Exam 3: NU 158 / NU158 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
when does edema become a problem in heart disease?
Answer:
when blood flow into or out of the heart is inhibited, causing a backup o...
Exam 3: NU 158 / NU158 (Latest
Update ) Medical-
Surgical Nursing I | Questions with
Correct Answers | 100 % Correct |
Grade A - Galen
Question:
when does edema become a problem in heart disease?
Answer:
when blood flow into or out of the heart is inhibited, causing a backup of
body fluids in the vascular space
Question:
how can you indicate fluid overload in CHF?
Answer:
Observing the patients jugular veins for prominence
,Question:
what can help you indicate fluid retention?
Answer:
a weight gain of 2 to 3 days or less
Question:
what causes anginal pain?
Answer:
narrowed coronary arteries
Question:
how to you treat stable angina?
Answer:
treated with nitroglycerin, oral nitrates, oxygen, reassurance and careful
monitoring
Question:
what may happen in PVD?
Answer:
blood flow may be sluggish or altered by constriction of the blood vessels
,Question:
what are 3 nursing interventions for altered tissue perfusion patients?
Answer:
1. provide warm environment
2.warm clothing and blankets
3.teach the patient to avoid extreme cold and heat
Question:
how can you prevent leg ulcers?
Answer:
1. wearing elastic bandages
2. proper positioning
3. preventing injury
4. avoiding extreme heat and cold
Question:
What is angina pectoris?
Answer:
chest pain caused by inadequate flow of blood and oxygen to the heart
, Question:
what are signs and symptoms of angina pectoris?
Answer:
Chest pain and shortness of breath
Question:
how do you treat angina pectoris?
Answer:
Rest, supplemental oxygen, and nitroglycerin (NTG)
Question:
What is coronary artery disease?
Answer:
a disease caused by the buildup of plaque resulting in the arteries to become
hardened and narrows
Question:
what are signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease?
Answer:
angina, weakness, nausea, SOB
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