NR 324 EXAM 1 TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

NR 324 EXAM 1 TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

◉ Ssx of PAD. Answer: Intermittent claudication
Pain with elevation
Shiny skin/no hair
Capillary refill >3 seconds
No pulses


◉ Treatment of PAD. Answer: Low cholesterol diet
Plavix
Walking


◉ Risks for PVD. Answer: Smoking
Obesity
Family history
High sodium diet
Age
FVE


◉ Ssx of PVD. Answer: Ulceration

,Unhealed wounds
Leathery skin


◉ Treatment of PVD. Answer: Wound care
Compression
Elevation


◉ Risks for AFib. Answer: Sleep apnea
Family history
Surgery
MI, CAD, HF


◉ Ssx of Afib. Answer: Dizziness
Weakness
Diaphoresis
Pale
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Capillary refill >3sec
Palpitations


◉ Treatment of AFib. Answer: Anticoagulate

,Surgery
Cardioversion


◉ Main concern with AFIB. Answer: Stroke


◉ Diagnosis of Afib is made with ______. Answer: EKG


◉ Preload. Answer: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of
diastole


◉ Managing preload problems. Answer: Decrease fluid
Sodium restriction
Diuresis


◉ Afterload. Answer: Resistance/Tension left ventricle must
overcome to circulate blood


◉ Non-modifiable risks of HTN. Answer: Age
Gender
Race
Genetics

, ◉ Modifiable risks of HTN. Answer: Obesity
Diet
Smoking
Lifestyle


◉ Recommended diet for HTN. Answer: Low sodium (DASH)


◉ DASH diet. Answer: High fruits/veggies
Low sodium
Low fat
Includes:
-whole grains
-fish
-poultry
-beans
-seeds
-nuts
-vegetable oils
Limits:
-sodium
-sweets
-sugary beverages