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Patho-NSG-120 Final Exam study guide questions with answers
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- NSG 120
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Patho-NSG-120 Final Exam study guide questionswith answers
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02 45
and HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the client
coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse correctly
documents this as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Decubitus pressure ulcer
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the
respiratory center resulting in increased rate and depth of respirations and
hyperventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Hypercapnia
Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of the
following is a potential long-term complication of the disease? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Diabetic Retinopathy
, What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔· Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The heart is unable to pump
sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body
A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency
room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin
nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly describes this
condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Cyanosis
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The client uses
accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care provider provides
bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers. The nurse should
recognize that a client is most likely experiencing which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Asthma
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