PN 4003 MIDTERM COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ what is erythrocytosis
Answer: Increase or high level of RBCs
high altitude long term = high concentration of RBC (less oxygen in
atmosphere, body compensates)
◉ left vs right sided HF
Answer: Left sided:
Blood backs into lungs, can't fill, CAD and HTN
Side effects:
Fatigue, activity intolerance, dyspnea, SOB, cough, orthopnea,
inspiratory crackles, wheezes, S3 gallop.
Right sided:
Blood backs in the periphery. Third spacing.
Side effects:
COPD, Peripheral edema, JVD, hepatomegaly, anorexia
,◉ true or false: S3 sound is an indicator of heart failure
Answer: true
◉ myocardial infarction s/s
Answer: sudden sever chest pain
pain radiates to neck and left arm
indigestion
fatigue
nausea
hypotension
rapid weak pulse
low grade fever
◉ indication for a pacemaker
Answer: One major indication for a pacemaker is heart block, a
condition where the electrical signals that control the heartbeat are
delayed or completely blocked.
◉ true or false: a pacemaker is used for afib
Answer: false
, ◉ what is a risk of high bp?
Answer: stroke
◉ what is a tracheostomy
Answer: surgical procedure that involves inserting a tube into the
trachea to open it up to airflow
◉ complications of a tracheostomy
Answer: Bleeding: During or immediately after surgery.
Infection: At the surgical site.
Pneumothorax: Air enters the pleural cavity, causing lung collapse.
Subcutaneous Emphysema: Air trapped under the skin.
Tracheal Injury: Damage to the trachea or surrounding structures.
Tracheal Stenosis: Narrowing of the trachea at the site of the
tracheostomy.
ASSESSMENT 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ what is erythrocytosis
Answer: Increase or high level of RBCs
high altitude long term = high concentration of RBC (less oxygen in
atmosphere, body compensates)
◉ left vs right sided HF
Answer: Left sided:
Blood backs into lungs, can't fill, CAD and HTN
Side effects:
Fatigue, activity intolerance, dyspnea, SOB, cough, orthopnea,
inspiratory crackles, wheezes, S3 gallop.
Right sided:
Blood backs in the periphery. Third spacing.
Side effects:
COPD, Peripheral edema, JVD, hepatomegaly, anorexia
,◉ true or false: S3 sound is an indicator of heart failure
Answer: true
◉ myocardial infarction s/s
Answer: sudden sever chest pain
pain radiates to neck and left arm
indigestion
fatigue
nausea
hypotension
rapid weak pulse
low grade fever
◉ indication for a pacemaker
Answer: One major indication for a pacemaker is heart block, a
condition where the electrical signals that control the heartbeat are
delayed or completely blocked.
◉ true or false: a pacemaker is used for afib
Answer: false
, ◉ what is a risk of high bp?
Answer: stroke
◉ what is a tracheostomy
Answer: surgical procedure that involves inserting a tube into the
trachea to open it up to airflow
◉ complications of a tracheostomy
Answer: Bleeding: During or immediately after surgery.
Infection: At the surgical site.
Pneumothorax: Air enters the pleural cavity, causing lung collapse.
Subcutaneous Emphysema: Air trapped under the skin.
Tracheal Injury: Damage to the trachea or surrounding structures.
Tracheal Stenosis: Narrowing of the trachea at the site of the
tracheostomy.
