PN 4003 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024-2025
what condition is produced by enlarged adenoids? - ANSWER Noisy breathing
What intervention should you perform when caring for a patient with epistaxis -
ANSWER apply direct continuous pressure
what is a cardinal sign of lung cancer - ANSWER mucopurulent sputum
A diagnosis of smoke inhalation is at increased risk for what - ANSWER acute
respiratory distress syndrome
How to care for a patient during an acute asthma attack - ANSWER administer
bronchodilator as ordered
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER occurs when blood volume drops
cariogenic shock - ANSWER occurs with diminished heart function
neurogenic shock - ANSWER occurs with nervous system problem
Long-standing change of rheumatic heart disease - ANSWER valvular changes
lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect which system - ANSWER lymphatic
system
lymphangitis may result in what - ANSWER red streaks that follow the course of
the lymph channels
what is a common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent edema
in lymphedema - ANSWER elevate the affected part of the body
a large amount of edema post mastectomy is due to - ANSWER an accumulation of
lymphatic fluid that results from impaired lymph circulation
a patient with hypovolemic anemia may experience - ANSWER postural
hypotension
coagulopathies - ANSWER bleeding disorders that involve platelets or clotting
, factors
an early sign of impeding heart failure - ANSWER the presence of an S3 sound
atherosclerosis will result in - ANSWER fatty deposits in the lumen of the arteries
it is appropriate to treat atrial fibrillation with a pacemaker - ANSWER false
what is blood pressure - ANSWER the force produced by the volume of blood
inaiterial walls
normal PH of blood - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
PH greater than 7 - ANSWER base (alkaline)
PH less than 7 - ANSWER Acid
an appreciable decrease in respirations may in time produce - ANSWER acidosis
an excessive increase in respirations may in time produce - ANSWER alkalosis
What is respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER carbonic acid (H2CO3) excess
What is respiratory alkalosis? - ANSWER carbonic acid (H2CO3) deficit
What is metabolic acidosis? - ANSWER bicarbonate (NaHCO3) deficit
What is metabolic alkalosis? - ANSWER bicarbonate (NaHCO3) excess
metabolic disturbances affect what in the blood? - ANSWER bicarbonate
(NaHCO3)
respiratory disturbances affect what in the blood? - ANSWER carbonic acid
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