NR 324 Comprehensive Exam with Complete Solutions

NR 324 Comprehensive Exam with
Complete Solutions
Risks for PAD - ✔✔Smoking

Obesity
Elevates cholesterol



Ssx of PAD - ✔✔Intermittent claudication
Pain with elevation
Shiny skin/no hair
Capillary refill >3 seconds
No pulses



Treatment of PAD - ✔✔Low cholesterol diet

Plavix
Walking



Risks for PVD - ✔✔Smoking
Obesity
Family history
High sodium diet
Age
FVE



Ssx of PVD - ✔✔Ulceration
Unhealed wounds

,Leathery skin



Treatment of PVD - ✔✔Wound care

Compression
Elevation



Risks for AFib - ✔✔Sleep apnea

Family history
Surgery
MI, CAD, HF



Ssx of Afib - ✔✔Dizziness
Weakness
Diaphoresis
Pale
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Capillary refill >3sec
Palpitations



Treatment of AFib - ✔✔Anticoagulate

Surgery
Cardioversion



Main concern with AFIB - ✔✔Stroke



Diagnosis of Afib is made with ______ - ✔✔EKG

, Preload - ✔✔Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole



Managing preload problems - ✔✔Decrease fluid

Sodium restriction
Diuresis



Afterload - ✔✔Resistance/Tension left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood



Non-modifiable risks of HTN - ✔✔Age

Gender
Race
Genetics



Modifiable risks of HTN - ✔✔Obesity

Diet
Smoking
Lifestyle



Recommended diet for HTN - ✔✔Low sodium (DASH)



DASH diet - ✔✔High fruits/veggies

Low sodium
Low fat
Includes:
-whole grains
-fish