Question 1

A nurse is explaining to a student nurse about perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands the Chapter of perfusion when the student makes which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Perfusion is a normal function of the body, and I don't have to be concerned about it."
B)   "Perfusion is monitored by the physician."
C)   "Perfusion is monitored by vital signs and capillary refill."
D)   "Perfusion varies as a person ages, so I would expect changes in the body."

Question 2

The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student makes which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Central perfusion is monitored only by the physician."
B)   "Central perfusion involves the entire body."
C)   "Central perfusion is decreased with hypertension."
D)   "Central perfusion is toxic to the cardiac system." B

Question 3

The patient asks the nurse to explain the function of the sinoatrial node in the heart. What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The sinoatrial node stimulates the heart to beat in a normal rhythm."
B)   "The sinoatrial node protects the heart from atherosclerotic changes."
C)   "The sinoatrial node provides the heart with oxygenated blood."
D)   "The sinoatrial node protects the heart from infection."

Question 4

A patient's serum electrolytes are being monitored. The nurse notices that the potassium level is low. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tissue ischemia
B)   Brain malformations
C)   Intestinal blockage
D)   Cardiac dysrhythmia

Question 5

A patient diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse how this disease could have happened to them. What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Hypertension happens to everyone sooner or later. Don't be concerned about it."
B)   "Hypertension can happen from eating a poor diet, so change what you are eating."
C)   "Hypertension can happen from arterial changes that block the blood flow."
D)   "Hypertension happens when people do not exercise, so you should walk every day."

Question 6

The patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is diagnosed with internal bleeding. What is the priority of care for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mental alertness
B)   Perfusion
C)   Pain
D)   Reaction to medications B

Question 7

The nurse is conducting a patient assessment. The patient tells the nurse that he has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 27 years. The nurse may find which data upon assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elevated blood pressure
B)   Bounding pedal pulses
C)   Night blindness
D)   Reflux disease A

Exam 18: Perfusion

A nurse is explaining to a student nurse about perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands the Chapter of perfusion when the student makes which statement?

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The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student makes which statement?

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B

The patient asks the nurse to explain the function of the sinoatrial node in the heart. What is the nurse's best response?

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A patient's serum electrolytes are being monitored. The nurse notices that the potassium level is low. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient?

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A patient diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse how this disease could have happened to them. What is the nurse's best response?

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The patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is diagnosed with internal bleeding. What is the priority of care for this patient?

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B

The nurse is conducting a patient assessment. The patient tells the nurse that he has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 27 years. The nurse may find which data upon assessment?

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A

Exam 18: Perfusion

A nurse is explaining to a student nurse about perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands the Chapter of perfusion when the student makes which statement?

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The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student makes which statement?

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The patient asks the nurse to explain the function of the sinoatrial node in the heart. What is the nurse's best response?

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A patient's serum electrolytes are being monitored. The nurse notices that the potassium level is low. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient?

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A patient diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse how this disease could have happened to them. What is the nurse's best response?

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The patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is diagnosed with internal bleeding. What is the priority of care for this patient?

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The nurse is conducting a patient assessment. The patient tells the nurse that he has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 27 years. The nurse may find which data upon assessment?

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B

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B

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A