Aortic aneurysm - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Aneurysm Forms in the middle layer of a weakened artery, then pushes on outer layer AAA is the most common HTN is the biggest risk factor CT scan is the best way to diagnose Interventions → monitor BP, maintain BP If size is less than 5 cm, monitor it and HTN management, if bigger than 5 cm or it is producing symptoms then surgery can be done Do not palpate or press down hard Do not do an ultrasound because it will rupture it Aneurysmectomy resection and repair - high mortality rate (old - h...

NURS 6560 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024 NEW!!!!! Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The AGACNP consid...

Test Bank For Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 6th Edition By Terry Mahan Buttaro; Patricia Polgar-Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook; JoAnn Trybulski. Chapter 1 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 2 Translating Research Into Clinical Practice 3 Empowering Patients as Collaborative Partners 4 Coordinated Chronic Care 5 An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care 6 Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy 7 Genetic Considerations in Primary Care 8 Ri...

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NURS 6560 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The AGACNP considers which of the ...

Tricuspid Atresia CORRECT ANSWERS: Absence of tricuspid valve and hypoplastic RV; requires both ASD and VSD for viability. ascites CORRECT ANSWERS: accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity What effect would inspiration have on the mitral valve velocity? CORRECT ANSWERS: With inspiration, the mitral valve velocity would increase. Peak mitral inflow velocity can be used to predict mitral regurgitation severity. During Inspiration, what increases and decreases CORRECT ANSWERS: RA...

The least worrisome type of fluid seen as a result of pleural fluid analysis - Answer-Transudate pleural fluid What test should be ordered to confirm a suspected ascending aortic aneurysm? - Answer-CT Scan with contrast Name risk factors for long-term care placement for the elderly population. - Answer-Male gender 80 y.o.+ Living Alone bowel/bladder incontinence Hx of falls dysfunctional coping Intellectual impairment A patient with anterior epistaxis has been treated with direct ...

Test Bank For Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 6th Edition By Terry Mahan Buttaro; Patricia Polgar-Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook; JoAnn Trybulski. Chapter 1 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 2 Translating Research Into Clinical Practice 3 Empowering Patients as Collaborative Partners 4 Coordinated Chronic Care 5 An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care 6 Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy 7 Genetic Considerations in Primary Care 8 Ri...

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NURS 537 Midterm Latest Exam Review 2023 A+ normal blood pressure - ANS-less than 120/80 elevated blood pressure - ANS-130/80 JNC 8 guidelines - ANS-under 60 years < 140/90 60 or over < 150/90 CKD or DM any age < 140/90 JNC 8 4 main categories of HTN medications - ANS-Ace inhibitors-'prils' ARBS-'sartans' Calcium Channel Blockers-'pines' (Amlodipine) Cardizem, Verapamil Thiazide diuretics-HCTZ, Lasix, Chlorthalidone NOT INCLUDED IN THE MAIN CATEGORY-BETABLOCKER-'olol...