NUR 445 A C T U A L E X A M 1 C O M P L E T E E X A M
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with
manifestations that indicate a myocardial infarction. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse take first?
Initiate oxygen therapy.
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
Hacking cough
Which of the following are risk factors for ICU delirium?
Advanced age, history of dementia, being in the ICU, non-surgical admission
to the ICU, and use of sedative medications are all known risk factors for
ICU delirium.
Which complications are commonly associated with cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy can lead to complications such as heart failure,
arrhythmias, and blood clots.
,Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of a tension
pneumothorax?
Accumulation of air in the pleural space with increasing pressure that leads to
lung collapse and compression of the mediastinal structures
Which of the following are risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia
(VAP)?
Risk factors for VAP include prolonged mechanical ventilation, supine
positioning, use of sedatives and neuromuscular blockers, and
prophylactic use of antibiotics
Which of the following is a potential benefit of milrinone in the treatment of
left-sided heart failure?
Increased cardiac output
Which of the following statements accurately describes the PaO2 levels in
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
PaO2 levels are significantly lower than normal.
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the
following arterial blood gas values would the nurse expect this client to
have?
pH 7.26, HCO3 14, PaCO2 30
, A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of
7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is
experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Respiratory acidosis
Which of the following are appropriate steps for assessing an arterial line?
Assessing an arterial line involves checking for waveform dampening, as it
may
indicate occlusion or other issues with the line, and measuring blood
pressure using the line, which is one of its main purposes.
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr
post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction
control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status.
A nurse is interpreting the ECG strip of a client who has bradycardia. Which of
the following cardiac components should the nurse identify as the role of the
P wave?
Atrial depolarization
Why is it a priority to treat myocardial infarction?
To prevent further damage to the heart muscle
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with
manifestations that indicate a myocardial infarction. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse take first?
Initiate oxygen therapy.
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
Hacking cough
Which of the following are risk factors for ICU delirium?
Advanced age, history of dementia, being in the ICU, non-surgical admission
to the ICU, and use of sedative medications are all known risk factors for
ICU delirium.
Which complications are commonly associated with cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy can lead to complications such as heart failure,
arrhythmias, and blood clots.
,Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of a tension
pneumothorax?
Accumulation of air in the pleural space with increasing pressure that leads to
lung collapse and compression of the mediastinal structures
Which of the following are risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia
(VAP)?
Risk factors for VAP include prolonged mechanical ventilation, supine
positioning, use of sedatives and neuromuscular blockers, and
prophylactic use of antibiotics
Which of the following is a potential benefit of milrinone in the treatment of
left-sided heart failure?
Increased cardiac output
Which of the following statements accurately describes the PaO2 levels in
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
PaO2 levels are significantly lower than normal.
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the
following arterial blood gas values would the nurse expect this client to
have?
pH 7.26, HCO3 14, PaCO2 30
, A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of
7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is
experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Respiratory acidosis
Which of the following are appropriate steps for assessing an arterial line?
Assessing an arterial line involves checking for waveform dampening, as it
may
indicate occlusion or other issues with the line, and measuring blood
pressure using the line, which is one of its main purposes.
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr
post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction
control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status.
A nurse is interpreting the ECG strip of a client who has bradycardia. Which of
the following cardiac components should the nurse identify as the role of the
P wave?
Atrial depolarization
Why is it a priority to treat myocardial infarction?
To prevent further damage to the heart muscle
