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ReviewITestISubmissi on:IQuizIIWeekI4 NURSI6501NIAdvanc edIPathophysiology. 2020 FallIQuarter I I QuestionI1 When completing this quiz, did you comply with University’s Code ofICon... duct including the expe ctations for academic integrity? A 65-year- old female presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness ofI breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the: A 5-year- old female is found to have hypertension during three separate visits to her primary care provider. The nurse would expect tests to suggest that the hypertension is secondary to: QuestionI4 Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the first to fail in patients with mul tiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? A 52-year- old male is diagnosed with primary hypertension. He has no other health problems. Present treatm ent would cause the nurse to anticipate administering which drug to the patient? A 62-year- old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain at rest and with exertion. He d oes not have a history ofIcoronary artery disease and reports that the pain often occurs at night. H e is most likely experiencing which type of angina? A 50-year- old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseli ng. He has an elevated level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and a low level of high- density lipoprotein (HDL). Which of the following should the nurse advise him to avoid? A 52-year- old male presents with pooling of blood in the veins of the lower extremities and edema. The diag nosis is chronic venous insufficiency, and an expected assessment finding ofIthis disorder is: Selected Answer: Skin hyperpigmentation An 82-year- old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compe nsatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement ofIlarge volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patie nt is experiencing? When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what complications will the nurse moni tor for? A 50-year- old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE). Which ofIthe following symptoms most lik ely occurred before treatment? Selected Answer : Chest pain and shortness of breath A 50-year- old female presents with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The increase in atrial distension results in: Selected Answer: d. Increased heart rate A 65-year- old male is transported to the ER for chest pain. An electrocardiogram reveals a prolonged QRS i nterval. What is the nurse monitoring when the nurse observes the QRS complex on the electrocar diogram? The QRS complex reflects: Selected Answer: a. Ventricular activity A 50-year-old male with a 30- year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venou s distention in the upperIextremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse obs erve on the chart? Selected Answer: Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) QuestionI15 A 50-year- old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a vari able QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which ofIthe following is the most likely diagnosis to be r ecorded on the chart? Selected Answer: Atrial fibrillation What term should the nurse document for a detached blood clot? Selected Answer: Thromboembolus Which ofIthe following patients is at highest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE)? Selected Answe r: 72-year- old male who is recovering from hip replacement surgery in the hos pital A 50-year- old male is diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following symptoms would he most likely experience? Selected Answer: Syncope and faintin g A 51-year- old male is at the health clinic for an annual physical exam. AfterIwalking from the car to the clin ic, he developed substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and his jaw, lasti ng 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that this has occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse suspects he is most likely experiencing: Selected Answer : Stable angina Which ofIthe following findings in the patient with Raynaud disease would indicate a need for fur therIteaching? Selected Answer : The patient smokes cigarettes. A 56-year- old male is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following modifiable risk factors would the nurse suggest the patient change? Selected Answer: Smoking cigarettes Many valvular stenosis and regurgitation disorders in adults have a common etiology. Which of th e following conditions should alert the nurse that the patient may have both types of valve dysfun ction? Selected Answer : Rheumatic fever or heart diseas e A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by: Selected Answer: Endothelial injury and inflammatio n A 60-year- old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurys m is located? Selected Answer : Circle of Willis A 50-year- old female received trauma to the chest that caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker c ells ofIthe heart. Which of the following areas received the greatest damage? Selected Answer: Sinoatrial (SA) nod e A 65-year- old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures should the nurse assess for in this patient? Selected Answer: Right heart failure A 70-year- old female is in the hospital for pelvic fracture. She develops pulmonary thromboembolism. The n urse realizes this embolus is composed of: Selected Answer: Blood clo t A 28-year- old female presents with severe chest pain and shortness ofIbreath. She is diagnosed with pulmona ry embolism, which most likely originated from the: Selected Answer: Deep veins of the le g While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), which principle shou ld the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of t he upper extremities and head. Selected Answer: Occlusio n A 52-year- old female is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The nurse assesses for myocardial: Selected Answer : Ischemia A 59-year- old female is diagnosed with left ventricular failure. If a decrease in kidney perfusion occurs, the nurse knows this would ultimately cause: Selected Answer : Increased systemic vascular resistance [Show More]

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