Final Review AMSN

Which of the following blood tests most accurately diagnoses a myocardial infarction?

• Full blood count

• Prothrombin index

• Troponin I

• Creatinine kinase

Your pt. has a brain tumor what would most concern you?

• No BM in 3 days

• Decreasing Urinary output

• Dry skin on lower extremities

• Heart rate of 88

Which of the following is NOT part of the management procedures for a head injury?

• Apply direct pressure to the skull

• Control external bleeding

• Avoid unnecessary movement

• Monitor airway, breathing and pulse

What is a cardiac tamponade?

• Air trapped in the pleural cavity

• Excess fluid within the pericardium

• A blockage in the coronary vessels

• A neoplasm within the myocardium

The following are symptoms of thyroid storm.

• High body temperature, tachycardia, hypertension

• High metabolism, constipation, calm demeaner

• Low body temperature, bradycardia, hyptotension

• Muscle weakness, cold intolerance, calm demeaner

Which is True of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

• Symptoms include Difficulty Swallowing

• Symptoms are Very Obvious From the Onset

• The are No Symptoms until Death

• Symptoms are Often Vague Until Rupture

Which is a S/Sx of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)?

• Headache

• Mood Changes

• Flank / Back Pain

• Oliguria

In an adrenal crisis, the body is lacking:

• cortisol

• iron and B12

• insulin

• TSH

Which of the following might be a cause of an adrenal crisis (Addisonian Crisis)?

• fluid overload

• hyperglycemia

• abrupt withdrawal from steroids

• extreme hypertension

Prompt pain management with myocardial infarction is essential for which reason?

• The discomfort will increase client anxiety and reduce coping.

• Relief of pain indicates that the MI is resolving.

• Pain relief improves oxygen supply and decreases oxygen demand.

• Pain medication should not be used