PN 4003 FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
which degree burns require skin grafts? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3rd and 4th degree
what is conductive hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER - hearing loss that is due to
diminished sound reaching middle and inner ear.
sensorineural hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER - the most common form of hearing
loss, also called nerve deafness; caused by damage to the cochlea's receptor cells or to the
auditory nerves
menieres disease - CORRECT ANSWER - tinnitus, vertigo, unilateral fluctuating hearing
loss. nausea vomiting or diaphoresis may occur. cause is unknown. meds are used to control
symptoms
otosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER - conductive hearing loss that occurs when osicles
become softened, spongy, highly vascular and partially or totally fixed. TX=H
acoustic neuroma - CORRECT ANSWER - benign tumor on the auditory nerve (8th
cranial nerve) that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
ottis media - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation or infection of the middle ear
ottis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)
what is sensation - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to recieve and process stimuli through
sensory organs
,what is reception - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to experience recognize and organize
and interpret sensory stimuli
sensory perception - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to receive sensory impression and
through optical association relate the stimula to past experiences and form an impression of the
nature of the stimulus
cognition - CORRECT ANSWER - all the mental activities associated with thinking,
knowing, remembering, and communicating
what is a potential effect of diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER - hypokalemia
what is hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A serum potassium level less than 3.5
mEq/L.
best way to monitor hypervolemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - daily weights
how much fluid is lost a day via sweat? - CORRECT ANSWER - 900mL
how much fluid a day is lost via the kidneys? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1500mL
what is urine specific gravity? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific gravity evaluates the
kidney's ability to regulate fluid balance & evaluate the hydration status of the body.
urine specific gravity range - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.005-1.030
lower = less concentrated, more hydrated
two major electrolytes that regulate fluid balance - CORRECT ANSWER - sodium and
chloride
, 3 types of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma
most common skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - basal cell carcinoma
psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered
with silvery scales
characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles) - CORRECT ANSWER - pustules
what is urolithiasis - CORRECT ANSWER - kidney stones
care of a client with urinary calculi - CORRECT ANSWER - lots of fluids, move around
more, monitor I/O's, run urine through a strainer to check for stones passing
what is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)? - CORRECT ANSWER - -an artery is connected
directly to a vein
-the high blood flow from the artery through the vein helps the access grow larger and stronger,
making needle insertions for dialysis easier
care of client with arteriovenous fistula - CORRECT ANSWER - keep access site clean,
DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON THAT ARM! no blood labs either. monitor for
redness or swelling
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) - CORRECT ANSWER - the rapid onset of
inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney.
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) s/s - CORRECT ANSWER - * Gross hematuria
* Recent strep infection.
* HTN
Questions and CORRECT Answers
which degree burns require skin grafts? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3rd and 4th degree
what is conductive hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER - hearing loss that is due to
diminished sound reaching middle and inner ear.
sensorineural hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER - the most common form of hearing
loss, also called nerve deafness; caused by damage to the cochlea's receptor cells or to the
auditory nerves
menieres disease - CORRECT ANSWER - tinnitus, vertigo, unilateral fluctuating hearing
loss. nausea vomiting or diaphoresis may occur. cause is unknown. meds are used to control
symptoms
otosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER - conductive hearing loss that occurs when osicles
become softened, spongy, highly vascular and partially or totally fixed. TX=H
acoustic neuroma - CORRECT ANSWER - benign tumor on the auditory nerve (8th
cranial nerve) that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
ottis media - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation or infection of the middle ear
ottis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)
what is sensation - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to recieve and process stimuli through
sensory organs
,what is reception - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to experience recognize and organize
and interpret sensory stimuli
sensory perception - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to receive sensory impression and
through optical association relate the stimula to past experiences and form an impression of the
nature of the stimulus
cognition - CORRECT ANSWER - all the mental activities associated with thinking,
knowing, remembering, and communicating
what is a potential effect of diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER - hypokalemia
what is hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A serum potassium level less than 3.5
mEq/L.
best way to monitor hypervolemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - daily weights
how much fluid is lost a day via sweat? - CORRECT ANSWER - 900mL
how much fluid a day is lost via the kidneys? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1500mL
what is urine specific gravity? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific gravity evaluates the
kidney's ability to regulate fluid balance & evaluate the hydration status of the body.
urine specific gravity range - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.005-1.030
lower = less concentrated, more hydrated
two major electrolytes that regulate fluid balance - CORRECT ANSWER - sodium and
chloride
, 3 types of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma
most common skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - basal cell carcinoma
psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered
with silvery scales
characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles) - CORRECT ANSWER - pustules
what is urolithiasis - CORRECT ANSWER - kidney stones
care of a client with urinary calculi - CORRECT ANSWER - lots of fluids, move around
more, monitor I/O's, run urine through a strainer to check for stones passing
what is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)? - CORRECT ANSWER - -an artery is connected
directly to a vein
-the high blood flow from the artery through the vein helps the access grow larger and stronger,
making needle insertions for dialysis easier
care of client with arteriovenous fistula - CORRECT ANSWER - keep access site clean,
DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON THAT ARM! no blood labs either. monitor for
redness or swelling
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) - CORRECT ANSWER - the rapid onset of
inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney.
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) s/s - CORRECT ANSWER - * Gross hematuria
* Recent strep infection.
* HTN
