RNSG 1331 Exam 2 Blueprint

Note: Some questions fit into more than one category so the total will be more than 75 – many of
these include client education as well. (remember, there are also 5 math questions). (inc. =
includes)

Respiratory:

Respiratory assessment process 2

Smoking (inc. cessation) 3
Acid-Base Balance/ABG results 3
Tuberculosis (inc. risks, resistancy, symptoms, etc.) 6
PPD Test 2
Pneumonia (CAP, HAP, etc.) 8
Pleurisy 2
Pleural Effusion 1
COPD 5
Emphysema 1
Pulmonary Tests/Procedures 3
Upper Respiratory System
Laryngeal Problems 1
Sinusitis 2
Other
Influenza 2
Obstructive sleep apnea 1

Vascular

Hypertension (inc. risks, complications, etc.) 9

Orthostatic hypotension 1
Peripheral Vacular Disease (PCD) 2
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) 5
Arterial Occlusive Disease 2
Buerger’s Disease 1
Leg Ulcers (all types) 2
Varicose veins (inc. therapy) 2
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism (PE) 4
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (inc. repair) 4

Miscellaneous

Nutrition/Diet (re respiratory or vascular) 2

Oxygen use/delivery systems 1

Medications (respiratory or vascular uses) – classes or basic meds (from text)

(Note: there are some questions about uses/side effects so do study the tables or charts in
textbook)

Medication administration (inc. errors) 2

TB medications 3
HTN medications 3
Pneumonia antibiotics 2
Anticoagulants/antiplatelets 4