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NSG 521 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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What is a dark-pigmented vertical line on the abdomen? - ANSWERLinea nigra
**Common/Normal condition
Which of the following are expected assessment findings of a pregnant
woman? Select all that apply.
1)Tenderness of the breast
2)Nausea and vomiting in the first trimester
3)Pelvic pain on one side
4)Baby kicks 10 times in two hours - ANSWER 1)Tenderness of the
breast
2)Nausea and vomiting in the first trimester
4)Baby kicks 10 times in two hours
Name one complication related to an infant with low birth weight -
ANSWER Developmental Difficulties
If a pregnant mother has high blood pressure and protein in her urine,
what condition does she potentially have? - ANSWER Pre-eclampsia
**Gestational hypertension (preeclampsia) is a blood pressure (BP)
higher than 140/90 and proteinuria with or without edema. Damage to
the kidneys or liver is common. Treatment is required to prevent
progression to eclampsia (in which seizures and coma may occur).
Delivery of the infant results in rapid recovery from preeclampsia and/or
eclampsia.
*******Notify the provider!
**Not normal condition- can be fatal
True or False:
, Adults breathe slower because they have more lung volume than
children - ANSWER True
Which of the following indicates normal gait pattern and would decrease
a patient's risk for falls? Select all that apply:
1.Foot lifted off floor completely with each step
2.Shuffled steps with wide stance
3.Arms swing in opposition to leg
4.Use of walker or cane - ANSWER 1.Foot lifted off floor completely with
each step
3.Arms swing in opposition to leg
Which of the following is a normal finding in older adults while
participating in physical activities?
1)Decreased heart rate
2)Elevated heart rate
3)Shortness of breath
4)Increased systolic BP - ANSWER 4)Increased systolic BP
**Decreased heart rate is never normal with activity
What is a benefit of weight bearing exercises in the older adult? -
ANSWER Preventing bone loss
**Bone resorption occurs more rapidly than deposition. The loss of bone
density is termed osteoporosis.
**Encourage weight-bearing exercise to decrease bone loss.
**Teach patients about hazards to prevent falls because fragile bones
break easily.
You have a patient who had a recent CVA. Which assessment finding
takes priority in creating a plan of care/interventions on?
1.Dysphagia
2.Right sided weakness
3.Discharge planning
4.Difficulty concentrating - ANSWER 1.Dysphagia
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