NFDN 2003 - MIDTERM REVIEW questions with
accurate answers
_______ can reverse decreased RR due to opioids Ans✓✓✓ Narcan
A bronchoscopy permits visualization of what? Ans✓✓✓ larynx,
trachea, bronchi
A potential complication of peritoneal dialysis is Ans✓✓✓ abdominal
peritonitis
abbreviation to record oxygen saturation and pulse Ans✓✓✓ SPO2%
ABGS diagnostic test Ans✓✓✓ measures blood pH and arterial O2 and
CO2 levels
abrasion wound Ans✓✓✓ superficial injury caused by rubbing or
scraping of the skin against another surface example) bed linens, road
rash from accident
absent breath sounds Ans✓✓✓ could mean consolidation in that area
(pneumonia or mass)
acute wound Ans✓✓✓ acute incident of skin breakdown
,Air that develops in the pleural space is termed Ans✓✓✓
pneumothorax
alginates Ans✓✓✓ absorbs excessive moisture - used when large
amounts of drainage
ANURIA Ans✓✓✓ SUPPRESSION OR ARREST OF URINE -
OBSTRUCTION
Area where med hx is completed, allergies are verified and if not already
consent is signed with physician Ans✓✓✓ perioperative
Assessment of chest tubese Ans✓✓✓ tidying in water seal noted with
breathing
no tidying - lungs expanded or tubing is kinked
intermittent bubbling is ooko
**NO EXCESSIVE BUBBLING = INDICATES LEAK
*notify doc if greater than 100ml/hr
never clamp tubing - if going for tests may discontinue suction but leave
suction vent open
assessment of wounds Ans✓✓✓ type
location
size
color
,surrounding skin
odor
drainage/drains
temp
wound closures
pain tolerance
dressings removed/applied
Asthma Ans✓✓✓ episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or
obstructed airways
asthma Ans✓✓✓ narrow bronchi
atelectasis Ans✓✓✓ collapsed lung
Atelectasis Ans✓✓✓ collapsed lung
biopsy Ans✓✓✓ excision of small amounts of tissue removed to
examine
black wound Ans✓✓✓ eschar indicates thick, leathery, dead, necrotic
tissue - usually needs to be derided but in some cases where terminal and
healing is poor sometimes the eschar is just left alone to cover the
wound
, Blood accumulation in the pleural space Ans✓✓✓ hemothorax
blood urea nitrogen Ans✓✓✓ index of renal function
Body largest organ, protective barrier against disease-causing organisms,
bacteria and foreign materials; sensory organ for pain, temp, touch,
synthesize vdi D, protect body from trauma, mechanical, thermal and
chemical Ans✓✓✓ skin
Bronchoscopy Ans✓✓✓ the visual examination of the bronchi using a
bronchoscope
Can infection travel from foley bag to the bladder? Ans✓✓✓ yes
CBC Ans✓✓✓ Complete Blood Count
hematocrit tells number of circulkating cells
hemoglobin tells oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
if hemoglobin is low = hematocrit is low
WBC increase if infection present
RBC carries Hgb
chronic wound Ans✓✓✓ ongoing skim integrity issues
accurate answers
_______ can reverse decreased RR due to opioids Ans✓✓✓ Narcan
A bronchoscopy permits visualization of what? Ans✓✓✓ larynx,
trachea, bronchi
A potential complication of peritoneal dialysis is Ans✓✓✓ abdominal
peritonitis
abbreviation to record oxygen saturation and pulse Ans✓✓✓ SPO2%
ABGS diagnostic test Ans✓✓✓ measures blood pH and arterial O2 and
CO2 levels
abrasion wound Ans✓✓✓ superficial injury caused by rubbing or
scraping of the skin against another surface example) bed linens, road
rash from accident
absent breath sounds Ans✓✓✓ could mean consolidation in that area
(pneumonia or mass)
acute wound Ans✓✓✓ acute incident of skin breakdown
,Air that develops in the pleural space is termed Ans✓✓✓
pneumothorax
alginates Ans✓✓✓ absorbs excessive moisture - used when large
amounts of drainage
ANURIA Ans✓✓✓ SUPPRESSION OR ARREST OF URINE -
OBSTRUCTION
Area where med hx is completed, allergies are verified and if not already
consent is signed with physician Ans✓✓✓ perioperative
Assessment of chest tubese Ans✓✓✓ tidying in water seal noted with
breathing
no tidying - lungs expanded or tubing is kinked
intermittent bubbling is ooko
**NO EXCESSIVE BUBBLING = INDICATES LEAK
*notify doc if greater than 100ml/hr
never clamp tubing - if going for tests may discontinue suction but leave
suction vent open
assessment of wounds Ans✓✓✓ type
location
size
color
,surrounding skin
odor
drainage/drains
temp
wound closures
pain tolerance
dressings removed/applied
Asthma Ans✓✓✓ episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or
obstructed airways
asthma Ans✓✓✓ narrow bronchi
atelectasis Ans✓✓✓ collapsed lung
Atelectasis Ans✓✓✓ collapsed lung
biopsy Ans✓✓✓ excision of small amounts of tissue removed to
examine
black wound Ans✓✓✓ eschar indicates thick, leathery, dead, necrotic
tissue - usually needs to be derided but in some cases where terminal and
healing is poor sometimes the eschar is just left alone to cover the
wound
, Blood accumulation in the pleural space Ans✓✓✓ hemothorax
blood urea nitrogen Ans✓✓✓ index of renal function
Body largest organ, protective barrier against disease-causing organisms,
bacteria and foreign materials; sensory organ for pain, temp, touch,
synthesize vdi D, protect body from trauma, mechanical, thermal and
chemical Ans✓✓✓ skin
Bronchoscopy Ans✓✓✓ the visual examination of the bronchi using a
bronchoscope
Can infection travel from foley bag to the bladder? Ans✓✓✓ yes
CBC Ans✓✓✓ Complete Blood Count
hematocrit tells number of circulkating cells
hemoglobin tells oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
if hemoglobin is low = hematocrit is low
WBC increase if infection present
RBC carries Hgb
chronic wound Ans✓✓✓ ongoing skim integrity issues
