NUR 265 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS graded A
What is pericarditis?
- Inflammation/ infection of the periardial sac
What are S/S of pericarditis?
- Chest pain
-Sharp, stabbing
-Behind breast bone
-Left side of chest
-Elevated with tripod position
-SOB-oxygen
-Low grade temp
-Rel...
- Chest pain
-Sharp, stabbing
-Behind breast bone
-Left side of chest
-Elevated with tripod position
-SOB-oxygen
-Low grade temp
-Relieved with positioning
-worse on inspiration
-pericardial friction rub
What are S/S of endocarditis?
,-Fever- night sweats, malaise, chills, fatigue
-Anorexia and weight loss
-Cardiac murmur
-Heart failure development
-Petechiae
-Osler's nodes
-Splinter hemorrhage: black longitudinal lines on nails
What is endocarditis caused by?
- A bacterial infection: normally staph or strep
What long term antibiotic is the patient with endocarditis on?
- Usually Vanco for 6 wks
What are the S/S of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
- gnawing pain in abdomen, flank, or back lasting for hours, pulsating in upper
abdomen. Listen for bruit
NEVER PALPATE PULSATING ABDOMEN!!!- RUPTURE
If pain worsens and moves down the leg it is an emergency!!!
What medication is given if the patient is in sinus bradycardia?
,What medications are given if the pt is in atrial fibrillation?
- Amiodarone, diltiazem, metoprolol, digoxin
What is the normal range for H&H?
- Hemoglobin:
M: 14-18 g/dL
F: 12-16 g/dL
Hematocrit:
M: 42%-52%
F: 37%-47%
What is the normal range for BUN?
- 10-20 mg/dL
, What is the normal range for creatnine?
- M: .06-1.2 mg/dL
F: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
What is the normal PT range?
- 11-12.5 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Coumadin
What is the normal INR range?
- 0.9-1.2 sec
What is the normal PTT range?
- 60-70 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Heparin
What is the normal APTT range?
- 30-40 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Heparin
What is the normal range for specific gravity?
- 1.005-1.030
What is the therapeutic Digoxin range?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller achievers01. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £9.43. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
