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Fundamentals ofNursing B260 Exam #4
questions and answers
2025-2026(latest
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What is the normal pH of body fluids? - answer 7.35-7.45
What does acidosis do? - answer increase above normal (pH<7.35)
What does alkalosis do? - answer decreases below normal
(pH>7.45)
What is the relationship between hydrogen ions and pH? - answer
the more hydrogen ions present, the lower the pH; conversely, the
fewer hydrogen ions, the higher the pH.
What are the groups at risk for peripheral vascular disease? (3) -
answer older adults (>80), men (more often than women), and
Blacks (higher rates than Hispanics or Whites)
What are some nursing interventions for chronic venous
insufficiency? (6) - answer reduce edema, treat ulcerations,
, discourage prolonged sitting or standing, compression hosiery,
elevate legs and feet, and treatment of stasis dermatitis and
statuses ulceration
What are some lifestyle modifications/goals for patients with
peripheral vascular disease? (5) - answer maintain a healthy diet,
stop smoking, learn appropriate foot and wound care, maintain
compliance with medications and wound care, and maintain activity
and exercise as tolerated
What are some nursing preventions for patients with peripheral
vascular disease? (4) - answer promote tissue perfusion, manage
pain, promote skin integrity, and encourage activity
What education should you give your patient with peripheral
vascular disease? (6) - answer to stop smoking, how to do proper
foot and wound care, to know proper positioning techniques,
activity and exercise as tolerated, healthy diet, and signs/symptoms
of infection
What are the preventions of hypertension? (5) - answer maintain
healthy weight and diet, regular physical activity, stress
management, follow medication regimens, and avoid baths that are
too hot
What are the first signs of hypertension (silent killer)? (4) - answer
elevated BP, headaches, feeling off, and face is flushed
What are the vague symptoms of hypertension? (7) - answer
headache on awakening, nocturia, confusion, nausea, vomiting,
visual disturbances, retinal changes
What are the clinical manifestations of systolic heart failure? (3) -
answer weakness, fatigue, and decreased exercise tolerance
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