NSG320 Latest update Exam Questions solved
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What indicates that Furosemide is not effective?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Normal potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
a) Bilateral pitting edema
When Furosemide and potassium chloride are effective, what do you expect to see?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Elevated potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
b) Weight loss and diuresis
What is a potential side effect of Furosemide?
a) Weight loss and diuresis
b) Elevated potassium levels
c) A potassium level of 3.1 (can cause hypokalemia)
d) Improved cardiac function
c) A potassium level of 3.1 (can cause hypokalemia)
What is the most important prevention of cancer?
a) Smoking cessation
b) Exercise
c) Healthy diet
d) Vaccination
a) Smoking cessation
,What is a common characteristic of early hypertension (HTN)?
a) No symptoms
b) Severe headaches
c) Chest pain
d) Rapid heart rate
a) No symptoms
As a nurse walking in, what is your priority?
a) A patient with Von Willebrand Disease found on the floor with a UAP
b) A patient with a mild headache
c) A patient requesting pain medication
d) A patient with a scheduled medication administration
a) A male patient with Von Willebrand Disease found on the floor with a UAP
An ECG shows ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse do?
a) Administer nitroglycerin
b) Check for a pulse
c) Increase the oxygen flow rate
d) Prepare for defibrillation
b) Check for a pulse
What should you monitor for if a patient is at risk for ventricular tachycardia?
a) Blood pressure changes
b) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
c) Respiratory rate
d) Urine output
b) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Identify the ECG wave represented by wide QRS complexes:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
, b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
d) Sinus bradycardia
c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Identify the ECG wave characterized by an absent or irregular P-wave:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Valsartan method
d) Sinus bradycardia
b) Atrial fibrillation
Identify the ECG wave characterized by abnormally fast, irregular waves:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Ventricular Tachycardia
d) Sinus bradycardia
c) Ventricular Tachycardia
Identify the ECG wave characterized by a slow, mostly straight line:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Valsartan method
d) Sinus bradycardia
d) Sinus bradycardia
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching on sodium intake?
a) "I can eat whatever food as long as I don't put table salt/extra salt on it."
b) "I should avoid processed foods high in sodium."
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What indicates that Furosemide is not effective?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Normal potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
a) Bilateral pitting edema
When Furosemide and potassium chloride are effective, what do you expect to see?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Elevated potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
b) Weight loss and diuresis
What is a potential side effect of Furosemide?
a) Weight loss and diuresis
b) Elevated potassium levels
c) A potassium level of 3.1 (can cause hypokalemia)
d) Improved cardiac function
c) A potassium level of 3.1 (can cause hypokalemia)
What is the most important prevention of cancer?
a) Smoking cessation
b) Exercise
c) Healthy diet
d) Vaccination
a) Smoking cessation
,What is a common characteristic of early hypertension (HTN)?
a) No symptoms
b) Severe headaches
c) Chest pain
d) Rapid heart rate
a) No symptoms
As a nurse walking in, what is your priority?
a) A patient with Von Willebrand Disease found on the floor with a UAP
b) A patient with a mild headache
c) A patient requesting pain medication
d) A patient with a scheduled medication administration
a) A male patient with Von Willebrand Disease found on the floor with a UAP
An ECG shows ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse do?
a) Administer nitroglycerin
b) Check for a pulse
c) Increase the oxygen flow rate
d) Prepare for defibrillation
b) Check for a pulse
What should you monitor for if a patient is at risk for ventricular tachycardia?
a) Blood pressure changes
b) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
c) Respiratory rate
d) Urine output
b) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Identify the ECG wave represented by wide QRS complexes:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
, b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
d) Sinus bradycardia
c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Identify the ECG wave characterized by an absent or irregular P-wave:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Valsartan method
d) Sinus bradycardia
b) Atrial fibrillation
Identify the ECG wave characterized by abnormally fast, irregular waves:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Ventricular Tachycardia
d) Sinus bradycardia
c) Ventricular Tachycardia
Identify the ECG wave characterized by a slow, mostly straight line:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Valsartan method
d) Sinus bradycardia
d) Sinus bradycardia
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching on sodium intake?
a) "I can eat whatever food as long as I don't put table salt/extra salt on it."
b) "I should avoid processed foods high in sodium."
