N125 Exam 4 Questions with Verified
Solutions
Hesitancy - ANSWER-Trouble in starting the urine stream
Syphilitic chancres - ANSWER--Begin as a small, solitary, silvery papule within 2 to 4
weeks of infection
-Then erodes to a red, round or oval, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge.
The older male patient should be asked about the presence of what? - ANSWER-
Nocturia
What is a hernia? - ANSWER-a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the
musculature of the abdominal wall.
In the absence of disease, what happens? - ANSWER-A withdrawal from sexual activity
may be attributable to side effects of medications
What is dysuria? - ANSWER-Burning with urination
What is dysuria common with? - ANSWER-Prostatitis, acute cystitis, and urethritis.
What increase the risk for cardiovascular side effects? - ANSWER-Oral contraceptives
with cigarette smoking.
What are the signs and symptoms of acute pelvic inflammatory disease:? - ANSWER-
Pain, possibly severe, especially in the pelvic area and fever.
What would reducing cardiopulmonary risk factors decrease? - ANSWER-decreases a
patient's risk for cardiac or pulmonary diseases
As the ventricles empty, the ventricular pressures decrease, allowing what? - ANSWER-
closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves, producing the second heart sound, S2.
Cervical trauma where usually results in paralysis of the phrenic nerve? - ANSWER-C3
to C5
In patients with a "high-level" c-spine injury, what should be prioritized? - ANSWER-
respiratory assessments
, The blood flows through the valves in what direction? - ANSWER-Tricuspid, Pulmonic,
Mitral, and Aortic. (TPMA)
Left-sided heart failure results in what? - ANSWER-pulmonary congestion
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary congestion? - ANSWER--crackles and
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (difficulty breathing when lying flat)
-SOB, cough
Diastolic aortic pressure (measured via BP cuff) is a good clinical measure of what? -
ANSWER-afterload
What is afterload? - ANSWER-the resistance to left ventricular ejection
What is HPV? - ANSWER-the virus responsible for most cases of cervical cancer
What is Stress incontinence? - ANSWER-involuntary urine loss with physical strain,
sneezing, or coughing
When introducing the topic of sexual relationships during a health interview, what
should the nurse do? - ANSWER-The nurse should begin with an open-ended question
to assess individual needs
What are questions to ask regarding vaginal discharge? - ANSWER-Asking about the
amount, COLOR, and odor of the vaginal discharge provides the opportunity for further
assessment
What medication may lead to the development of vaginitis? - ANSWER-Broad-spectrum
antibiotics alter the balance of normal flora
What are symptoms of vaginitis? - ANSWER-vaginal discharge and/or itching
Structures of the cardiac conduction cycle in order of progression - ANSWER-Sinoatrial
(SA) node to Intraatrial pathways to Atrioventricular (AV) node to Bundle of His to
Purkinje network
What is the alveolus? - ANSWER-a capillary membrane that allows gas exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration
What are cardiopulmonary risk factors young and middle aged adults are exposed to? -
ANSWER-Stress, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, illegal substances, OTC
and Rx drugs not used as intended.
In hypertension the afterload does what? - ANSWER-increases, making cardiac
workload also increase.
Solutions
Hesitancy - ANSWER-Trouble in starting the urine stream
Syphilitic chancres - ANSWER--Begin as a small, solitary, silvery papule within 2 to 4
weeks of infection
-Then erodes to a red, round or oval, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge.
The older male patient should be asked about the presence of what? - ANSWER-
Nocturia
What is a hernia? - ANSWER-a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the
musculature of the abdominal wall.
In the absence of disease, what happens? - ANSWER-A withdrawal from sexual activity
may be attributable to side effects of medications
What is dysuria? - ANSWER-Burning with urination
What is dysuria common with? - ANSWER-Prostatitis, acute cystitis, and urethritis.
What increase the risk for cardiovascular side effects? - ANSWER-Oral contraceptives
with cigarette smoking.
What are the signs and symptoms of acute pelvic inflammatory disease:? - ANSWER-
Pain, possibly severe, especially in the pelvic area and fever.
What would reducing cardiopulmonary risk factors decrease? - ANSWER-decreases a
patient's risk for cardiac or pulmonary diseases
As the ventricles empty, the ventricular pressures decrease, allowing what? - ANSWER-
closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves, producing the second heart sound, S2.
Cervical trauma where usually results in paralysis of the phrenic nerve? - ANSWER-C3
to C5
In patients with a "high-level" c-spine injury, what should be prioritized? - ANSWER-
respiratory assessments
, The blood flows through the valves in what direction? - ANSWER-Tricuspid, Pulmonic,
Mitral, and Aortic. (TPMA)
Left-sided heart failure results in what? - ANSWER-pulmonary congestion
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary congestion? - ANSWER--crackles and
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (difficulty breathing when lying flat)
-SOB, cough
Diastolic aortic pressure (measured via BP cuff) is a good clinical measure of what? -
ANSWER-afterload
What is afterload? - ANSWER-the resistance to left ventricular ejection
What is HPV? - ANSWER-the virus responsible for most cases of cervical cancer
What is Stress incontinence? - ANSWER-involuntary urine loss with physical strain,
sneezing, or coughing
When introducing the topic of sexual relationships during a health interview, what
should the nurse do? - ANSWER-The nurse should begin with an open-ended question
to assess individual needs
What are questions to ask regarding vaginal discharge? - ANSWER-Asking about the
amount, COLOR, and odor of the vaginal discharge provides the opportunity for further
assessment
What medication may lead to the development of vaginitis? - ANSWER-Broad-spectrum
antibiotics alter the balance of normal flora
What are symptoms of vaginitis? - ANSWER-vaginal discharge and/or itching
Structures of the cardiac conduction cycle in order of progression - ANSWER-Sinoatrial
(SA) node to Intraatrial pathways to Atrioventricular (AV) node to Bundle of His to
Purkinje network
What is the alveolus? - ANSWER-a capillary membrane that allows gas exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration
What are cardiopulmonary risk factors young and middle aged adults are exposed to? -
ANSWER-Stress, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, illegal substances, OTC
and Rx drugs not used as intended.
In hypertension the afterload does what? - ANSWER-increases, making cardiac
workload also increase.
