NUR256 FINAL EXAM FLASHCARDS QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
8 Ds of Stroke Care Correct Answers Includes detection,
dispatch, delivery, door time, data, decision, drug/device,
disposition
ABCs in Postoperative Care Correct Answers Airway,
Breathing, Circulation
Abdominal Pain Management Correct Answers Get them
ambulating (gassy)
Accidental removal of parathyroid gland Correct Answers
Assess for signs of hypocalcemia
Accountability Correct Answers Always on RN; must follow up
on actions and outcomes.
ACE Inhibitors Correct Answers Lisinopril; check BP; cough
expected; stop for Angioedema; prevents RAAS → allows
vasodilation
Acid-Fast Sputum Test Correct Answers Confirmatory test for
active tuberculosis.
Acidosis Correct Answers Increased acidity in the body.
Acromegaly Correct Answers Excessive growth after closure of
epiphyseal plate.
,ACTH Correct Answers Adrenocorticotropic Hormone;
stimulates adrenal glands.
ACTH Level Normal Range Correct Answers 6-76 pg/mL.
Acute Coronary Syndrome Correct Answers Includes Stable
Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
Addison's Disease Correct Answers Hyposecretion of cortisol,
aldosterone + sex hormones.
Adequate perineal hygiene Correct Answers Necessary when
incontinent to prevent infections.
ADH Correct Answers Antidiuretic Hormone; reabsorbs water.
ADLs Correct Answers Activities of Daily Living, including
vitals, specimen collection, mobility, hygiene, and ambulation.
Airborne Precautions Correct Answers Negative pressure room
and N95 masks required for TB patients.
Airway Management Correct Answers Includes ET/OPA/NPA,
positioning, and monitoring respiratory rate and oxygen
saturation
Airway obstruction risk Correct Answers ABCs!
Aldosterone Correct Answers Pulls water in.
Aldrete Score Correct Answers Discharge score of 7 or 8
,Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency Correct Answers Genetic
condition that can lead to emphysema.
Alpha Cells Correct Answers Produce glucagon in the pancreas.
Anemia Correct Answers A condition characterized by a
deficiency of red blood cells.
Anesthesiologist or CRNA Correct Answers Responsible for
monitoring airway, breathing, circulation, access, and vital signs
Angina + Myocardial infarction Risk Factors Correct Answers
Nomodifiable: Familial history, Age, Gender, Race
Antibiotics for Chron's Correct Answers Metaconizole (Flagyl)
Antibiotics Post-Surgery Correct Answers To minimize flora
(surgery)
Anticholinergics Correct Answers Medications like ipratropium
that prevent bronchospasm.
Antidote for Edrophonium Correct Answers Atropine Sulfate.
Antidote for Iron Correct Answers Deferoxamine.
Antidote for Lorazepam Correct Answers Flumazenil.
Antipyretic use Correct Answers For fever
, Aplastic Anemia Correct Answers Anemia due to
malfunctioning bone marrow.
APTT Correct Answers 35-45 seconds
Aspiration Precaution Correct Answers Measures to prevent
aspiration during eating.
Aspiration Precautions Correct Answers Feeding upright,
managing food consistency, tucking chin to chest when
swallowing.
Aspirin Correct Answers Antiplatelet, 81 mg, GI irritant,
salicylism aspirin toxicity
Aspirin Preoperative Guidelines Correct Answers Needs to be
held 7-10 days before surgery.
Assess bleeding Correct Answers Neck is vascular
Atelectasis Correct Answers Collapse of alveoli that can lead to
pneumonia
Atrioventricular Node Correct Answers Transmits 40-60 bpm
when SA node fails.
AV Fistula Correct Answers Anastomosis of vein and artery;
takes 6-8 weeks to heal.
AV Shunt Correct Answers Catheter implanted under arm
connecting vein and artery; takes 1-2 weeks to heal.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
8 Ds of Stroke Care Correct Answers Includes detection,
dispatch, delivery, door time, data, decision, drug/device,
disposition
ABCs in Postoperative Care Correct Answers Airway,
Breathing, Circulation
Abdominal Pain Management Correct Answers Get them
ambulating (gassy)
Accidental removal of parathyroid gland Correct Answers
Assess for signs of hypocalcemia
Accountability Correct Answers Always on RN; must follow up
on actions and outcomes.
ACE Inhibitors Correct Answers Lisinopril; check BP; cough
expected; stop for Angioedema; prevents RAAS → allows
vasodilation
Acid-Fast Sputum Test Correct Answers Confirmatory test for
active tuberculosis.
Acidosis Correct Answers Increased acidity in the body.
Acromegaly Correct Answers Excessive growth after closure of
epiphyseal plate.
,ACTH Correct Answers Adrenocorticotropic Hormone;
stimulates adrenal glands.
ACTH Level Normal Range Correct Answers 6-76 pg/mL.
Acute Coronary Syndrome Correct Answers Includes Stable
Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
Addison's Disease Correct Answers Hyposecretion of cortisol,
aldosterone + sex hormones.
Adequate perineal hygiene Correct Answers Necessary when
incontinent to prevent infections.
ADH Correct Answers Antidiuretic Hormone; reabsorbs water.
ADLs Correct Answers Activities of Daily Living, including
vitals, specimen collection, mobility, hygiene, and ambulation.
Airborne Precautions Correct Answers Negative pressure room
and N95 masks required for TB patients.
Airway Management Correct Answers Includes ET/OPA/NPA,
positioning, and monitoring respiratory rate and oxygen
saturation
Airway obstruction risk Correct Answers ABCs!
Aldosterone Correct Answers Pulls water in.
Aldrete Score Correct Answers Discharge score of 7 or 8
,Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency Correct Answers Genetic
condition that can lead to emphysema.
Alpha Cells Correct Answers Produce glucagon in the pancreas.
Anemia Correct Answers A condition characterized by a
deficiency of red blood cells.
Anesthesiologist or CRNA Correct Answers Responsible for
monitoring airway, breathing, circulation, access, and vital signs
Angina + Myocardial infarction Risk Factors Correct Answers
Nomodifiable: Familial history, Age, Gender, Race
Antibiotics for Chron's Correct Answers Metaconizole (Flagyl)
Antibiotics Post-Surgery Correct Answers To minimize flora
(surgery)
Anticholinergics Correct Answers Medications like ipratropium
that prevent bronchospasm.
Antidote for Edrophonium Correct Answers Atropine Sulfate.
Antidote for Iron Correct Answers Deferoxamine.
Antidote for Lorazepam Correct Answers Flumazenil.
Antipyretic use Correct Answers For fever
, Aplastic Anemia Correct Answers Anemia due to
malfunctioning bone marrow.
APTT Correct Answers 35-45 seconds
Aspiration Precaution Correct Answers Measures to prevent
aspiration during eating.
Aspiration Precautions Correct Answers Feeding upright,
managing food consistency, tucking chin to chest when
swallowing.
Aspirin Correct Answers Antiplatelet, 81 mg, GI irritant,
salicylism aspirin toxicity
Aspirin Preoperative Guidelines Correct Answers Needs to be
held 7-10 days before surgery.
Assess bleeding Correct Answers Neck is vascular
Atelectasis Correct Answers Collapse of alveoli that can lead to
pneumonia
Atrioventricular Node Correct Answers Transmits 40-60 bpm
when SA node fails.
AV Fistula Correct Answers Anastomosis of vein and artery;
takes 6-8 weeks to heal.
AV Shunt Correct Answers Catheter implanted under arm
connecting vein and artery; takes 1-2 weeks to heal.
