PN 4003 Midterm Exam: Questions With In-Depth
Solutions
what condition is produced by enlarged adenoids? Correct Answer - Noisy
breathing
What intervention should you perform when caring for a patient with
epistaxis Correct Answer - apply direct continuous pressure
what is a cardinal sign of lung cancer Correct Answer - mucopurulent
sputum
A diagnosis of smoke inhalation is at increased risk for what Correct
Answer - acute respiratory distress syndrome
How to care for a patient during an acute asthma attack Correct Answer -
administer bronchodilator as ordered
Hypovolemic shock Correct Answer - occurs when blood volume drops
cariogenic shock Correct Answer - occurs with diminished heart function
neurogenic shock Correct Answer - occurs with nervous system problem
Long standing change of rheumatic heart disease Correct Answer -
valvular changes
lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect which system Correct Answer -
lymphatic system
lymphangitis may result in what Correct Answer - red streaks that follow
the course of the lymph channels
what is a common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent
edema in lymphedema Correct Answer - elevate the affected part of the
body
, a large amount of edema post mastectomy is due to Correct Answer - an
accumulation of lymphatic fluid that results from impaired lymph circulation
a patient with hypovolemic anemia may experience Correct Answer -
postural hypotension
coagulopathies Correct Answer - bleeding disorders that involve platelets
or clotting factors
an early sign of impeding heart failure Correct Answer - the presence of an
S3 sound
atherosclerosis will result in Correct Answer - fatty deposits in the lumen
of the arteries
it is appropriate to treat atrial fibrillation with a pacemaker Correct
Answer - false
what is blood pressure Correct Answer - the force produced by the volume
of blood inaiterial walls
normal PH of blood Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
PH greater than 7 Correct Answer - base (alkaline)
PH less than 7 Correct Answer - Acid
an appreciable decrease in respirations may in time produce Correct
Answer - acidosis
an excessive increase in respirations may in time produce Correct Answer
- alkalosis
What is respiratory acidosis? Correct Answer - carbonic acid (H2CO3)
excess
What is respiratory alkalosis? Correct Answer - carbonic acid (H2CO3)
deficit
Solutions
what condition is produced by enlarged adenoids? Correct Answer - Noisy
breathing
What intervention should you perform when caring for a patient with
epistaxis Correct Answer - apply direct continuous pressure
what is a cardinal sign of lung cancer Correct Answer - mucopurulent
sputum
A diagnosis of smoke inhalation is at increased risk for what Correct
Answer - acute respiratory distress syndrome
How to care for a patient during an acute asthma attack Correct Answer -
administer bronchodilator as ordered
Hypovolemic shock Correct Answer - occurs when blood volume drops
cariogenic shock Correct Answer - occurs with diminished heart function
neurogenic shock Correct Answer - occurs with nervous system problem
Long standing change of rheumatic heart disease Correct Answer -
valvular changes
lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect which system Correct Answer -
lymphatic system
lymphangitis may result in what Correct Answer - red streaks that follow
the course of the lymph channels
what is a common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent
edema in lymphedema Correct Answer - elevate the affected part of the
body
, a large amount of edema post mastectomy is due to Correct Answer - an
accumulation of lymphatic fluid that results from impaired lymph circulation
a patient with hypovolemic anemia may experience Correct Answer -
postural hypotension
coagulopathies Correct Answer - bleeding disorders that involve platelets
or clotting factors
an early sign of impeding heart failure Correct Answer - the presence of an
S3 sound
atherosclerosis will result in Correct Answer - fatty deposits in the lumen
of the arteries
it is appropriate to treat atrial fibrillation with a pacemaker Correct
Answer - false
what is blood pressure Correct Answer - the force produced by the volume
of blood inaiterial walls
normal PH of blood Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
PH greater than 7 Correct Answer - base (alkaline)
PH less than 7 Correct Answer - Acid
an appreciable decrease in respirations may in time produce Correct
Answer - acidosis
an excessive increase in respirations may in time produce Correct Answer
- alkalosis
What is respiratory acidosis? Correct Answer - carbonic acid (H2CO3)
excess
What is respiratory alkalosis? Correct Answer - carbonic acid (H2CO3)
deficit
