NUR 336 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Anaphylaxis ✅acute, immediate severe ige-mediated response
Anaphylaxis s/s ✅prussic urticaria, coughing, stridor, anxiety, LOC changes
Anaphylaxis treatment ✅epinephrine, corticosteroids, antihistamines
Asthma ✅chronic inflammation in airways with intermittent bronchoconstriction
Asthma s/s ✅wheezing, chest retractions, tachycardia, fatigue
Asthma triggers ✅pollen, mold, pet dander, tobacco smoke, exercise, anxiety, dust
Asthma nursing ✅peak-flow meter (G,YR), nebulizer, inhaler, IV/PO meds, O2
Atrial septal defect ✅hole in the wall that separates the left and right atria which allows
O2 rich and O2 poor blood to mix (inc work on the lungs and heart)
Atrial septal defect treatment ✅small hole may close on its own by 3y or with a patch;
larger hole requires surgery
Atrial septal defect nursing ✅long-term blood thinners, dental prophylaxis, education
Appendicitis ✅irritation, inflammation, and infection of the appendix
Atrial septal defect s/s ✅murmur present, may be asymptomatic
Appendicitis s/s ✅RLQ pain, rebound tenderness, fever, rigid abdomen, decreased
bowel sounds, pain at mcburney's, vomiting
Apendicitis nursing ✅antibiotics, fluid replacement, pain control, pre-op NPO and NGT
feeds, watch for perforation
Beta thalassemia ✅abnormal Hgb beta chains lead to rapid RBC destruction ( causes
severe anemia, cellular damage and free iron build up)
Beta thalassemia s/s ✅bone malformations, short stature, cardiomyopathy, yellow-
bronze skin, osteoporosis, spleen/liver enlargement
, Beta thalassemia treatment ✅blood transfusion, chelation therapy (decreases free
iron), splenectomy, growth hormone replacement
Cast care ✅handle wet cast with open palms, never put anything inside, monitor csms,
watch for compartment syndrome
Cerebral palsy ✅chronic, non progressive condition that involves an injury or disruption
to the brain *highly variable
Cerebral palsy risk factors ✅premature birth, low birth weight, neuro trauma
Cerebral palsy s/s ✅failure to reach milestones, seizures, sensory impairments
Cerebral palsy nursing ✅advocate, promote self care and safety, early interventions,
assistive devices, improve communication and self image
Child abuse indicators ✅injuries that don't align with the given story, symmetry in burns
or breaks
Cleft lip and palate ✅congenital anomaly of the lip or hard/soft palate, could be
bilateral or unilateral
Cleft lip and palate treatment ✅reconstructive surgery
Cleft lip and palate nursing ✅post-op: pain management, liquid only q72h, "welcome
sleeves", adaptive bottles
Cystic fibrosis ✅abnormalities in body's salt, water and mucus-making cells that cause
thick, sticky mucus to build up in organs (lungs, sinuses, liver, pancreas, intestines,
reproductive)
Cystic fibrosis s/s ✅steatorrhoea, failure to thrive, tachypnea, wheezing, retractions,
recurrent pneumonia
Cystic fibrosis nursing ✅percussion, mucolytics, bronchodilators, diet: inc protein,
calorie and fat
Dehydration ✅extracellular fluid volume deficit
Dehydration treatment ✅oral rehydration or IV if severe
Dehydration s/s ✅decreased intake, increased output
