Nursing 176 Exam 3 Study Guide: Verified Questions & Answers (Grade A)

NURSING 176 EXAM 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A




Abdominal assessment order - correct answer- -Inspection,
auscultation, percussion, palpation


Afterload - correct answer- -Amount of pressure the
ventricles must overcome to eject the blood volume


Angina - correct answer- -No smoking, even electronic
cigarettes
-Exercise at least 3 times a day
-Nitroglycerin as prescribed
-Muscle relaxant for times of increased stress
-Avoid added salt


Appendicitis - correct answer- -Sudden disappearance of
pain may indicate appendix rupture
-Watch for peritonitis- priority (Elevated WBC's and temp)


Appendicitis: Early signs - correct answer- -Abdominal pain

,-Lack of appetite
-Nausea
-Vomiting


Aspirin - correct answer- -Thins blood to allow easier blood
flow


Asystole cardiac strip - correct answer- -Start CPR


Atrial Fibrillation cardiac strip - correct answer- -Prone to
strokes
-Pulmonary embolism


Beta blockers - correct answer- -Ends in -olol (metoprolol,
propanolol, carvedilol ,atenolol)
-Assess blood and apical pulse for 60 seconds


Blood path through the heart - correct answer- -Blood flows
from the lung to left atrium
-Blood flows from the right ventricle to the lungs for
oxygenation

, -Blood flows to the right atrium, from the inferior/superior vena
cava
-Blood flows from the left atrium through the mitral valve into
the left ventricle
-Blood flows from the right atrium through the tricuspid valve
into the right ventricle
-Blood flows from the left ventricle through the aorta and out to
systemic circulation


Bradycardia - correct answer- -Heart rate less than 60 bpm


Bradycardia cardiac strip - correct answer- -Assess vital signs
and level of consciousness


Celiac disease - correct answer- -An immune reaction to
eating gluten
-Diarrhea
-Fatigue
-Weight loss
-Bloating and gas
-GLUTEN-FREE diet