MED/SURG (possible questions with 100% correct answers)

The nurse is assessing a patient with advance cirrhosis. The nurse should be alert for which sign of hepatic deterioration correct answers Altered Level of Consciousness This scenario describe hepatic encephalopathy. This cause central nervous system toxicity, Leading to Altered Level of Consciousness, Confusion, and coma Hepatic encephalopathy correct answers The loss of brain function when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins from the blood. Cirrhosis correct answers Chronic liver damage from a variety of causes leading to scarring and liver failure. What is Valvular Disease correct answers Valvular heart disease is characterized by damage to or a defect in one of the four heart valves: the mitral, aortic, tricuspid or pulmonary What does Syncope mean? correct answers temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure. What does Dyspnea mean? correct answers Labored Breathing Exertion mean correct answers with effort, Force What does Aortic stenosis mean? correct answers Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve. This causes reduced cardiac output and increased left ventricular pressure Syncope is a hallmark sign of aortic stenosis Malignant Neoplasm correct answers A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue S/S of hyperglycemia correct answers Polyphagia (excessive hunger/ Increas Appetite) Polydipsia (excessive thirst) Polyuria (excessive urination) Fatigue Dry Mouth Pruritus (severe Itching) Blurred Vision S/S of hypoglycemia correct answers Shakiness Anxiety Nervousness Diaphoresis Palpitation Coldness