Exam 3 PNVN 1631 Newest 2026 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already
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What symptoms would you expect from a patient who has a history of cardiac
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER--Edema
-SOB w/mild activity
-Limited physical activity
What medication would be given for suspected cardiac insufficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ACE inhibitors
How might nausea and vomiting affect affect potassium levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Low blood potassium typically occurs because of an excessive loss of
potassium in your digestive tract. This may be due to frequent vomiting, diarrhea
or laxative use. Low levels of potassium can cause heart arrhythmias. Normal
potassium levels include 3.5-4.5.
When might you hold a loop diuretic? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loop diuretics such
as Furosemide can cause potassium levels to be extremely low, this is when you
would hold the medication.
,Adult health Pg. 475
How might you assess skin turgor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Checking for skin
tenting which indicates dehydration.
Oliguric phase of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary output less than 400 mL/day
Occurs within 1 to 7 days after injury
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Urinalysis may show casts, RBCs, WBCs
Adult health Pg. 474
What is the name of the support group for patients on home dialysis founded in
1969? - CORRECT ANSWER-The AAKP (American association of kidney
patients) is the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in
the U.S. Founded in 1969 by six dialysis patients, with doctor encouragement, our
Founders helped create the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program, saving more
than one million lives since 1973.
Which group was established in 1950 as a voluntary, nonprofit organization
dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The National Kidney Foundation-improving the health and well being
, of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increasing the
availability of organs for transplantation.
A post TURP patient complains of spasm and pain. What should you check or
consider? - CORRECT ANSWER--Check catheter drainage tubes frequently for
kinks that would cause bladder spasms.
-Advise the patient not to try and void around the catheter because this
contributes to bladder spams.
-Belladonna and. Opus rectal suppositories are helpful to relieve bladder spasms
but are. Not used in the retro-pubic approach because rectal stimulation is
contraindicated.
-Instruct him to void with the first urge to prevent increased bladder pressure
against the operative site.
Adult health Pg. 467
Why does a patient with nephrosis need bed rest? Positioning helps with what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Maintaining bed rest in the presence of edema (recumbent
position may initiate diuresis (excessive urine)) and assessing electrolyte
imbalance and assessing skin integrity.
Adult health Pg. 471
and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What symptoms would you expect from a patient who has a history of cardiac
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER--Edema
-SOB w/mild activity
-Limited physical activity
What medication would be given for suspected cardiac insufficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ACE inhibitors
How might nausea and vomiting affect affect potassium levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Low blood potassium typically occurs because of an excessive loss of
potassium in your digestive tract. This may be due to frequent vomiting, diarrhea
or laxative use. Low levels of potassium can cause heart arrhythmias. Normal
potassium levels include 3.5-4.5.
When might you hold a loop diuretic? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loop diuretics such
as Furosemide can cause potassium levels to be extremely low, this is when you
would hold the medication.
,Adult health Pg. 475
How might you assess skin turgor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Checking for skin
tenting which indicates dehydration.
Oliguric phase of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary output less than 400 mL/day
Occurs within 1 to 7 days after injury
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Urinalysis may show casts, RBCs, WBCs
Adult health Pg. 474
What is the name of the support group for patients on home dialysis founded in
1969? - CORRECT ANSWER-The AAKP (American association of kidney
patients) is the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in
the U.S. Founded in 1969 by six dialysis patients, with doctor encouragement, our
Founders helped create the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program, saving more
than one million lives since 1973.
Which group was established in 1950 as a voluntary, nonprofit organization
dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The National Kidney Foundation-improving the health and well being
, of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increasing the
availability of organs for transplantation.
A post TURP patient complains of spasm and pain. What should you check or
consider? - CORRECT ANSWER--Check catheter drainage tubes frequently for
kinks that would cause bladder spasms.
-Advise the patient not to try and void around the catheter because this
contributes to bladder spams.
-Belladonna and. Opus rectal suppositories are helpful to relieve bladder spasms
but are. Not used in the retro-pubic approach because rectal stimulation is
contraindicated.
-Instruct him to void with the first urge to prevent increased bladder pressure
against the operative site.
Adult health Pg. 467
Why does a patient with nephrosis need bed rest? Positioning helps with what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Maintaining bed rest in the presence of edema (recumbent
position may initiate diuresis (excessive urine)) and assessing electrolyte
imbalance and assessing skin integrity.
Adult health Pg. 471
