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NSG 3113 Pathophysiology Exam 3 QUESTION AND SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023 hypertension - what condition develops from arterial vessel walls hypertrophy and become thicker, reducing tension and wall stress? - silent killer, elevated BP hypertension the following are risk factors of which condition? - age, family hx, obesity - African American ethnicity - DM, smoking, excess sodium in diet, excess alcohol, sedentary behavior, insuffient potassium/vitamin D in diet hypertension t...

WVU NSG 311 Exam 2 Respiratory Content Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed A pt with _________ _______________ might be seen with CPT cystic fibrosis Adequate gas exchange is dependent on what? *V/Q ratio Does it take a long time or a short time to recover from pulmonary related chest pain? LONG How can you tell if a pt has Rhonci? If you hear an adventitious breath sounds and then have the pt cough, the adventitious sound will be gone How do we m...

WVU NSG 311 Exam 1 Neuro Content Questions and Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+ During a CT, should the patient move their head? NO During a neuro assessment we want to check for dizziness and vertigo. What is the difference? *dizziness: abnormal sensation of imbalance movement *vertigo: illusion of movement, usually rotation (the room feels like it is spinning) During a neuro assessment, how to we assess the motor system? *posture *gait *muscle tone and strength *coordi...

What is the function of the nervous system? - Controls all motor, sensory, autonomic, cognitive and behavior activities What do neurotransmitters do? - Communicate messages from one neuron to another or to a specific target tissue They can potentiate (speed up), terminate, or modulate, a specific action or can excite or inhibit a target cell Many neurologic disorders are due to: - Imbalance in neurotransmitters What is the cerebrum and what does it do? - Largest part Controls sen...

WVU NSG 311 Exam 2 Cardiac Content Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed During a health assessment for possible CHF, what do we want to ask in regards to activity and exercise? *over the past 6-12 months, have you noticed changes in you ADLs? *this could be things they were able to do, but now they can't During a health assessment for possible CHF, what do we want to ask in regards to elimination? *are you straining during your bowel movements? *strai...

NSG 311 - Exam 1 (Neuro Assessment), Adams, WVU 2024 | Questions and Answers | 100% Pass How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13 C How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? 31 pairs Many neurologic disorders are due to: Imbalance in neurotransmitters What are PET/CT scans performed for? To detect cancer What are some rules associated with doing an EEG? Hold sedatives, seizure meds 24 to 48 hours prior to study, may mask seizure activit...

A nurse manager on a pediatric unit is preparing an education program on working with families for a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental theory? A. Describes that stress is inevitable B. Emphasizes that change with one member affects the entire family C. Provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress D. Defines consistencies in how families change Correct Answer D A nurse is assisting a group of guardians ...

NSG 311 - Exam 5 (Breast), Miner, WVU 2024 | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed About 1 in ____ women in the US will develop invasive breast CA over the course of her lifetime. 8 About how many cases of breast CA are diagnosed in women each year? 230,000 At what age is it recommended to have a mammogram? 45 How do you diagnose breast CA? Mammography < 1 cm Ultrasound Galactography Core biopsy - tissue analysis 14g Fine needle aspiration - 22-25g fluid/cells Surgical biopsy...

NSG 3113 Pathophysiology Exam 3 QUESTION AND SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023 hypertension - what condition develops from arterial vessel walls hypertrophy and become thicker, reducing tension and wall stress? - silent killer, elevated BP hypertension the following are risk factors of which condition? - age, family hx, obesity - African American ethnicity - DM, smoking, excess sodium in diet, excess alcohol, sedentary behavior, insuffient potassium/vitamin D in diet hypertension t...