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MSN 277 Exam 2: Modules 7-10 Questions With Complete Solutions
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What are genes? correct answer: basic unit of heredity 
 
control how the cells in the body function 
 
produce proteins that only perform one specific function 
 
found along chromosomes and are passed along one generation to the next 
 
What is a genome? correct answer: complete set of DNA 
 
contains all of the organism's genes 
 
has all the info for an organism to build and maintain itself 
 
What is genetics? correct answer: study of genes and their role in inheritance 
 
studies how ce...
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MSN 377 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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the nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis to 
A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day 
B. anticipate the need for weekly plasmapheresis treatments 
C. do frequent weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy 
D. protect the extremities from injury due to poor sensory perception correct answer: A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day 
 
To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of ...
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MSN 277 exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? 
 
a. Obtain a BP reading in each arm and average the results. 
b. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. 
c. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. 
d. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. correct answer: ANS: C 
The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is ob...
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MSN 277 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Surgery correct answer: ○ Sometimes surgery might be enough but there are limitations 
○ Considered a local therapy 
○ Diagnosis 
○ Cure 
■ Different surgeries to help cure 
 
Palliative correct answer: ■ Option for palliation 
■ Max for quality of life and relieving symptoms for those with terminal disease like cancer 
■ Ex. large tumor compressing nerve and have chronic name 
● Palliative surgery is an option for that patient 
 
Prevention correct answer: ■ Removal of mo...
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MSN 277 Final Review Questions With Complete Solutions
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A 24 year old female patient with SLE tells the nurse she wants to have a baby and is considering getting pregnant. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 
 
 A. "Temporary remission of your signs and symptoms are common during pregnancy." 
 B. "SLE symptoms usually peak during the first trimester." 
 C. "Autoantibodies transferred to the baby during pregnancy will cause congenital heart defects." 
 D. "The best time to plan pregnancy is during a remission when the symptoms are ...
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MSN 374- exam 4 chpt. 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 Questions With Complete Solutions
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18.1) A nurse is taking care of four different pediatric clients. Which client poses the great risk for 
dehydration? 
1. A 15-year-old working out in a weight room for an hour before football practice 
2. A 10-year-old playing baseball outdoors in 85-degree heat 
3. A 5-year-old refusing to eat because of a virus 
4. A newborn under a radiant warmer for an hour after the first bath correct answer: Answer: 2 
 
Explanation: A condition that increases the risk of insensible fluid loss places the...
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MSN 277 Exam I Questions With Complete Solutions
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Type I DM correct answer: 3p's 
 
Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance 
Pancreas has decreased insulin production 
Inappropriate glucose production by liver 
Altered production of hormones/cytokines 
 
Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes 
 
Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in 
Triglycerides >150 
HDLs <40 <50 
BP >130/85 
Fasting glucose >110 
 
How to diagnosis DM correct answer: H...
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MSN 277 exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions
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1. The nurse is performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient. Which information obtained by the nurse will be of most concern? 
a. 
Decreased appetite 
b. 
Difficulty chewing food 
c. 
Unintentional weight loss 
d. 
Complaints of indigestion correct answer: ANS: C 
Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in older patients and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. Thes...
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MSN 277 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
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GERD correct answer: Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus 
Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures 
Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid 
 
GERD: Causes correct answer: Decreased LES 
Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) 
Nicotine 
Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) 
Delayed gastric emptying 
Decrease esophageal clearance 
Risk factors: obesity and ...
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MSN 277 (med surg) Exam I Questions With Complete Solutions
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Type I DM correct answer: 3p's 
-polyphagia 
-polydipsia 
-polyuria 
 
Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance 
Pancreas has decreased insulin production 
Inappropriate glucose production by liver 
Altered production of hormones/cytokines 
 
Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes 
 
Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in 
Triglycerides >150 
HDLs <40 <50 
BP >130/85 
Fasting glucose >110 
 
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