- Which is not an early sign of left sided heart failure?
- Nocturnal cough
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Feeling of heaviness in arms/ legs
- Which is not a valid treatment option for sickle cell crisis?
- Blood transfusion
- Provide a warm environment
- Prepare the patient for surgery
- IV fluids and pain management
- Which is NOT a treatment for heart failure?
- diuretics
- antibiotics
- heart transplant
- beta-blocker
- Essential care & education following mechanical valve replacement includes all BUT:
- anticoagulation therapy for life
- get prophylactic antibiotics for dental work
- monitor for bleeding
- use straight razor
- Which organ is affected the most in hemochromatosis?
- heart
- lungs
- liver
- kidneys
- Which is NOT a sign/symptom of leukemia?
- weight gain
- easy bruising
- elevated WBC
- hematuria
- Which patient is NOT at high risk for infective endocarditis?
- recent valve replacement AND dental work
- IV drug abuser
- recent heart surgery
- immunocompromised individual
- Which is NOT a diagnostic sign for pericarditis?
- ST elevation in all leads
- pericardial friction rub
- pericardial chest pain
- fever and signs of left sided heart failure
9. A deficiency in the number of red blood cells is called:
- anemia
- polycythemia
- hemophilia
- thrombosis
- Echocardiogram is used as a diagnostic tool for all BUT which disease?
- hypertension
- heart failure
- pericarditis
- valvular heart disease
- Which lab test is most likely elevated in hemophilia?
- Prothrombin time 1 / 3
- Creatinine
- Leukocytes
- Activated partial thromboplastin time
- Why would a patient have a pericardiocentesis?
- for pericardial effusions
- for cardiac tamponade
- for pleural effusions
- for ascites
- Which is NOT a sign/symptom of dilated cardiomyopathy?
- Echo shows ventricular hypertrophy
- weakness
- Echo shows dilated ventricles
- Palpitations
14. The medical term for platelet is:
- erythrocyte
- leukocyte
- phagocyte
- thrombocyte
- Which is NOT a recommendation for hypertension?
- increase sodium intake
- exercise 3-4 times per week
- lose weight
- adhere to medication regime prescribed
- Which is NOT a treatment in PAD?
- antiplatelet medication
- wear insulated shoes
- cross legs when sitting
- dependent positioning
- Which is included in education for polycythemia vera?
- wear support hose during the day
- drink 3L of fluid daily
- elevate feet when seated
- exercise as much as you want
- What should be avoided in patients with thrombocytopenia?
- rectal trauma, including enemas
- oral trauma, flossing
- contact sports
- electric shaver
- Which is an early sign of multiple myeloma?
- easy bruising
- hypertension
- bone fractures
- infection
20. Signs and symptoms of lymphoma include all BUT:
- fevers
- night sweats
- enlarged lymph nodes
- syncope
- What is the priority action when a reaction to an infusion is suspected?
- check the vitals
- reposition the patient
- stop the infusion 2 / 3
- assess the lung sounds
- Which is NOT a treatment for SVT?
- glucose administration
- adenosine
- vagal maneuvers
- synchronized cardioversion
- Which lab value is out of range?
- Hemoglobin - 15.0 mg/dL
- platelets 200,000 mm3
- white cell count 8,000 mm3
- prothrombin time of 26 seconds
- What is NOT a sign or symptom associate with hemophilia?
- hypertension
- abnormal or excessive bleeding
- joint and muscle hemorrhages
- joint and muscle pain
- Which sounds is indicative of mitral regurgitation?
- high-pitched holosystolic murmur
- rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
- blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
- systolic click
- Which sounds is indicative of mitral valve prolapse?
- high-pitched holosystolic murmur
- rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
- blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
- systolic click
- Which sounds is indicative of aortic regurgitation?
- high-pitched holosystolic murmur
- rumbling, apical diastolic murmur
- blowing, decrescendo diastolic murmur
- systolic click
- Which post-anesthetic care patient should be seen / assessed first?
- A patient with respiratory depression
- A patient with decreased blood pressure
- A patient complaining of pain
- An alert patient ready for transfer to the floor
- The nurse is preparing for initial rounds. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
- A client with diabetes with a glucose of 180
- A teenager scheduled for PT this morning
- A 78 year old with a pressure dressing needing changing
- a 35 year old with copious secretions from his tracheostomy
- Signs and Symptoms of Left sided Heart Failure (SATA)
- Pulmonary Edema
- Coughing
- Crackles
- Dependent Edema
- How often should a patient with heart failure weigh themselves?
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Daily
- Hourly
- What blood test is used to detect heart failure?
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