NUR 242 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT (FULLY SOLVED)
3 features of Miners disease? - correct answer- -Tinnitus
-One sided sensorineural hearing loss
-Vertigo
4 Cardinal symptoms of Parkinsons? - correct answer- -Tremors in
hands and fingers at rest (pill rolling)-increased with fatigue
-Bradykinesia or akinesia (slow or no movement)
-Rigidity
-Postural instability
A patient with claudication, what pulse is decreased in blood flow more
noted? - correct answer- Posterior tibial
,A pt is 15 hours Post-op from a femoral bypass graft. The nurse should
alert the MD if she finds? - correct answer- Pale, cool skin at surgical
site
A pt with intermittent claudication says "i have pain in my calf and ankle,
is this a sign of the above"? - correct answer- Yes
Age related macular degeneration progresses faster in patients who? -
correct answer- Smoke
Amputation complications: - correct answer- infection, phantom
limb pain, flexion contractions
Amputation Post-OP care: - correct answer- -DO NOT elevate limb
on pillow (can cause flexion contractures)
-1st 24 hours elevate the foot of the bed to decrease edema then keep
the bed flat
-24-48 hours- place the pt. in prone position to stretch muscles and
prevent hip flexion contractures
Assessment for pt with anterior cervical discectomy: - correct answer-
-Monitor for Respiratory difficulty
-Pts ability to swallow
-Hoarsness and ability to cough (can indicate laryngeal nerve damage)
, Atropine is given to? - correct answer- Increase HR in pt with
bradycardia
Before administering pt beta blocker what should you assess? - correct
answer- HR not <60, and BP
Before giving a pt rtPA (Retavase) what should you ask them about? -
correct answer- Ask if they are on any blood thinners or if they have
had surgery within the last 10 days
Bradycardia treatment: - correct answer- Atropine, epi, dopamine,
IV fluids, O2
Care of hearing aids: - correct answer- -Keep dry
-Wash ear mold with mild soap and water
-Clean debris from holes with toothpick
-Avoid hair spray
Clonic phase of seizure: - correct answer- Hyperventilation and
jerking of extremities
lasts about 30 seconds
DVT interventions: - correct answer- -SCDs
100% CORRECT (FULLY SOLVED)
3 features of Miners disease? - correct answer- -Tinnitus
-One sided sensorineural hearing loss
-Vertigo
4 Cardinal symptoms of Parkinsons? - correct answer- -Tremors in
hands and fingers at rest (pill rolling)-increased with fatigue
-Bradykinesia or akinesia (slow or no movement)
-Rigidity
-Postural instability
A patient with claudication, what pulse is decreased in blood flow more
noted? - correct answer- Posterior tibial
,A pt is 15 hours Post-op from a femoral bypass graft. The nurse should
alert the MD if she finds? - correct answer- Pale, cool skin at surgical
site
A pt with intermittent claudication says "i have pain in my calf and ankle,
is this a sign of the above"? - correct answer- Yes
Age related macular degeneration progresses faster in patients who? -
correct answer- Smoke
Amputation complications: - correct answer- infection, phantom
limb pain, flexion contractions
Amputation Post-OP care: - correct answer- -DO NOT elevate limb
on pillow (can cause flexion contractures)
-1st 24 hours elevate the foot of the bed to decrease edema then keep
the bed flat
-24-48 hours- place the pt. in prone position to stretch muscles and
prevent hip flexion contractures
Assessment for pt with anterior cervical discectomy: - correct answer-
-Monitor for Respiratory difficulty
-Pts ability to swallow
-Hoarsness and ability to cough (can indicate laryngeal nerve damage)
, Atropine is given to? - correct answer- Increase HR in pt with
bradycardia
Before administering pt beta blocker what should you assess? - correct
answer- HR not <60, and BP
Before giving a pt rtPA (Retavase) what should you ask them about? -
correct answer- Ask if they are on any blood thinners or if they have
had surgery within the last 10 days
Bradycardia treatment: - correct answer- Atropine, epi, dopamine,
IV fluids, O2
Care of hearing aids: - correct answer- -Keep dry
-Wash ear mold with mild soap and water
-Clean debris from holes with toothpick
-Avoid hair spray
Clonic phase of seizure: - correct answer- Hyperventilation and
jerking of extremities
lasts about 30 seconds
DVT interventions: - correct answer- -SCDs
