NURS 201 - MIDTERM FACTILE
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2021
Name physiological changes in aging of the:
1. Eye
2. Musculoskeletal
3. Memory - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Blurring vision, dryness,
decreased pupil size, decrease in near vision
2. Decreased muscle mass
3. Decrease in short term memory
2. Which neurological disorder is caused by a lack of dopamine
in the brain? - CORRECT-ANSWERSParkinson's disease. Develops in
the substantia nigra part of the brain when the cells begin to
die. These cells produce dopamine and the loss of dopamine in
the brain leads to issues with movement.
What causes unilateral facial paralysis with impaired taste and
pain behind the ear? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBells Palsy. Caused by
viral infections such as HSV.
What is a major complication in myasthenic crisis (Myasthenia
Gravis)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRespiratory compromise/failure. Muscle
weakness can cause difficulty while breathing.
, What type of diet should a patient with COPD have? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHigh protein, high calories, smaller 5-6 times per day.
Can utilize bronchodilator prior to meals.
Name 3 side effects of chemotherapy treatment. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSN/V, GI upset, diarrhea, hair loss, impaired taste,
fatigue, "chemo brain", increased risk of infection.
Patient has complete occlusion of vessel and requires immediate
transport for cardiac cath lab. What type of MI is this? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSTEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
The patient with thrombocytopenia should be placed on what type
of precaution? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBLEEDING PRECAUTION!
i.e. soft bristle tooth brush, closed toe shoes, electric razor,
etc.
A patient presents with irregular pulse, dizziness and has a
history of atrial fibrillation. Amiodarone has been administered
without resolution. What medical intervention would be utilized?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSSynchronized cardioversion
What is the first line of treatment for patient with immune
thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCorticosteroids
What causes an increase in the risk of respiratory infections
and hyperplasia of mucus glands? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLong term
smoking
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2021
Name physiological changes in aging of the:
1. Eye
2. Musculoskeletal
3. Memory - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Blurring vision, dryness,
decreased pupil size, decrease in near vision
2. Decreased muscle mass
3. Decrease in short term memory
2. Which neurological disorder is caused by a lack of dopamine
in the brain? - CORRECT-ANSWERSParkinson's disease. Develops in
the substantia nigra part of the brain when the cells begin to
die. These cells produce dopamine and the loss of dopamine in
the brain leads to issues with movement.
What causes unilateral facial paralysis with impaired taste and
pain behind the ear? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBells Palsy. Caused by
viral infections such as HSV.
What is a major complication in myasthenic crisis (Myasthenia
Gravis)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRespiratory compromise/failure. Muscle
weakness can cause difficulty while breathing.
, What type of diet should a patient with COPD have? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHigh protein, high calories, smaller 5-6 times per day.
Can utilize bronchodilator prior to meals.
Name 3 side effects of chemotherapy treatment. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSN/V, GI upset, diarrhea, hair loss, impaired taste,
fatigue, "chemo brain", increased risk of infection.
Patient has complete occlusion of vessel and requires immediate
transport for cardiac cath lab. What type of MI is this? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSTEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
The patient with thrombocytopenia should be placed on what type
of precaution? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBLEEDING PRECAUTION!
i.e. soft bristle tooth brush, closed toe shoes, electric razor,
etc.
A patient presents with irregular pulse, dizziness and has a
history of atrial fibrillation. Amiodarone has been administered
without resolution. What medical intervention would be utilized?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSSynchronized cardioversion
What is the first line of treatment for patient with immune
thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCorticosteroids
What causes an increase in the risk of respiratory infections
and hyperplasia of mucus glands? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLong term
smoking
