NSE 103 FINAL EXAM (2024-2025) | 775
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
what is systole? - <<,Answers<>>>contraction of the heart
what is diastole? - <<,Answers<>>>relaxation of the heart
what does stroke volume tell us? - <<,Answers<>>>the
functioning of the heart
what is the average stroke volume for a newborn? -
<<,Answers<>>>5 mL
if someone presents with dyspnea, what should you assess? -
<<,Answers<>>>all standard vitals + auscultate the lungs
what are arrhythmias? what do they feel like? -
<<,Answers<>>>irregular heart rhythms
may feel like the heart is skipping a beat or fluttering
if someone presents with arrhythmias & you are concerned
about clinical deterioration, what should you do? -
<<,Answers<>>>conduct a primary survey
__________ are common symptoms of heart disease, because
in people with heart failure, their _____________ -
<<,Answers<>>>coughing or wheezing
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
their blood can back up into their lungs, affecting breathing
what is expectorate? - <<,Answers<>>>sputum from
coughing
what is hemoptysis? - <<,Answers<>>>blood in sputum,
coughing up blood
if someone has peripheral edema, you should assess if ______
- <<,Answers<>>>if the edema is acute or chronic, and
unilateral or bilateral
if peripheral edema is acute & unilateral, it may be
__________ or ________ - <<,Answers<>>>DVT or an
injury
if peripheral edema is chronic & bilateral, it is more likely to
be a ___________ - <<,Answers<>>>systemic issue with the
heart
__________ and edema are often related -
<<,Answers<>>>nocturia/rapid weight gain
what is diaphoresis? - <<,Answers<>>>excessive sweating
, NSE 103 FINAL EXAM (2024-2025) | 775
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
what priorities of care are related to cardiac symptoms? -
<<,Answers<>>>chest pain may signify angina - could cause
a heart attack
or a hypertensive crisis - could lead to myocardial infarction
or stroke
what is a hypertensive crisis? - <<,Answers<>>>BP higher
than 180 and/or higher than 120
how should you approach assessing the chest of someone
wearing a binder? - <<,Answers<>>>ask non-judgemental
questions
explain, ask if they have questions
assess binder for proper fit
bruits heard in the carotid arteries may indicate______, which
is ________ - <<,Answers<>>>carotid stenosis, narrowing of
the carotid artery
what is the normal findings when assessing the carotid
arteries? - <<,Answers<>>>"2+ carotid pulsation equal
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
bilaterally, smooth contour with a quick upstroke and gradual
downstroke."
assessment of the jugular veins provides information on
__________ - <<,Answers<>>>the central venous pressure,
fluid status & functioning of right ventricle
distention of the jugular veins indicates: -
<<,Answers<>>>elevated central venous pressure - may be
indicative of fluid retention
what are the normal findings for jugular vein assessment? -
<<,Answers<>>>Right external jugular vein is flat with no
distension. Double diffuse pulsation of right internal jugular
vein at sternal notch."
where is the external jugular vein located? -
<<,Answers<>>>superficial to sternocleidomastoid
where is the internal jugular vein located? -
<<,Answers<>>>deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle;
seen in the sternal notch when supine
are distended/bulging jugular veins a critical finding? -
<<,Answers<>>>yes
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
what is systole? - <<,Answers<>>>contraction of the heart
what is diastole? - <<,Answers<>>>relaxation of the heart
what does stroke volume tell us? - <<,Answers<>>>the
functioning of the heart
what is the average stroke volume for a newborn? -
<<,Answers<>>>5 mL
if someone presents with dyspnea, what should you assess? -
<<,Answers<>>>all standard vitals + auscultate the lungs
what are arrhythmias? what do they feel like? -
<<,Answers<>>>irregular heart rhythms
may feel like the heart is skipping a beat or fluttering
if someone presents with arrhythmias & you are concerned
about clinical deterioration, what should you do? -
<<,Answers<>>>conduct a primary survey
__________ are common symptoms of heart disease, because
in people with heart failure, their _____________ -
<<,Answers<>>>coughing or wheezing
, NSE 103 FINAL EXAM (2024-2025) | 775
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
their blood can back up into their lungs, affecting breathing
what is expectorate? - <<,Answers<>>>sputum from
coughing
what is hemoptysis? - <<,Answers<>>>blood in sputum,
coughing up blood
if someone has peripheral edema, you should assess if ______
- <<,Answers<>>>if the edema is acute or chronic, and
unilateral or bilateral
if peripheral edema is acute & unilateral, it may be
__________ or ________ - <<,Answers<>>>DVT or an
injury
if peripheral edema is chronic & bilateral, it is more likely to
be a ___________ - <<,Answers<>>>systemic issue with the
heart
__________ and edema are often related -
<<,Answers<>>>nocturia/rapid weight gain
what is diaphoresis? - <<,Answers<>>>excessive sweating
, NSE 103 FINAL EXAM (2024-2025) | 775
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
what priorities of care are related to cardiac symptoms? -
<<,Answers<>>>chest pain may signify angina - could cause
a heart attack
or a hypertensive crisis - could lead to myocardial infarction
or stroke
what is a hypertensive crisis? - <<,Answers<>>>BP higher
than 180 and/or higher than 120
how should you approach assessing the chest of someone
wearing a binder? - <<,Answers<>>>ask non-judgemental
questions
explain, ask if they have questions
assess binder for proper fit
bruits heard in the carotid arteries may indicate______, which
is ________ - <<,Answers<>>>carotid stenosis, narrowing of
the carotid artery
what is the normal findings when assessing the carotid
arteries? - <<,Answers<>>>"2+ carotid pulsation equal
, NSE 103 FINAL EXAM (2024-2025) | 775
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
bilaterally, smooth contour with a quick upstroke and gradual
downstroke."
assessment of the jugular veins provides information on
__________ - <<,Answers<>>>the central venous pressure,
fluid status & functioning of right ventricle
distention of the jugular veins indicates: -
<<,Answers<>>>elevated central venous pressure - may be
indicative of fluid retention
what are the normal findings for jugular vein assessment? -
<<,Answers<>>>Right external jugular vein is flat with no
distension. Double diffuse pulsation of right internal jugular
vein at sternal notch."
where is the external jugular vein located? -
<<,Answers<>>>superficial to sternocleidomastoid
where is the internal jugular vein located? -
<<,Answers<>>>deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle;
seen in the sternal notch when supine
are distended/bulging jugular veins a critical finding? -
<<,Answers<>>>yes
