NSG 3105 Final Questions With Complete Solutions
0.45% NS uses Correct Answer water replacement, DKA,
vomiting
0.9% NS uses Correct Answer shock, hyponatremia, blood
transfusions, DKA
acute pain Correct Answer short-term (<6mo), identifiable
cause
adenocarcinoma Correct Answer cancer of glandular tissue
adjunct anesthesia Correct Answer complements effects of
general anesthetics/treats anticipated side effects
eg: opioids, benzodiazepines, antiemetics, anxiolytics, NMJ
blocking adjunctions
anaplastic tumour Correct Answer undifferentiated cells; no
resemblance to origin cell
aneuploid tumour Correct Answer tumour cells with +/- than
46 chromosomes; worse prognosis
ascites Correct Answer fluid buildup @ abdominal space
axillary node dissection Correct Answer removal of 12-20
nodes
**lymphedema risk
T: isometric exercises, elevate arm, diuretics
,black wound Correct Answer necrotic tissue; grey-brown
T: debride eschar
BMD scan Correct Answer bone mineral density scan
BRCA1/2 genes Correct Answer mutations associated with
increased risk for breast cancer
breast cancer Correct Answer carcinoma of the duct linings
(most common) or lobules of the breast
D: breast lump, mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, HER2 test
S: unilateral clear discharge, retraction, Peau d'orange
T: lumpectomy/radiation, mastectomy, ALND, adjuvant
therapies
P: BSE, Tamoxifen, bilateral oophorectomy (if BRCA1/2
mutations)
**most common cancer
cancer: biological therapy Correct Answer agents alter
biological response to tumor cells
cancer: chemotherapy Correct Answer use of chemicals to
reduce # of malignant cells
**can't distinguish cell types
cancer: radiation therapy Correct Answer internal/external
local radioactive treatment
**limit time near patients
, cancer: targeted therapy Correct Answer targets & binds cell
receptors responsible for tumor growth; less damaging than
chemotherapy
carcinoma Correct Answer cancer of epithelial tissue
cast care (6) Correct Answer don't cover until dry
handle with palms
don't rest on hard surfaces
keep above level of heart
check pulse/colour/sensation
don't put anything in cast
casting Correct Answer bone immobilization; application of
solid dressing formed with Paris plaster
**watch for infection, compartment syndrome, VTE
catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) Correct Answer UTI caused
by catheter (<48hrs)
central line (CVC/CVAD) Correct Answer pros: immediate
access, long-term use, no needles
cons: infection risk, invasive, daily care requirements, difficult
to hide
chronic pain Correct Answer long-term (>6mo)
Chvostek's sign Correct Answer facial spasm in response to
tapping by ear
0.45% NS uses Correct Answer water replacement, DKA,
vomiting
0.9% NS uses Correct Answer shock, hyponatremia, blood
transfusions, DKA
acute pain Correct Answer short-term (<6mo), identifiable
cause
adenocarcinoma Correct Answer cancer of glandular tissue
adjunct anesthesia Correct Answer complements effects of
general anesthetics/treats anticipated side effects
eg: opioids, benzodiazepines, antiemetics, anxiolytics, NMJ
blocking adjunctions
anaplastic tumour Correct Answer undifferentiated cells; no
resemblance to origin cell
aneuploid tumour Correct Answer tumour cells with +/- than
46 chromosomes; worse prognosis
ascites Correct Answer fluid buildup @ abdominal space
axillary node dissection Correct Answer removal of 12-20
nodes
**lymphedema risk
T: isometric exercises, elevate arm, diuretics
,black wound Correct Answer necrotic tissue; grey-brown
T: debride eschar
BMD scan Correct Answer bone mineral density scan
BRCA1/2 genes Correct Answer mutations associated with
increased risk for breast cancer
breast cancer Correct Answer carcinoma of the duct linings
(most common) or lobules of the breast
D: breast lump, mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, HER2 test
S: unilateral clear discharge, retraction, Peau d'orange
T: lumpectomy/radiation, mastectomy, ALND, adjuvant
therapies
P: BSE, Tamoxifen, bilateral oophorectomy (if BRCA1/2
mutations)
**most common cancer
cancer: biological therapy Correct Answer agents alter
biological response to tumor cells
cancer: chemotherapy Correct Answer use of chemicals to
reduce # of malignant cells
**can't distinguish cell types
cancer: radiation therapy Correct Answer internal/external
local radioactive treatment
**limit time near patients
, cancer: targeted therapy Correct Answer targets & binds cell
receptors responsible for tumor growth; less damaging than
chemotherapy
carcinoma Correct Answer cancer of epithelial tissue
cast care (6) Correct Answer don't cover until dry
handle with palms
don't rest on hard surfaces
keep above level of heart
check pulse/colour/sensation
don't put anything in cast
casting Correct Answer bone immobilization; application of
solid dressing formed with Paris plaster
**watch for infection, compartment syndrome, VTE
catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) Correct Answer UTI caused
by catheter (<48hrs)
central line (CVC/CVAD) Correct Answer pros: immediate
access, long-term use, no needles
cons: infection risk, invasive, daily care requirements, difficult
to hide
chronic pain Correct Answer long-term (>6mo)
Chvostek's sign Correct Answer facial spasm in response to
tapping by ear
