ADN LEVEL 3 FINAL EXAM LATEST WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ SVT occurs due to abnormal electrical
pathways in the heart, leading to rapid heart rates that
originate above the ventricles.
Rapid heartbeat - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ More than 100
bpm.
Palpitations - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ An abnormal
awareness of the heartbeat.
Dizziness or lightheadedness - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
sensation of feeling faint or unsteady.
Chest pain or discomfort - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Pain or
discomfort felt in the chest area.
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Shortness of breath - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A feeling of
not being able to get enough air.
ECG - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A test to confirm SVT.
Holter monitor - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A device used for
monitoring episodic symptoms.
Blood tests - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Tests to rule out
electrolyte imbalances.
Heart failure - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A condition that
can result from prolonged fast heart rates.
Stroke - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A possible complication
of SVT.
Cardiomyopathy - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A disease of
the heart muscle that can be caused by prolonged fast
heart rates.
Vagal maneuvers - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Techniques
such as the Valsalva maneuver used to treat SVT.
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Adenosine - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A medication used to
treat SVT.
Beta-blockers - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Medications that
can be used to manage SVT.
Cardioversion - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A procedure that
may be used for persistent cases of SVT.
Risk factors for SVT - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Stress,
caffeine, alcohol, certain medications, and underlying
heart conditions.
Monitor vital signs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ An
intervention for nurses during SVT episodes.
Comfort measures - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Actions taken
to provide relief during episodes of SVT.
Lifestyle modifications - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Changes
recommended to patients to avoid triggers of SVT.
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Heart Failure - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A condition
resulting from the heart's inability to pump blood
effectively, leading to fluid buildup and decreased
circulation.
Dyspnea - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Difficulty in breathing,
especially with exertion.
Fatigue - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A state of extreme
tiredness.
Edema - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Swelling caused by fluid
retention, which can be peripheral or pulmonary.
Jugular vein distention - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A sign of
heart failure where the jugular veins are visibly swollen.
Persistent cough or wheezing - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Symptoms associated with heart failure.
Echocardiogram - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A test to assess
heart function.