Nuft 341 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUFT 341 Chapter 32 Test Questions and Answers What is a modifiable risk factor to prevent CVD? - Answer-HTN As BP increases so does the risk of what conditions? - Answer-MI HF Stroke Renal disease Retinopathy What is essential for management of HTN? - Answer-Follow-up and adherence to treatment plan What are 3 factors for decreased prevalence of HTN in all ethnicities? - Answer-1. Born outside US 2. Do not speak English 3. Limited time living in US Which ethnicity has th...

NUFT 341 Peptic Ulcer Disease Exam Questions and Answers Which areas of the GI tract are susceptible to this condition? - Answer-Erosion of GI mucosa from HCl acid and pepsin Lower esophagus, stomach, duodenum, post-op gastrojejunal anastomoses (cross connection of stomach and jejunum) How is peptic ulcer disease classified? - Answer-Acute or chronic May also use location -gastric or duodenal What are the characteristics of acute peptic ulcer disease? - Answer-Superficial erosi...

NUFT 341 Med-Surg Final 2024 Exam Questions Marking Scheme Intravenous therapy - Answer - Infiltration - Answer -- Cause: > Improperly placed, dislodged, punctured vein wall - Signs/symptoms: > Coolness > Tight skin > Dependent edema > Absence of blood back flow Nursing action: > Stop infusion and remove device > Elevate limb > Check pulse and capillary refill Extravasation - Answer -Cause: > Vesicant drug goes into surrounding tissue ...

NUFT 341 MED-SURG FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia syndrome (HHS) - Answer-- Life threatening - Type 2 - Able to make enough insulin to prevent DKA, but still have severe hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, and ECF depletion - Impaired thirst and/or inability to replace fluids - Fewer early symptoms lead to high BG (> 600) - Ketones absent or minimal in blood and urine Signs/symptoms: - Dehydration - Lethargy and weakness - Tachycar...

NUFT 341 – CHAPTER 32-HTN EXAM QIESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS What is the DASH diet and what does it include? - Answer-Dietary Approaches to Stop HTN Focus on eating less red meats, fat, sugar, and Na Focus on eating more fruits, veggies, fat-free/low fat mil/milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts What are the 2 primary actions of antihypertensive drug therapy ? - Answer-Decrease circulating blood volume (CO) Reduce SVR What Pt. teachin...

NUFT 341 - PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+) What is intensity of sxs based on? - Answer-GI contents spill into peritoneal cavity 1. Sudden severe abdominal pain -may radiate to back and shoulders -no relief with food or antacids 2. Rigid/board like abdomen 3. Absent bowel sounds 4. N/v 5. Shallow respirations 6. Pulse increased and weak *these sxs develop w/in 2 hrs of perforation* Amount and duration of spillage What ...

NUFT 341 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Sprain - Answer-Injury to ligaments around a joint Wrenching or twisting motion, excessive stretching Strain - Answer-excessive stretching of muscle and fascia; may involve tendon Sprain and Strain Complications - Answer-Avulsion fracture - fragments of the bone loose Subluxation - partial dislocation Dislocation Hemarthrosis - bleeding into the joint space Sprains and Strains Treatment - Answer-RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation Ana...

NUFT 341 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS Preop respiratory assessment - Answer-History of dyspnea, coughing, or hemoptysis Stop smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery Sleep apnea, obesity, and airway deformities Preop immune assessment - Answer-Diabetes: Hypo/hyperglycemia Ketosis Cardiovascular alterations Delayed wound healing Infection Thyroid dysfunction: altered metabolic rate Addison's disease: Abruptly stopping replacement corticosteroids could cause Addis...

NUFT 341 Final Exam with Correct Answers Metabolic Syndrome components - Answer-Increased glucose level Obesity High BP High triglycerides Decreased HDL When should you check urine for ketones? - Answer-If glucose greater than 240 mg/dL, every 3-4 hours DKA/HHS management steps - Answer-FIRST: Ensure patent airway. If needed, administer O2 SECOND:Establish IV access. Begin fluid resuscitation (NSS first) until BP stabilized and urine output 30 mL/hr IV short-acting insulin drip...

NUFT 341 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client tells the nurse "I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up "which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions? - Answer-encouraging the client to drink 2 to 3 L of water daily A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Which...