NR304 Health Assessment II Final Exam Review Actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers Graded A+.
5 views 0 purchase
Course
NR304
Institution
NR304
What is PVD? - correct answer -It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels in the peripheral areas of the body (outside of the heart and brain specifically) to narrow, block, or spasm.
-It can occur in both arteries and veins.
(Ch. 20 pp,...
What is PVD? - correct answer -It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the
blood vessels in the peripheral areas of the body (outside of the heart and brain specifically) to narrow,
block, or spasm.
-It can occur in both arteries and veins.
(Ch. 20 pp, slide 2)
What is PAD? - correct answer Peripheral Artery Disease
-Occurs only in the arteries
(Ch 20 pp, slide 2)
Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
A. Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
B. The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
C. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
D. Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase. - correct answer
B
(Text, pg 509)
The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. The major artery supplying the arm is the _____
artery.
A: Ulnar
B: Radial
C: Brachial
D: Deep palmar - correct answer C.
(Text, pg 509)
, The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for palpation?
A:Behind the knee
B: Over the lateral malleolus
C: In the groove behind the medial malleolus
D: Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe - correct answer D.
(Text, pg 522)
A 65-year-old patient is experiencing pain in his left calf when he exercises that disappears after resting
for a few minutes. The nurse recognizes that this description is most consistent with _______ the left
leg.
A: Venous obstruction of your mom
B: Claudication due to venous abnormalities
C:Ischemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery supplying blood.
D:Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an artery supplying - correct answer
C
(I'm not able to find rationale for this question. I don't know that it's accurate. In my opinion, the RN
should assess for musculoskeletal related issues related to the pain before jumping the gun and
assuming the man has a partially blocked artery).
Define atherosclerosis
(Remember: Ather is a fatty!) - correct answer Atherosclerosis is "clogging" of
arteries by fatty plaques that are deposited on the walls of arteries.
Define arteriosclerosis
(Remember: Art is hard!) - correct answer Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the
arteries,
The nurse is reviewing venous blood flow patterns. Which of these statements best describes the
mechanism(s) by which venous blood returns to the heart?
A: Intraluminal valves ensure unidirectional flow toward the heart.
B: Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward the veins.
C: High-pressure system of the heart helps facilitate venous return.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller RealGrades. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
