PNVN 1631 Module Exam1 Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2025 (Medical
Surgical Nursing)
What is the SA node? - (answer)Pacemaker of the heart
NYHA class 1 heart failure - (answer)No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity, e.g.
shortness of breath when walking, climbing stairs etc.
NYHA class 2 heart failure - (answer)Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight
limitation during ordinary activity.
NYHA class 3 heart failure - (answer)Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-
than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short distances (20—100 m).Comfortable only at rest.
NYHA class 4 heart failure - (answer)Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at rest.
Mostly bedbound patients.
Grade 1 edema - (answer)0-2 mm indentation, rebounds immediately
Grade 2 edema - (answer)3-4 mm indentation, rebounds in <15 seconds
Grade 3 edema - (answer)5-6 mm indentation, up to 30-60 seconds to rebound
Grade 4 edema - (answer)8 mm indentation
Up to 2-5 minutes to rebound
What does an electrocardiogram measure and what would indicate a fatal outcome? - (answer)Ejection
fraction
V-tach & V-fib (must take immediate action)
What education should you provide to a patient taking Nitroglycerin? - (answer)Administer 3 times in
intervals of 5 minutes. If not improved, seek immediate medical attention.
, PNVN 1631 Module Exam1 Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2025 (Medical
Surgical Nursing)
Normal HDL levels - (answer)40-60 mg/dL
Considered the good cholesterol.
Normal LDL levels - (answer)Less than 100 mg/dL
Considered bad cholesterol.
S/S of Angina - (answer)-Substernal pain: radiating, heavy, squeezing, pressing, feeling of apprehension
-Dyspnea
-Tachycardia, palpitations
-Diaphoresis, pallor, weakness
-ST segment depression or T wave inversion
What blood tests would be ordered for someone suspected of having an MI? - (answer)CKMB-Measures
damage to muscles and can sometimes have a false positive.
Troponin-Measures damage to the bands in the heart muscles.
What would red frothy sputum indicate? - (answer)Pulmonary edema-Sit the patient in a dependent
position while sitting upright.
Per the AHA, how often should you get a lipid panel done? - (answer)4-6 years
What does someone with a terminal illness normally mean by "they don't want to be a burden on their
family"? - (answer)To make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something
difficult
What is the healthcare philosophy of hospice care? - (answer)Accepts death as the final stage of life: it
affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death
Surgical Nursing)
What is the SA node? - (answer)Pacemaker of the heart
NYHA class 1 heart failure - (answer)No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity, e.g.
shortness of breath when walking, climbing stairs etc.
NYHA class 2 heart failure - (answer)Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight
limitation during ordinary activity.
NYHA class 3 heart failure - (answer)Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-
than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short distances (20—100 m).Comfortable only at rest.
NYHA class 4 heart failure - (answer)Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at rest.
Mostly bedbound patients.
Grade 1 edema - (answer)0-2 mm indentation, rebounds immediately
Grade 2 edema - (answer)3-4 mm indentation, rebounds in <15 seconds
Grade 3 edema - (answer)5-6 mm indentation, up to 30-60 seconds to rebound
Grade 4 edema - (answer)8 mm indentation
Up to 2-5 minutes to rebound
What does an electrocardiogram measure and what would indicate a fatal outcome? - (answer)Ejection
fraction
V-tach & V-fib (must take immediate action)
What education should you provide to a patient taking Nitroglycerin? - (answer)Administer 3 times in
intervals of 5 minutes. If not improved, seek immediate medical attention.
, PNVN 1631 Module Exam1 Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2025 (Medical
Surgical Nursing)
Normal HDL levels - (answer)40-60 mg/dL
Considered the good cholesterol.
Normal LDL levels - (answer)Less than 100 mg/dL
Considered bad cholesterol.
S/S of Angina - (answer)-Substernal pain: radiating, heavy, squeezing, pressing, feeling of apprehension
-Dyspnea
-Tachycardia, palpitations
-Diaphoresis, pallor, weakness
-ST segment depression or T wave inversion
What blood tests would be ordered for someone suspected of having an MI? - (answer)CKMB-Measures
damage to muscles and can sometimes have a false positive.
Troponin-Measures damage to the bands in the heart muscles.
What would red frothy sputum indicate? - (answer)Pulmonary edema-Sit the patient in a dependent
position while sitting upright.
Per the AHA, how often should you get a lipid panel done? - (answer)4-6 years
What does someone with a terminal illness normally mean by "they don't want to be a burden on their
family"? - (answer)To make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something
difficult
What is the healthcare philosophy of hospice care? - (answer)Accepts death as the final stage of life: it
affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death
