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NUR 2243 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) FINAL EXAM | WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
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NUR 2243 Final Exam1. Autonomic Dysreflexia
Answer
- caused by SCI
- 1st assessment is bladder distension
2. S/sx of autonomic dysreflexia
Answer
- pounding headache
- diaphoresis
- bradycardia
- HTN (systolic BP can reach 300)
when the trigger/stimuli resolves the s/sx will resolve
3. Hepatitis A is caused by
Answer
fecal-oral contamination, usually food
ex
contaminated seafood not fully cooked, fruit/veggies overseas washed with contaminated water
,4. Hepatitis B is caused by
Answer
unprotected sex, needle sticks (IV drug user), blood transfusion
5. Who is most at risk for Hep B infection?
Answer
20 year old with multiple sexual partners
6. Hepatitis C is caused by
Answer
blood contact with infected person; cannot be spread casually
7. Hep C treatment
Answer
ribavirin; take a long time to work so med compliance is key, teach to use pill organizer
8. Pt present with hypotension, bradycardia, and dizziness, what would you anticipate
administering?
Answer
atropine; pt has symptomatic bradycardia
9. Primary manifestations of diabetes
Answer
,3 P's
polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia
10. Pt presents to the ED bleeding profusely from a head wound. What is the first action the
nurse should take?
Answer
don gloves/PPE
11. Manifestations of cirrhosis
Answer
- ascites, edema, elevated ammonia levels, proteinuria, low albumin, esophageal varices
- tx for ammonia is lactulose; diarrhea is expected
12. Cirrhosis pt with ascites may experience what pulmonary problem?
Answer
SOB, too much fluid in peritoneal cavity
13. A pt with cirrhosis has developed esophageal varices. What is the nurse's priority
Answer
- maintain airway
- monitor for s/sx of hemorrhage
, 14. Teaching pt with cirrhosis
Answer
- low sodium to reduce ascites
- watch protein levels to avoid high concentrations of ammonia and hepatic en- cephalopathy
15. S/sx of hyperthermia
Answer
sweaty red skin, tachypnea, tachycardia
16. Murmur is best heard on
Answer
right side of sternal border
17. PVC strip
Answer
dips after PQRS, occurs before next beat
18. Teaching for heart failure pt
Answer
- restrict salt in diet
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