NUR 242 Exam 4 |certified questions and answers 2026

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NUR 242 Exam 4 |certified questions
and answers 2026



What lab values are used to confirm heart failure? - correct-answer - BNP




S/S of Pulmonary Edema: - correct-answer - -Severe dyspnea or orthopnea

-Pallor

-Tachycardia

-Tachypnea

-Expectoration of blood tinged frothy sputum

-Wheezing/ crackles in the lungs

-Anxiety

-Nasal flaring

-Use of accessory muscles

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S/S of Bradycardia: - correct-answer - -Confusion

-Syncope (fainting)

-Dizziness

-Weakness

-Hypotension

-SOB

-Angina




Bradycardia treatment: - correct-answer - Atropine, epi, dopamine, IV fluids, O2




S/S of V-Tach: - correct-answer - -Angina

-Syncope (fainting)

-Light headedness

-Dizziness

-SOB

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V-Tach Treatment: - correct-answer - -O2

-Confirm with 12 lead EKG

-Mag Sulfate

-Lidocaine

-Amiodarone




S/S of V-Fib: - correct-answer - -fainting/loss of consciousness

-no pulse

-no breathing

-no BP or heart sounds



Within minutes pupils become fixed and dilated, skin cold and mottled




V-Fib treatment: - correct-answer - -DEFIBRILATION IS PRIORITY!



-Do CPR until defib is available

-Vasopressin, Epi, Amiodarone, lidocaine, mag sulfate, O2

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What seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or repeated seizures over 30 minutes? -

correct-answer - Status Epilepticus (Medical Emergency)




What medication do you give a pt in status epileptics? - correct-answer - IV push

lorazepam or diazepam




What is the priority for a pt in tonic clonic seizure? - correct-answer - Keep pt safe

and patent airway




S/S of MS: - correct-answer - -Dysarthria

-Dysphagia

-Fatigue

-Muscle weakness and spasticity

-Decreased visual and hearing acuity