UTA NURS 5338 URGENT EMERGENCIES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

UTA NURS 5338 URGENT LATEST
EMERGENCIES
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



What clinical prediction rule is used when DVT is suspected? - ANSWERS--
Wells score

- D-dimer test (high sensitivity)



QUESTION 2



What type of imaging is used to diagnose DVT? - ANSWERS-ultrasound of
suspected veins



QUESTION 3



How is DVT treated? - ANSWERS-- commonly treated outpatient

- lovenox injections BID for a few days plus coumadin and then coumadin alone

- INR is required (should be between 2.0-3.0)

- coumadin diet

- Vitamin K is the antidote for increased INR

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QUESTION 4



What is the treatment for orofacial pain in primary care? - ANSWERS--
amoxicillin or clindamycin

- Peridex oral rinse and pain medication

- naproxen



QUESTION 5



Describe assessment findings for ketoacidosis - ANSWERS-- nausea

- vomiting

- abdominal pain

- acetone breath

- deep breathing (kussmaul breathing)

- decreased consciousness



QUESTION 6



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What is the main cause of hyperosmolar non-ketotic state? - ANSWERS-
dehydration




QUESTION 7



What is the goal A1C for diabetics? - ANSWERS-- less than 7%

- 6.5%



QUESTION 8



Describe vertigo - ANSWERS-Sense of movement and rotation of oneself or the
surrounding environment with a typical spinning sensation



QUESTION 9



Describe disequilibrium. - ANSWERS-- shakiness or instability when walking
related to musculoskeletal disorder or multi sensory deficits

- feeling off balance



QUESTION 10
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