NSG 3130 Proficiency knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers 2024/2025
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NSG 3130 Proficiency knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers 2024/2025
An inflammation of the larger airways, increased production of mucus, and chronic cough - correct answer chronic bronchitis
An enlargement of small air sacs on the distal end of terminal bronchioles - correct a...
NSG 3130 Proficiency knowledge test Exam
Questions and certified Answers 2024/2025
An inflammation of the larger airways, increased production of mucus, and chronic
cough - correct answer chronic bronchitis
An enlargement of small air sacs on the distal end of terminal bronchioles - correct
answer emphysema
A reaction of airways to stimulation by irritants, allergens, pollutants, or cold air through
constriction and spasms - correct answer asthma
An infection in the lungs - correct answer pneumonia
Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure? Select-all-
that-apply: - correct answer -A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is
recovering from a myocardial infarction.
-A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and has severe mitral stenosis.
-A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension and is being treated for influenza.
A patient is being discharged home after hospitalization of left ventricular systolic
dysfunction. As the nurse providing discharge teaching to the patient, which statement
is NOT a correct statement about this condition? - correct answer "This type of heart
failure can build up pressure in the hepatic veins and cause them to become congested
with fluid which leads to peripheral edema."
Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
Select-all-that-apply: - correct answer Persistent cough
Crackles
Orthopnea
, A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. Which of the
following are expected findings with this condition? - correct answer -Echocardiogram
shows an ejection fraction of 38%
-Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea
True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually have a
normal ejection fraction. - correct answer True
Patient with left-sided DIASTOLIC dysfunction heart failure normally have a normal
ejection fraction. However, patients with left-sided SYSTOLIC dysfunction heart failure
usually do not because the heart is unable to CONTRACT efficiently rather than fill
properly as with diastolic dysfunction.
A patient has a history of heart failure.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the patient may be
experiencing heart failure exacerbation? - correct answer "I've noticed that I've gain 6
lbs in one week."
"While I sleep I have to prop myself up with a pillow so I can breathe."
Patients with heart failure can experience episodes of exacerbation. All of the patients
below have a history of heart failure. Which of the following patients are at MOST risk
for heart failure exacerbation? - correct answer A 73 year old male who reports not
taking Amiodarone for one month and is experiencing atrial fibrillation.
A 74 year old female presents to the ER with complaints of dyspnea, persistent cough,
and unable to sleep at night due to difficulty breathing. On assessment, you note
crackles throughout the lung fields, respiratory rate of 25, and an oxygen saturation of
90% on room air. Which of the following lab results confirm your suspicions of heart
failure? - correct answer BNP 820
Which of the following tests/procedures are NOT used to diagnose heart failure?
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