Fundamentals Final Exam Review

Swelling noted over bony prominences or dependent extremities is called

Weight gain, edema, increased BP, bounding pulse, and crackles in lower lobes of lungs are signs/symptoms of

Occurs when air enters the pleural space causing collapse of the lung.

Which of the following is caused by leakage of IV fluids into tissue & can cause swelling & pain?

An ileal conduit and continent urostomy are types of urinary diversions.

Which type of long term care requires 24 hour nursing care and may include IV therapy and wound care management.

The best time to obtain a sputum specimen is

Normal oxygen saturation levels are 90-100%.

Skin turgor is a good indicator of hydration status in older adults.

Palliative care and hospice care are focused more on

Which type of catheter would you expect for a patient after a TURP to have that provides continuous bladder irrigation?

All patients have the right to receive medical care considerate of their culture, religion, and spirituality.

Which of the following is a hypotonic fluid?

What happens to a cell when there is a high concentration of sodium in it causing water to move into the cell?

Patients who need to increase their potassium (K+) intake would be encouraged to eat which foods?

Casual-personal proxemics means maintaining a distance of ______ between themselves and others.

When medications and treatments are used with the intent to heal or cure a patient's illness.

Pain, burning, tenderness, and warmth to touch are all signs of which IV therapy complication?

This electrolyte is responsible for controlling fluid distribution throughout body; water follows ________.

Which oxygen delivery system provides the highest concentration of O2 (100% at 15L/min?

A potassium imbalance can lead to:

Which type of catheter would the nurse use for a one-time drainage of urine or to obtain a sterile urine specimen?

A shrill high-pitched harsh crowing sound on inspiration that is a sign of airway obstruction is

Barriers to communication include all of the following except

Minimal urine output less than 30 ml/hr is

Acid-base balance is regulated by three systems: respiratory system, renal system, and the ____________.

Which color of sputum would you expect to see if the patient has pulmonary edema?

The majority of body fluids are located

0.9% NaCl is which type of IV fluid?

Instructing patients on health promotion, explaining diseases, and treatments are the purposes of patient teaching.

Inability to speak or understand language is

Metabolism and excretion of medications are decreased when these organs are not functioning normally.

All of the following are functions of water in the body except

What process is completed by movement of water across cell membrane to equalize concentration of solutes on each side?

Which fluid would be the best choice for prevention or treatment of UTI?

A legal document that grants authority to a person to make healthcare decisions for the patient if unable is a

Which type of incontinence is known as overactive bladder or inability to keep urine in bladder; frequent urination

pH 7.2 , PaCO₂ 42 , HCO₃ 19

Normal range for Potassium is:

Patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are stimulated to breathe by

Presence of pathogens (bacteria) within the urinary tract is a urinary tract infection.

Safe administration of IV medications includes all the following except:

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of this decrease in intellectual functioning that occurs over months/years.

Which of the following foods are high in sodium?

Facial expressions, body language, and behavior are considered as

Which electrolyte imbalance would put patient at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

All of the following may be helpful for patients dealing with loss or grief except:

Which chamber in the chest tube system is the drainage collection chamber?

Caused by a clot in a blood vessel or a bleeding blood vessel in the brain.

If a patient has a high specific gravity, the urine is more dilute.

The five stages of grief are always followed in order until the patient reaches acceptance.

Hyperventilation results in:

Changes in cardiovascular functioning of older adults include all the following except

S1 heart sound is louder and indicated the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves.

A patient who is ready for enhanced knowledge will have

Which type of learner learns best by seeing, reading, and watching

Which test is used to determine lung capacity, volume, and flow rates?

Type of communication with use of words either spoken or written is

pH 7.48 , PaCO₂ 31 , HCO₃ 22

What is the normal range for serum Calcium?

Characteristics of urine assessed without equipment include color, clarity, odor, and amount.

Listening to sounds produced by the body with ears or stethoscope is called

All the following are types of sensory changes in older adults except

Objective data are signs; measurable and what the nurse observes.

Glascow Coma scale is used to assess level of consciousness with eye, verbal, and motor responses with range of 3 to 15

Hypoventilation can lead to which acid-base imbalance?

pH 7.28 , PaCO₂ 50, HCO₃ 26

Falls are the most common injury in older adults due to decreased function of the neurological and sensory systems.

Complaints of thirst, frequent vomiting, low BP, increased heart rate, and decreased urine output are signs/symptoms of

Taking many medications at once that may cause risk of drug interactions or toxicity is called

A 2+ pulse is strong and normal.

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and aldosterone work to increase water absorption and decrease urine production.

What order do you complete an abdominal assessment?

Anxiety, restlessness, and changes in level of consciousness are ______ signs/symptoms of hypoxia.

Connotative meaning is when there is an emotional association attached to words that may cause distortion of message.

The culture, religion, or ethnic background of the patient never affects decisions regarding medical care.

Where do you listen to assess the apical pulse?

All patients over 65 are old and have chronic diseases.

Type of assessment that specifically focuses on one body system is a

Shining a light in either eye causing both pupils to constrict simultaneously and equally is accommodation response.