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Two days following a near-drowning accident, a pt is dyspneic, using accessory muscles, expectorating large amounts of secretions and reporting feeling of impending death. Changes to the assessment data include RR- 24 TO 36 CXR clear to bilateral diffuse infiltrates ABG 40% face mask or 100% non-...
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Add to cartTwo days following a near-drowning accident, a pt is dyspneic, using accessory muscles, expectorating large amounts of secretions and reporting feeling of impending death. Changes to the assessment data include RR- 24 TO 36 CXR clear to bilateral diffuse infiltrates ABG 40% face mask or 100% non-...
Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - ANSWER C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's telemetry str...
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Add to cartPt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - ANSWER C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's telemetry str...
The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - ANSWER fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - ANSWER 5-12 mmHg The resistance against wh...
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Add to cartThe nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - ANSWER fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - ANSWER 5-12 mmHg The resistance against wh...
What is the function of the cardiovascular system - ANSWER to drive O2 to the cell so that the cell can make ATP for energy production What is the formula for CARDIAC OUTPUT - ANSWER Stroke volume x Heart Rate CO = HR X SV ( Preload + Afterload + Contractility) What is the term for the amo...
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Add to cartWhat is the function of the cardiovascular system - ANSWER to drive O2 to the cell so that the cell can make ATP for energy production What is the formula for CARDIAC OUTPUT - ANSWER Stroke volume x Heart Rate CO = HR X SV ( Preload + Afterload + Contractility) What is the term for the amo...
Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) - ANSWER A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on...
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Add to cartCoronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) - ANSWER A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on...
The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - ANSWER fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - ANSWER 5-12 mmHg The resistance against wh...
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Add to cartThe nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: - ANSWER fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? - ANSWER 5-12 mmHg The resistance against wh...
A nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient with a hand laceration and notices that the patient smells strongly of alcohol. The patient is diabetic, irritable, and pale and reports headache. The nurse is waiting for laboratory results. What serum glucose level might the nurse expect to fi...
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Add to cartA nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient with a hand laceration and notices that the patient smells strongly of alcohol. The patient is diabetic, irritable, and pale and reports headache. The nurse is waiting for laboratory results. What serum glucose level might the nurse expect to fi...
epoetin alfa - ANSWER anemia related to chronic kidney disease should be treated with ______________________. folic acid, Vitamin B12 - ANSWER Name two treatments for megaloblastic anemia. infection - ANSWER Glucose control (via insulin drip) in the post-CABG patient decreases the risk of ____...
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Add to cartepoetin alfa - ANSWER anemia related to chronic kidney disease should be treated with ______________________. folic acid, Vitamin B12 - ANSWER Name two treatments for megaloblastic anemia. infection - ANSWER Glucose control (via insulin drip) in the post-CABG patient decreases the risk of ____...
One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead th...
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Add to cartOne day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead th...
Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. Diastolic pressure B. Systolic pressure C. Afterload D. SVR - ANSWER A. Diastolic pressure Rationale: Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) (the pressure exerted on the ventricular ...
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Add to cartCoronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. Diastolic pressure B. Systolic pressure C. Afterload D. SVR - ANSWER A. Diastolic pressure Rationale: Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) (the pressure exerted on the ventricular ...
Coronary sinus - ANSWER Main venous drainage vessel of the heart AV Valves - ANSWER Tricuspid and pulmonic Systolic murmur - ANSWER Aortic stenosis Mitral regurgitation Key treatments in management of HF - ANSWER -ACE -BB -Diuertics Pericardial tamponade - ANSWER -Equalization of lef...
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Add to cartCoronary sinus - ANSWER Main venous drainage vessel of the heart AV Valves - ANSWER Tricuspid and pulmonic Systolic murmur - ANSWER Aortic stenosis Mitral regurgitation Key treatments in management of HF - ANSWER -ACE -BB -Diuertics Pericardial tamponade - ANSWER -Equalization of lef...
What type of authority regulates the practice of nursing? - ANSWER State nurse practice acts In meeting the safty of needs of the adolescent client, it would be most important for the nurse to focus her teaching on - ANSWER Drivers education ( most cause of death is because of car accident--- WEA...
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Add to cartWhat type of authority regulates the practice of nursing? - ANSWER State nurse practice acts In meeting the safty of needs of the adolescent client, it would be most important for the nurse to focus her teaching on - ANSWER Drivers education ( most cause of death is because of car accident--- WEA...
Education requirements for current nursing practice - ANSWER LPN- practical/vocational RN- associates or bachelors degree in nursing Advanced Practice- masters or doctorate in nursing patient centered care - ANSWER providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient prefe...
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Add to cartEducation requirements for current nursing practice - ANSWER LPN- practical/vocational RN- associates or bachelors degree in nursing Advanced Practice- masters or doctorate in nursing patient centered care - ANSWER providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient prefe...
Red, whites and platelets come from - ANSWER bone marrow clotting factors in plasma come from - ANSWER liver Hematopoiesis - ANSWER blood cells come from stem cells in the bone marrow DIC - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - ANSWER DIC is a secondary disorder It presents as an over s...
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Add to cartRed, whites and platelets come from - ANSWER bone marrow clotting factors in plasma come from - ANSWER liver Hematopoiesis - ANSWER blood cells come from stem cells in the bone marrow DIC - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - ANSWER DIC is a secondary disorder It presents as an over s...
Acute Coronary Syndrome Includes - ANSWER MI Unstable Angina Angina - ANSWER Myocardial Anoxia - decreased 02 through coronary arteries Exertional Angina - ANSWER Four "E's" Exercise Emotional States After Eating Extreme Temperature Higher rates of MI during thanksgiving night, and ...
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Add to cartAcute Coronary Syndrome Includes - ANSWER MI Unstable Angina Angina - ANSWER Myocardial Anoxia - decreased 02 through coronary arteries Exertional Angina - ANSWER Four "E's" Exercise Emotional States After Eating Extreme Temperature Higher rates of MI during thanksgiving night, and ...
What is the treatment for ARDS? - ANSWER 1) TREAT UNDERLYING CAUSE 2) Administer antibiotics if infection is suspected 3) Assess respiratory and neuro status 4) Administer O2 as needed 5) Bronchodilators and mucolytics 6) surfactant therapy What are the parameters for respiratory failure? ...
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Add to cartWhat is the treatment for ARDS? - ANSWER 1) TREAT UNDERLYING CAUSE 2) Administer antibiotics if infection is suspected 3) Assess respiratory and neuro status 4) Administer O2 as needed 5) Bronchodilators and mucolytics 6) surfactant therapy What are the parameters for respiratory failure? ...
Glasgow Coma Scale - ANSWER a. Level of Consciousness (LOC) b. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 3-15 Eye Opening - 1- 4 points Best Verbal Response - 1- 5 points Best Motor Response - 1- 6 points Unconscious patient and a rock both get 3 Abnormal Pupillary Findings: Nonreactive, midposition - A...
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Add to cartGlasgow Coma Scale - ANSWER a. Level of Consciousness (LOC) b. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 3-15 Eye Opening - 1- 4 points Best Verbal Response - 1- 5 points Best Motor Response - 1- 6 points Unconscious patient and a rock both get 3 Abnormal Pupillary Findings: Nonreactive, midposition - A...
Frontal lobe functions - ANSWER Personality, motor function, motor speech, morals, emotions, judgment Parietal lobe function - ANSWER Sensation, pain, interpretation, temperature, pressure Occipital lobe function - ANSWER visual Cerebellum functions - ANSWER coordination of muscle movement ...
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Add to cartFrontal lobe functions - ANSWER Personality, motor function, motor speech, morals, emotions, judgment Parietal lobe function - ANSWER Sensation, pain, interpretation, temperature, pressure Occipital lobe function - ANSWER visual Cerebellum functions - ANSWER coordination of muscle movement ...
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