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NURS 480 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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failing myocardium is no longer able to propel sufficient blood to meet the needs of the
body, even at rest
Select the correct term
1pump failure 2massive pulmonary embolism
3left ventricle failure
4decompensated heart failure
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Terms in this set (127)
pulmonary congestion occurs when the left ventricle cannot effectively pump into
left-sided heart failure
the aorta
dyspnea
cough
manifestations of left-sided heart failure crackles
low O2
sats
S3 (ventricular gallop)
right-sided heart failure congestion in peripheral tissue and viscera
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JVD
dependent edema
manifestations of right-sided heart failure pitting edema
hepatomegaly (tenderness in RUQ)
ascites
congestive heart failure a fluid overload condition associated with heart failure
typically caused by congenital weakness, trauma or diseae
risk factors:
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - genetic predisposition
- nicotine use
- hypertension
complaint of heart beating in abdomen when lying down
AAA manifestations abdominal mass or abdominal throbbing
cyanosis and mottling of toes
severe back or abdominal pain
- localized pain in middle or lower abdomen
AAA - signs of impending rupture - intense back
pain falling BP
decreasing hematocrit
pulsatile mass in middle and upper abdomen
diagnostics for AAA ultrasound
CTA
pharmacologic:
- manage hypertension
management of AAA
endovascular/surgical:
- open surgical repair
- endovascular grafting
anxiety
inability to sleep
persistent cough
- pink, frothy sputum
tachypnea
hypoxemia
manifestations of pulmonary edema
cyanosis
crackles
tachycardia
reduced urine output
confusion
S3
physical activity
health promotion - pulmonary edema low sodium
refrain from tobacco
high Fowler's
- feet and legs dependent or sitting on side of bed
high flow O2
monitor vitals every 15 minutes
nursing care for pulmonary edema monitor I&Os
check ABGs, electrolytes, SaO2
maintain airway
restrict fluid intake
monitor hourly urine output
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NURS 480 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
failing myocardium is no longer able to propel sufficient blood to meet the needs of the
body, even at rest
Select the correct term
1pump failure 2massive pulmonary embolism
3left ventricle failure
4decompensated heart failure
Don't know?
Terms in this set (127)
pulmonary congestion occurs when the left ventricle cannot effectively pump into
left-sided heart failure
the aorta
dyspnea
cough
manifestations of left-sided heart failure crackles
low O2
sats
S3 (ventricular gallop)
right-sided heart failure congestion in peripheral tissue and viscera
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, 4/11/25, 8:41 NURS 480 final exam Flashcards |
PM
JVD
dependent edema
manifestations of right-sided heart failure pitting edema
hepatomegaly (tenderness in RUQ)
ascites
congestive heart failure a fluid overload condition associated with heart failure
typically caused by congenital weakness, trauma or diseae
risk factors:
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - genetic predisposition
- nicotine use
- hypertension
complaint of heart beating in abdomen when lying down
AAA manifestations abdominal mass or abdominal throbbing
cyanosis and mottling of toes
severe back or abdominal pain
- localized pain in middle or lower abdomen
AAA - signs of impending rupture - intense back
pain falling BP
decreasing hematocrit
pulsatile mass in middle and upper abdomen
diagnostics for AAA ultrasound
CTA
pharmacologic:
- manage hypertension
management of AAA
endovascular/surgical:
- open surgical repair
- endovascular grafting
anxiety
inability to sleep
persistent cough
- pink, frothy sputum
tachypnea
hypoxemia
manifestations of pulmonary edema
cyanosis
crackles
tachycardia
reduced urine output
confusion
S3
physical activity
health promotion - pulmonary edema low sodium
refrain from tobacco
high Fowler's
- feet and legs dependent or sitting on side of bed
high flow O2
monitor vitals every 15 minutes
nursing care for pulmonary edema monitor I&Os
check ABGs, electrolytes, SaO2
maintain airway
restrict fluid intake
monitor hourly urine output
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