Final Exam: NSG 120 Review Questions and Correct Answers, 2024/2025.

Final Exam: NSG 120 Review Questions and Correct Answers, 2024/2025. May be caused by partial occlusion of an artery by atherosclerosis, or from a small embolus, a vascular. spasm Transient ischemic attack Occurs when the blood and oxygen supply to the myocardium is impaired or the heart is working harder and needs more oxygen angia A progressive degenerative disease affecting mortar in rounds in the cerebral cortex the brain stem and spinal cord ALS Occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body Congestive heart failure A presence of plaques consisting of lipid cells, fibrin, and cell debris often with attached thrombi Atherosclerosis A progressive degenerative disease that affects motor function their loss of extrapyramidal activity Parkinson's disease Characterized by progressive tissue degeneration and obstruction in the airway of the lungs COPD Chronic disorder of uric acid and metabolism that manifest as an acute, episodic form of arthritis Gouty Arthritis Condition of chronic hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels Cushing's disease I neoplastic condition usually involving a single lymph node Hodgkin's lymphoma A coronary artery is totally obstructed, leading to prolonged ischemic and call death, or infarction, of the heart wall Myocardial infarction Considered an autoimmune disorder causing chronic systemic inflammatory disease Rheumatoid arthritis A progressive demyelination of the neurons of the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves MS A condition where the tissue and extremities swell due to an obstruction in the lymphatic system Lymphedema Caused by a loss of circulating blood volume, interferes with blood flow through the heart Shock A genetic disorder that has a defect in the exocrine glands causing abnormal thick secretions CF Which are Retinopathy long-term complications? -diabetes -acute kidney failure True or false: osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease False True or false: is it safe to administer high levels of oxygen to people with COPD? False Correct order for the direction of blood through the heart Right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta True or false: diabetes is a common cause of atherosclerosis True Your patient has an early stage of Parkinson's disease. Your nursing intervention should include the risk for? Injury Which are risk factors for osteoporosis? -over 65 years of age -hypocalcemia -Cushing's disease Your patient is at risk for decreased mobilization due to her multiple sclerosis. You know this is true due to Demyelination of the myelin sheath Long lasting leg weakness slurred speech and facial drooping is due to a? CVA Your patient has seizures and states that they are experiencing a familiar taste and smell. you should do what? Prepare them to have a seizure True or false: a stroke and caused the loss of the gag reflex causing safety issues when eating True True or false: Guillian-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease that only affects the motor neurons False Your patient is admitted due to sickle cell crisis. Your intervention should include? -Start a PCA for pain control -give IV fluids -maintain adequate oxygen True or false: chronic disease is defined as an illness symptoms or condition that a person continues to experience long-term True Your patient has a hydronephrosis. Your priority assessment should include? -edema -blood pressure -urinary output Your patient has hypothyroidism. What are the side effects -decreased TSH levels -polydipsia -Weight loss Your patient hypersecretion of corticosteroids. You suspect they have Cushing's disease True or false: A common side effect of endometriosis is painful intercourse and urination False A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes Diabetes insipidus