Galen College of Nursing EXAM ELABORATIONS 2024

Types of heart failure: - Correct Answer Disorders that increase workload of heart & disorders that interfere with heart pumping ability. Heart failure: - Correct Answer The left ventricle, right ventricle, or both fail as pumps. First side to fail - Correct Answer The left side fails first & ...

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*...

S/S of Hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill over the thyroid, Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat Intolerance, Weight loss S/S of Hypothyroidism - Correct Answer Fatigue, Mental sluggishness, Hypothermia, Dry flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intoleranc...

What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia - Correct Answer Stimulation at level of T6 or above What are some examples of triggers of autonomic dysreflexia - Correct Answer restrictive clothing; full bladder/neurogenic bladder; fecal impaction; directive pressure s/a sitting in the wheel chair signs an...

GERD Risk factors include - Correct Answer Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include - Correct Answer asking about a history of heartbu...

How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - Correct Answer From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. - Correct Answer The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute Descri...

Which assessment question should the nurse use to clarify patient information that's has been obtained a. "What are the most important things you need to know about your diet" b. "Am incorrect that you take two medications at home for your blood pressure?" c. "Have we talked about all of...

an excess of urea in the blood - Correct Answer azotemia disorders of the kidneys and heart that cause dysfunction in the other organ - Correct Answer cardiorenal syndrome abnormal increase in the depth of respiratory movements - Correct Answer hyperpnea fast and deep respirations associate...

A patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves the patient's arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask? a. "Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty?" b. "Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt?" c. "Are you able to sleep through the nigh...

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Correct Answer Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of...

4 phases of respiration - Correct Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - Correct Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. ...