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PN 2003 PRACTICE FINAL EXAM(ACTUAL 2024-2025)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is uterine prolapse? - <<Answers>>>Uterine prolapse is
caused when weak pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch
and weaken and no longer can provide support for the uterus -
protrusion of the uterus out into the vagina
sign of uterine prolapse heaviness in the pelvic area
signs and symptoms of extrapyramidal symptom -
<<Answers>>>- dystonia (muscle spasm/contractions)
- akathisia (motor restlessness)
- parkinsonism (rigidity)
- bradykinesia (slow movements)
- dyskinesia (irregular jerky movements)
What is a peptic ulcer? - <<Answers>>>a duodenal or
stomach ulceration caused by the bacteria H. pylori
- second cause is the use of NSAID's
signs and symptoms include epigastric pain and coffee ground
emesis
When are ways to lessen the pain for peptic ulcer? -
<<Answers>>>If a patient is experiencing pain with a peptic
ulcer, the initial nursing intervention is to administer them
food: by eating, this lessens the acidity of the stomach
therefore, reducing the discomfort associated with the ulcer
, PN 2003 PRACTICE FINAL EXAM(ACTUAL 2024-
2025)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is dysphagia? - <<Answers>>>difficulty swallowing
Nursing Considerations for dysphagia - <<Answers>>>-
target the cause
- consult with speech therapist or dietitian
- accommodate with appropriate food and liquid consistency
- have someone to assist when feeding
Signs of Colon Cancer - <<Answers>>>blood in the stool
congestive heart failure (CHF) - <<Answers>>>the
accumulation of blood and fluid in organs tissues from
impaired circulation.
congestive heart failure signs and symptoms -
<<Answers>>>-dyspnea on exertion (most common)
-confusion
-depression
-wheezing
-bilateral ankle edema
-SOB
Nursing Considerations for congestive heart failure -
<<Answers>>>older patient's skin is fragile and risk for skin
, PN 2003 PRACTICE FINAL EXAM(ACTUAL 2024-
2025)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
breakdown make sure it is always dry and put some
cream/lotion.
-provide adequate support.
-rest between activities required
What is diabetes? - <<Answers>>>A disorder of glucose
metabolism where the body is not producing insulin, not
producing enough or the cells lost sensitivity to insulin
Risk Factors of Diabetes - <<Answers>>>High cholesterol,
hypertension & obesity
signs and symptoms of diabetes - <<Answers>>>-
polyphagia: excessive eating
- polydipsia: excessive fluid intake
- polyuria: excessive urination
- poor wound healing
- irritability
- blurred vision
- weakness
when death is imminent - <<Answers>>>1. decline in blood
pressure
2. rapid weak pulse - slow weak pulse
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