ACHPN Exam Questions and Answers
Rated A+ (Verified)
ACC/AHA Stage C - ANSWER-past or current symptoms of HF assoc w/ underlying
heart dz (structural)
Comparable to mild II moderate III
AHA/ACC Stage B - ANSWER-Structural heart disease who have never had signs or
symptoms of HR
Comparable to
NYHA 1 mild
Aids Pps score criterea - ANSWER-Pps of 50
Allodynia - ANSWER-
Allodynia - ANSWER-Pain due to a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain (non
noxious stimulus)
Als patients lose the ability to control emotions causing inappropriate laughter or crying
this is callec - ANSWER-Pseudobulbular affect
ALS prognosis - ANSWER-3-6 yrs from diagnosis
American geriatric society states after one fall during the year a patient should be assed
for - ANSWER-Gait and balance if issues are found full assessment should be done via
get up and go
Ana statement on hospice palliative - ANSWER-Promote and improve the patients
quality of life through relief of suffering along the course of illness
Anhedonis - ANSWER-Loss of enjoyment/interest in activity
Another term for protien calorie malnutrition - ANSWER-Maramus
Ask-Tell-Ask method - ANSWER-What do you already know and what do you want to
know
Assess equals - ANSWER-Emr review patient assessment
Asterixis - ANSWER-tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended
, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) - ANSWER-a questionnaire useful for determining the
level of depressive symptoms that a person is reporting
Beneficence - ANSWER-To do in a way that ism in the best intreast of the patient
Borborygmi - ANSWER-stomach growling
Braden score for patient for skin breakdown - ANSWER-Equal to or less than 16
Calciphylaxis - ANSWER-Painful syndrome of small blood vessels located in fatty
tissues, blood clots and death of skin
Calcium has a direct relationship with ? - ANSWER-Phosphorus
Blood calcium rise
Phosphorus level falls
Cancer Diagnosis most related to patient depression - ANSWER-Pancreatic
Cancer patient increased back pain while lying flat - ANSWER-Spinal cord compression
Cancer patients must have a pps of what or below? - ANSWER-70%
Central somatozation - ANSWER-Sensitivity of central pain NMDA receptors
CervicalCancer patient 24 yrs old , md thinks depressed but she is hopeful, in a support
group and educating her self about dx. What is this? - ANSWER-Adjustment
Chorea - ANSWER-movements that are sudden, random, and involuntary
Chorea management - ANSWER-Haldol
complicated grief - ANSWER-a type of grief that impedes a person's future life, usually
because the person clings to sadness lasts over one year is considered
Complications of dementia - ANSWER-Aspiration
Pneumonia
Pyleonephritis
Sepsis
Bed sore advanced
Coolness in extremities distal to proximal death prediction? - ANSWER-2-3 hours
Copd first line medical management - ANSWER-Bronchodialators
O2
Ant inflammatory drugs
Rated A+ (Verified)
ACC/AHA Stage C - ANSWER-past or current symptoms of HF assoc w/ underlying
heart dz (structural)
Comparable to mild II moderate III
AHA/ACC Stage B - ANSWER-Structural heart disease who have never had signs or
symptoms of HR
Comparable to
NYHA 1 mild
Aids Pps score criterea - ANSWER-Pps of 50
Allodynia - ANSWER-
Allodynia - ANSWER-Pain due to a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain (non
noxious stimulus)
Als patients lose the ability to control emotions causing inappropriate laughter or crying
this is callec - ANSWER-Pseudobulbular affect
ALS prognosis - ANSWER-3-6 yrs from diagnosis
American geriatric society states after one fall during the year a patient should be assed
for - ANSWER-Gait and balance if issues are found full assessment should be done via
get up and go
Ana statement on hospice palliative - ANSWER-Promote and improve the patients
quality of life through relief of suffering along the course of illness
Anhedonis - ANSWER-Loss of enjoyment/interest in activity
Another term for protien calorie malnutrition - ANSWER-Maramus
Ask-Tell-Ask method - ANSWER-What do you already know and what do you want to
know
Assess equals - ANSWER-Emr review patient assessment
Asterixis - ANSWER-tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended
, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) - ANSWER-a questionnaire useful for determining the
level of depressive symptoms that a person is reporting
Beneficence - ANSWER-To do in a way that ism in the best intreast of the patient
Borborygmi - ANSWER-stomach growling
Braden score for patient for skin breakdown - ANSWER-Equal to or less than 16
Calciphylaxis - ANSWER-Painful syndrome of small blood vessels located in fatty
tissues, blood clots and death of skin
Calcium has a direct relationship with ? - ANSWER-Phosphorus
Blood calcium rise
Phosphorus level falls
Cancer Diagnosis most related to patient depression - ANSWER-Pancreatic
Cancer patient increased back pain while lying flat - ANSWER-Spinal cord compression
Cancer patients must have a pps of what or below? - ANSWER-70%
Central somatozation - ANSWER-Sensitivity of central pain NMDA receptors
CervicalCancer patient 24 yrs old , md thinks depressed but she is hopeful, in a support
group and educating her self about dx. What is this? - ANSWER-Adjustment
Chorea - ANSWER-movements that are sudden, random, and involuntary
Chorea management - ANSWER-Haldol
complicated grief - ANSWER-a type of grief that impedes a person's future life, usually
because the person clings to sadness lasts over one year is considered
Complications of dementia - ANSWER-Aspiration
Pneumonia
Pyleonephritis
Sepsis
Bed sore advanced
Coolness in extremities distal to proximal death prediction? - ANSWER-2-3 hours
Copd first line medical management - ANSWER-Bronchodialators
O2
Ant inflammatory drugs
