Exam 2: NU176 NU 176 Latest

Exam 2: NU176 / NU 176 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Geriatric Nursing | Questions with Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Question:

First indication of Angina

Answer:

Vague discomfort under the sternum frequently after large meal.

Question:

As condition progresses the pt with angina May experience

Answer:

Precordial pain radiating down the left arm. Other s/s may include coughing, syncope, sweating with exertion, and episode of confusion.

Question:

Effective in preventing and treating anginal attacks

Answer:

Nitroglycerin 1 / 4

Question:

Nitroglycerin can cause

Answer:

Orthostatic hypotension

Drop in BP

Question:

Nurse with pt on nitroglycerin should

Answer:

Maybe sure pt is sitting

Fall precautions

Have pt not swallow their saliva for several mins

Teach avoid factors that may aggravate the problem; cold wind, emotional stress, strenuous activities, anemia, tachycardia, arrhythmia m, hyperthyroidism

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Question:

S/S of MI

Answer:

Pain to left arm Entire chest pain Neck, jaw, and abd pain Numbness in arms, neck, back Confusion Moist pale skin Decreased BP Syncope SOA Cough Low grade fever Elevated sedimentation rate

Question:

S/S of Arrhythmias

Answer:

Weakness Fatigue Palpitations Confusion 3 / 4

Dizziness Hypotension Bradycardia Syncope

Question:

TX of arteriosclerosis?

Answer:

Bed rest

Warmth

Buerger Allen exercise

Vasodilators

Question:

primary prevention

Answer:

Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring.

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