NUR 125 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Alzheimer's correct answer Deficiency of acetylcholine, neurofibrillary tangles,
amyloid deposits in the brain
*nutrition should include small frequent meals with finger foods high in protein
and carbohydrates
amputation correct answer Major complication is hemorrhage
Diagnostic test include: pulse volume recording, vascular studies, thermography
Anaphylaxis correct answer Histamine released causes- bronchospasm,
vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, hypovolemia and edema
—severe allergic reaction
Angina/MI correct answer Nitrate patient education- seek medical attention if
chest pain is not relieved by one tablet within 5 minutes, tablets should be
continued to be taken every 5 minutes, for a total of 3 tablets in 15 mins if pain is
not relieved
Order set: oxygen, ECG, Troponin
—calcium channel blockers vasodilate
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) correct answer OTC antihistamines can
aggravate the urinary symptoms
-patient education: urinating when you feel the urge to go, spacing fluid
consumption, not drinking fluids 2 hours before bedtime, notifying doctor if you
are unable to void
—urinary incontinence up to 6 months in prostatectomy patients
, Breast cancer S/S correct answer Dimpling of the skin of the breast, discharge
from the nipple, thickening of breast tissue, dry rash in the areola
Cataracts correct answer Cloudy vision, seeing spots or ghosts images and floaters
Cellulitis correct answer Localized— tenderness and redness
Systemic- malaise, chills fever
Chronic kidney disease correct answer Amphojel administered to bind with
phosphorus to increase the serum calcium
Daily fluid needs usually are calculated by adding 600 mL to the previous day's
fluid output level
Erythropoietin is excreted by the kidneys and stimulates bone marrow to produce
RBCs
closure angle glaucoma correct answer Sudden, acute pain, blurred vision, halos
around lights, N/V, headache on affected side
Complication of glaucoma? correct answer Blindness
complications of leukemia correct answer Infection, bleeding, anemia
—patient should be on neutropenic precautions
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) correct answer Respiratory effect
interferes with swallowing, depletes energy, and increases caloric needs
ANSWERS
Alzheimer's correct answer Deficiency of acetylcholine, neurofibrillary tangles,
amyloid deposits in the brain
*nutrition should include small frequent meals with finger foods high in protein
and carbohydrates
amputation correct answer Major complication is hemorrhage
Diagnostic test include: pulse volume recording, vascular studies, thermography
Anaphylaxis correct answer Histamine released causes- bronchospasm,
vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, hypovolemia and edema
—severe allergic reaction
Angina/MI correct answer Nitrate patient education- seek medical attention if
chest pain is not relieved by one tablet within 5 minutes, tablets should be
continued to be taken every 5 minutes, for a total of 3 tablets in 15 mins if pain is
not relieved
Order set: oxygen, ECG, Troponin
—calcium channel blockers vasodilate
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) correct answer OTC antihistamines can
aggravate the urinary symptoms
-patient education: urinating when you feel the urge to go, spacing fluid
consumption, not drinking fluids 2 hours before bedtime, notifying doctor if you
are unable to void
—urinary incontinence up to 6 months in prostatectomy patients
, Breast cancer S/S correct answer Dimpling of the skin of the breast, discharge
from the nipple, thickening of breast tissue, dry rash in the areola
Cataracts correct answer Cloudy vision, seeing spots or ghosts images and floaters
Cellulitis correct answer Localized— tenderness and redness
Systemic- malaise, chills fever
Chronic kidney disease correct answer Amphojel administered to bind with
phosphorus to increase the serum calcium
Daily fluid needs usually are calculated by adding 600 mL to the previous day's
fluid output level
Erythropoietin is excreted by the kidneys and stimulates bone marrow to produce
RBCs
closure angle glaucoma correct answer Sudden, acute pain, blurred vision, halos
around lights, N/V, headache on affected side
Complication of glaucoma? correct answer Blindness
complications of leukemia correct answer Infection, bleeding, anemia
—patient should be on neutropenic precautions
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) correct answer Respiratory effect
interferes with swallowing, depletes energy, and increases caloric needs
