusitis,
bacterial pharyngitis, AND community-
acquired pneumonia?
Vascular diseases that result in target organ damage such as:
What is the greatest risk factor for hypertension
vascular dementia? dyslipidemia
diabetes
- Hypertensive urgency: BP >200/120 w/o sx; Tx with PO furosemide, clonidine or
captopril
Hypertensive urgency vs emergency
- Hypertensive emergency: BP >200/120 WITH sx or evidence of end organ damage;
Tx with IV nitroprusside, labetalol or nicardipine
*Both req immediate treatment
What annual lab testing should be done for Lipid Panel
patients taking atypical antipsychotics?
OLAnzapine
CLOZapine
QUETIapine
RISPERidone
Name some atypical antipsychotics
Aripiprazole
Ziprasidone
"It's ATYPICAL for OLd CLOSets to QUIETly RISPER from A to Z"
If you are treating a car mechanic for a MRI
possible eye injury what test would you possible metal in eye
avoid?
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, 3/29/25, 8:02 NURS / NRNP 6550 Midterm 2025/2026 Exam Review | MOST TESTED Questions and Answers 100% pass Walden
AM University | A…
What is the least invasive approach to D-dimer
rule out a pulmonary embolus?
When treating a patient with an Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). aka monitor for low platelets.
unfractionated heparin infusion, what d/c heparin and intiate thrombin inhibitors!
would you monitor for (to avoid a fatal
complication) ?
When the primary symptom identified is a sense of spinning this means vertigo and is
What symptom differentiates vertigo usually an inner ear problem.
from near-syncope and ataxia? Ataxia is neurological
near-syncope may be cardiac, neuro or both.
When a patient is concerned about a family advanced directive
member not supporting wishes in end-of-
life care, what legal document should be
used?
What is contraindicative of rTPA therapy? ST segment depression
1. Precontemplation
2.Contemplation
Transtheoretical Model of Change 3.Preparation
4.Action
5. Maintenance
psychotic: distinct alteration in perception of reality
psychotic disorder vs neurotic disorder
Neurotic: remain aware and interactive with reality
Cholinergics (Miotics) Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine adverse effects increased GI motility and bradycardia
short-acting benzodiazepine for immediate symptom control
Initial treatment for a panic attack in the ER diazepam or
lorazepam
Aside from symptom control, medication validated asthma questionnaire such as the ACT.
use and PEFR testing, what should be
included as part of the assessment for an
asthmatic patient?
What is required for a diagnosis of The patient will report both excessive anxiety and worry, and difficulty controlling
Generalized Anxiety Disorder? that worry, for more days than not in the last six months
Primary: prevent/promotion Secondary: screen-early detection
Levels of Prevention
Tertiary: treat- to prevent further deterioration, rehab
For a patient being treated with an atypical antipsychotics
SSRI such as fluoxetine for PTSD that
shows no improvement in symptoms
after two months of treatment, what is
the next line thearpy?
Aortic stenosis
What murmur is heard in systole at the
Ms. ARD
second ICS?
Mr. ASS
What is the primary risk factor for 1. DVT
pulmonary embolus? DVT risks: polycythemia and stasis.
Alzheimer's: long trajectory that progresses to confabulations
Lewy Body: rapid progression w/angry demeanor
Differentiate between dementia types
Vascular: depressive affect, no confabulations, PMHx of vascular disease
Parkinson's: PMHx of parkinson's
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10
AM University | A…
NURS / NRNP 6550 MIDTERM 2025/2026 EXAM REVIEW | MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS WALDEN UNIVERSITY | ASSURED
SUCCESS
Terms in this set (104)
The least worrisome type of fluid seen as a Transudate pleural fluid
result of pleural fluid analysis
What test should be ordered to confirm a CT Scan with contrast
suspected ascending aortic
aneurysm?
Male
gender 80
y.o.+
Name risk factors for long-term care
Living Alone
placement for the elderly population.
bowel/bladder incontinence
Hx of falls
dysfunctional coping
Intellectual impairment
A patient with anterior epistaxis has been Successful treatment will be indicated by dark residual blood or clots being
treated with direct pressure for 20 minutes. discharged from the nose.
What are expected findings when the If bleeding has not stopped you will see a bright red steady trickle of blood
patient is instructed to gently blow their requiring more invasive measures.
nose?
What is the most common organism in Streptococcus pneumoniae
treating otitis media, bacterial sinusitis,
bacterial pharyngitis, AND community-
acquired pneumonia?
Vascular diseases that result in target organ damage such as:
What is the greatest risk factor for hypertension
vascular dementia? dyslipidemia
diabetes
- Hypertensive urgency: BP >200/120 w/o sx; Tx with PO furosemide, clonidine or
captopril
Hypertensive urgency vs emergency
- Hypertensive emergency: BP >200/120 WITH sx or evidence of end organ damage;
Tx with IV nitroprusside, labetalol or nicardipine
*Both req immediate treatment
What annual lab testing should be done for Lipid Panel
patients taking atypical antipsychotics?
OLAnzapine
CLOZapine
QUETIapine
RISPERidone
Name some atypical antipsychotics
Aripiprazole
Ziprasidone
"It's ATYPICAL for OLd CLOSets to QUIETly RISPER from A to Z"
If you are treating a car mechanic for a MRI
possible eye injury what test would you possible metal in eye
avoid?
1/
10
, 3/29/25, 8:02 NURS / NRNP 6550 Midterm 2025/2026 Exam Review | MOST TESTED Questions and Answers 100% pass Walden
AM University | A…
What is the least invasive approach to D-dimer
rule out a pulmonary embolus?
When treating a patient with an Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). aka monitor for low platelets.
unfractionated heparin infusion, what d/c heparin and intiate thrombin inhibitors!
would you monitor for (to avoid a fatal
complication) ?
When the primary symptom identified is a sense of spinning this means vertigo and is
What symptom differentiates vertigo usually an inner ear problem.
from near-syncope and ataxia? Ataxia is neurological
near-syncope may be cardiac, neuro or both.
When a patient is concerned about a family advanced directive
member not supporting wishes in end-of-
life care, what legal document should be
used?
What is contraindicative of rTPA therapy? ST segment depression
1. Precontemplation
2.Contemplation
Transtheoretical Model of Change 3.Preparation
4.Action
5. Maintenance
psychotic: distinct alteration in perception of reality
psychotic disorder vs neurotic disorder
Neurotic: remain aware and interactive with reality
Cholinergics (Miotics) Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine adverse effects increased GI motility and bradycardia
short-acting benzodiazepine for immediate symptom control
Initial treatment for a panic attack in the ER diazepam or
lorazepam
Aside from symptom control, medication validated asthma questionnaire such as the ACT.
use and PEFR testing, what should be
included as part of the assessment for an
asthmatic patient?
What is required for a diagnosis of The patient will report both excessive anxiety and worry, and difficulty controlling
Generalized Anxiety Disorder? that worry, for more days than not in the last six months
Primary: prevent/promotion Secondary: screen-early detection
Levels of Prevention
Tertiary: treat- to prevent further deterioration, rehab
For a patient being treated with an atypical antipsychotics
SSRI such as fluoxetine for PTSD that
shows no improvement in symptoms
after two months of treatment, what is
the next line thearpy?
Aortic stenosis
What murmur is heard in systole at the
Ms. ARD
second ICS?
Mr. ASS
What is the primary risk factor for 1. DVT
pulmonary embolus? DVT risks: polycythemia and stasis.
Alzheimer's: long trajectory that progresses to confabulations
Lewy Body: rapid progression w/angry demeanor
Differentiate between dementia types
Vascular: depressive affect, no confabulations, PMHx of vascular disease
Parkinson's: PMHx of parkinson's
2/
10
