NSG 2600 – Comprehensive Final Review Exam Questions with Verified Answers

NSG 2600 -
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
REVIEW EXAMS
QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS

, NSG 2600 - COMPREHENSIVE FINAL REVIEW EXAMS
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
*D*urable *P*ower of *A*ttorney for *H*ealthcare (DPOA): - Answer-● Legally designates proxy
decision maker should pt be incapacitated
● Supersedes general legal designations for decision making

● Age
● Gender
● Ethnicity
● Genetic predisposition
● Family hx - Answer-Non-modifiable risk factors r/t CABG

● Confusion
● Muscle twitching / tetany
● Parethesia (fingers & toes)
● Seizures
● N&V; Anorexia
● Polyuria

● ABG results:
- pH > 7.45
- PaCO2 = normal (partially compensated = > 45 mmHg)
- HCO3 > 28 mEq/L - Answer-● Metabolic alkalosis S/S

● JVD
● Muffled heart sounds
● Hypotension
● Narrow pulse pressure
● CT drainage stops
● Cyanosis of lips / nailbeds
● Restlessness - Answer-Cardiac tamponade S/S

● Muscle twitching
● Altered LoC / Irritability / Confusion
● Dyspnea
● HA
● Tachycardia


● ABG results:
- pH < 7.35
- PaCO2 > 45 mmHg
- HCO3 > 28 mEq/L - Answer-● Respiratory acidosis S/S

● Smoking
● Sedentary lifestyle / inactivity
● HTN
● DM
● Obesity
● Hyperlipidemia - Answer-Modifiable risk factors r/t CABG