NR 324: Exam 1 Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
Risks for PAD Ans: Smoking
Obesity
© 2026 Assignment
Elevates cholesterol
Guru01 - Stuvia
Ssx of PAD Ans: Intermittent claudication
Expert
Pain with elevation
Shiny skin/no hair
Capillary refill >3 seconds
No pulses
Treatment of PAD Ans: Low cholesterol diet
Plavix
Walking
Risks for PVD Ans: Smoking
Obesity
Family history
, 2
High sodium diet
Age
FVE
Ssx of PVD Ans: Ulceration
Unhealed wounds
© 2026 Assignment
Leathery skin
Guru01 - Stuvia
Treatment of PVD Ans: Wound care
Expert
Compression
Elevation
Risks for AFib Ans: Sleep apnea
Family history
Surgery
MI, CAD, HF
Ssx of Afib Ans: Dizziness
Weakness
Diaphoresis
Pale
, 3
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Capillary refill >3sec
Palpitations
Treatment of AFib Ans: Anticoagulate
© 2026 Assignment
Surgery
Guru01 - Stuvia
Cardioversion
Expert
Main concern with AFIB Ans: Stroke
Diagnosis of Afib is made with ______ Ans: EKG
Preload Ans: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of
diastole
Managing preload problems Ans: Decrease fluid
Sodium restriction
Diuresis
Afterload Ans: Resistance/Tension left ventricle must
overcome to circulate blood
Non-modifiable risks of HTN Ans: Age
Gender
, 4
Race
Genetics
Modifiable risks of HTN Ans: Obesity
Diet
Smoking
© 2026 Assignment
Lifestyle
Guru01 - Stuvia
Recommended diet for HTN Ans: Low sodium (DASH)
Expert
DASH diet Ans: High fruits/veggies
Low sodium
Low fat
Includes:
-whole grains
-fish
-poultry
-beans
-seeds
-nuts