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med surg 2 final exam (test bank) questions and answers.

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an excess of urea in the blood - Correct Answer azotemia disorders of the kidneys and heart that cause dysfunction in the other organ - Correct Answer cardiorenal syndrome abnormal increase in the depth of respiratory movements - Correct Answer hyperpnea fast and deep respirations associated with metabolic acidosis - Correct Answer kussmaul respirations blood in stool, appearance of black tarry stool - Correct Answer melena urine output less than 400 ml/day - Correct Answer oligur...

Which assessment question should the nurse use to clarify patient information that's has been obtained a. "What are the most important things you need to know about your diet" b. "Am incorrect that you take two medications at home for your blood pressure?" c. "Have we talked about all of the tissues that you have with wound care?" d. "Can you talk about your discomfort?" - Correct Answer b. "Am incorrect that you take two medications at home for your blood pressure?" Which e...

GERD Risk factors include - Correct Answer Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include - Correct Answer asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifests differently depending on - Correct Answer the patient and the severity of the disorder GERD most common sympto...

What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia - Correct Answer Stimulation at level of T6 or above What are some examples of triggers of autonomic dysreflexia - Correct Answer restrictive clothing; full bladder/neurogenic bladder; fecal impaction; directive pressure s/a sitting in the wheel chair signs and systems of Autonomic Dysreflexia - Correct Answer hypertension, flushed face, headaches, JVD, bradycardic, diaphoresis, pale ext below the level of T6, nausea, dilated pupils, blurred vision, restle...

S/S of Hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill over the thyroid, Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat Intolerance, Weight loss S/S of Hypothyroidism - Correct Answer Fatigue, Mental sluggishness, Hypothermia, Dry flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight gane What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a spasm? - Correct Answer Chvostek sign What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate? - Correct Answer Hypo...

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - Correc...

Types of heart failure: - Correct Answer Disorders that increase workload of heart & disorders that interfere with heart pumping ability. Heart failure: - Correct Answer The left ventricle, right ventricle, or both fail as pumps. First side to fail - Correct Answer The left side fails first & the right side fails next as a result of left side failure. S/S of L side failure - Correct Answer Pulmonary: anxious, pale, tachycardic, auscultation of lung reveals crackles or wheezes, dyspnea, ...