CEN Test Quiz Bank 009 Sample Practice Test Questions and Answers 2023/2024 APPROVED
"Tearing chest pain" correct answers Aortic dissection. Unequal
... [Show More] upper extremity blood pressure readings (L arm > R arm with difference of 20mmHg systolic)
ST elevation in V1, 2, 3, and 4 correct answers Anterior myocardial infarction
ST elevation leads I, AVL, V5, V6 correct answers Lateral myocardial infarction
Reciprocal changes in leads V1 and V2 with ST elevation correct answers Posterior myocardial infarction
ST elevation in leads II, III, and AVF correct answers Inferior myocardial infarction
Wellen's syndrome correct answers EKG shows a lack of Q wave and significant ST-segment elevation, but no serum marker abnormalities. Critical, proximal LAD artery stenosis.
Ludwigs's angina correct answers Results from a secondary dental infection, does not affect EKG, can lead to airway problems. Diffuse swelling of the tissue of the oral cavity and face, extending to the deeper structure of the neck. Hoarseness, stridor, pain on swallowing, and neck pain.
Afib correct answers Rate control first and then rhythm conversion
Tachydysrhythmia in the pediatric population correct answers Unstability = s/s of poor tissue perfusion (resp distress or failure)
Nitrates correct answers Preload reducing effects. Not to be used in right ventricular MI (RVMI), as this might further cause decreased preload and cardiac output.
Pericarditis correct answers Diffuse ST-segment elevation, no reciprocal changes, pt's feeling better when sitting forward. Fever, chills, dyspnea, chest pain are typical symptoms.
Atrial kick correct answers The enhanced cardiac output that occurs when both of the atria beat simultaneously. Contributing 20-30% more blood volume to cardiac output.
Digibind correct answers Digoxin antagonists
Pyloric stenosis correct answers Most common cause of intestinal obstruction in infancy. Usually diagnosed in the first 3-12 weeks of life. "Olive-shaped" mobile hard pylorus on palpation. Severe vomiting. Poor weight gain, projective vomiting, and constipation. Narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the intestines, due to enlargement of the muscle surrounding this opening.
IBS correct answers High fiber diet to decrease cramping and bloating
Esophagitis correct answers Small frequent meals
GERD correct answers Small meals and avoidance of alcohol, mint, chocolate, and caffeine
Cholecystitis correct answers Low-fat diet to prevent gallbladder attack
Epididymitis teaching correct answers Safe sex practice, and limiting the number of sexual partner
Ectopic pregnancy correct answers Should be considered in all women of child-bearing age. Life-threatening.
Ovarian cyst correct answers Pain to one side of the abd during the menstrual cycle at mid-month, and pain worsens with movement
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PHI) correct answers Visual changes, headache, RUQ abd pain, decreased urination occurred from hypertension and vasospasm.
Le Fort I fracture correct answers A horizontal fracture of the maxilla that causes the hard palate and alveolar process to become separated from the rest of the maxilla. The Fracture extends into the lower nasal septum, lateral maxillary sinus and palatine bones.
Le Fort II fracture correct answers A pyramid shaped fracture. It extends from the nasal bone to the frontal processes of the maxilla, lacrimal bones and inferior orbital floor, and it may extend into the orbital foramen. Inferiorly, it extends into the anterior maxillary sinus and the pterygoid plates. This type of fracture also is associated with leakage of CSF into the nasal sinuses.
Le Fort III correct answers combo of I and II plus orbital zygome - bones pretty much just floating on face (fracture across fronto-zygomatic suture line, entire orbit and nasal bridge - craniofacial disjunction). Complete separation of the cranial attachments from the facial bones.
Blow-out orbital fracture correct answers Painful or restricted extraocular muscle movements, esp upward or lateral. Subcutaneous emphysema, infraorbital anesthesia, palpable bony tenderness and deformity, and enophthalmos.
Laryngeal injuries correct answers Most are caused by blunt force trauma, often involves other serious injuries. Classic s/s in addition to hoarseness, dysphagia, stridor, and hemoptysis include dyspnea, cough, and difficulty speaking. [Show Less]