NUR 480 FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED RESOLVED ANSWERS
>60-65 mmhg - answer ✔✔-normal MAP
abnormal activation of the clotting cascade
-> causes excessive bleeding and tiny clots throughout the body
increased PTT, PT and thrombin time - answer ✔✔-disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
a severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance
-> progressive impairment of two or more organ systems resulting from an uncontrolled inflammatory
response to a severe illness or injury - answer ✔✔-multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
normal BP
increased HR
decreased BS
cold + clammy skin - answer ✔✔-manifestations of compensatory stage of shock
decreased urinary output - answer ✔✔-role of ADH during hypovolemic shock
low O2 despite O2 administration - answer ✔✔-early manifestations of ARDS
shallow, slow RR
rapid HR - answer ✔✔-respiratory acidosis
hyperventilation - answer ✔✔-respiratory alkalosis
, hypersecretion of cortisol - answer ✔✔-cushing's syndrome
slowed down metabolism
-> levothyroxine
cold intolerance
sluggish
decreased HR
weight gain
decreased GI
dry, brittle nails and hair - answer ✔✔-hypothyroidism
excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone producing water retention in the body
fluid volume excess - answer ✔✔-syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
renin - answer ✔✔-pt's BP is 88/52 mmhg, kidneys will compensate by releasing what substance
Move patient to warm, dry place; remove damp clothing; place warm blankets on patient. - answer ✔✔-
Passive external rewarming
total body surface area - answer ✔✔-what characteristic of a burn will determine if the pt experiences a
systemic response
fracture of two or more adjacent ribs in two or more places that allows for free movement of the
fractured segment
-> paradoxal chest movement - answer ✔✔-flail chest
a collection of blood in the space between the skull and dura mater
arterial bleed with rapid neurologic deterioration - answer ✔✔-epidural hematoma
AND VERIFIED RESOLVED ANSWERS
>60-65 mmhg - answer ✔✔-normal MAP
abnormal activation of the clotting cascade
-> causes excessive bleeding and tiny clots throughout the body
increased PTT, PT and thrombin time - answer ✔✔-disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
a severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance
-> progressive impairment of two or more organ systems resulting from an uncontrolled inflammatory
response to a severe illness or injury - answer ✔✔-multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
normal BP
increased HR
decreased BS
cold + clammy skin - answer ✔✔-manifestations of compensatory stage of shock
decreased urinary output - answer ✔✔-role of ADH during hypovolemic shock
low O2 despite O2 administration - answer ✔✔-early manifestations of ARDS
shallow, slow RR
rapid HR - answer ✔✔-respiratory acidosis
hyperventilation - answer ✔✔-respiratory alkalosis
, hypersecretion of cortisol - answer ✔✔-cushing's syndrome
slowed down metabolism
-> levothyroxine
cold intolerance
sluggish
decreased HR
weight gain
decreased GI
dry, brittle nails and hair - answer ✔✔-hypothyroidism
excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone producing water retention in the body
fluid volume excess - answer ✔✔-syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
renin - answer ✔✔-pt's BP is 88/52 mmhg, kidneys will compensate by releasing what substance
Move patient to warm, dry place; remove damp clothing; place warm blankets on patient. - answer ✔✔-
Passive external rewarming
total body surface area - answer ✔✔-what characteristic of a burn will determine if the pt experiences a
systemic response
fracture of two or more adjacent ribs in two or more places that allows for free movement of the
fractured segment
-> paradoxal chest movement - answer ✔✔-flail chest
a collection of blood in the space between the skull and dura mater
arterial bleed with rapid neurologic deterioration - answer ✔✔-epidural hematoma
