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decreased blood oxygen measured by low arterial O2; low hemoglobin saturation hypoxemia decreased in tissue oxygenation hypoxia Hypercapnia ventilatory failure inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to production of carbon dioxide, decrease respiratory rate, hypovolemia, increase dead space What happens inside the alveoli for ARD? water, cell, and protein leaks into the tissue around the alveoli and cause large areas of alveoli to collapse What are the causes of Acute Respiratory ...

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Delirium - Reversible state of confusion-usually caused by a medical condition Depression - Mood disorder; sense of hopelessness and persistent unhappiness dementia - a gradual and irreversible loss of intellectual function Hemiparesis - weakness on one side of the body *damage from right side of the brain affects the left side of the body and vis versa Types of sensory deficits and examples - Tactile: touch; peripheral neuropathy Smell: Olfactory; anosmia Taste: Gustatory; decreased gust...

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Quinapril - correct answer (ACE inhibitor) used to treat HT & CHF - prevents conversion of angiotensin 1--> 2 Auscultation is observed with a(n): - correct answer Stethoscope Murmurs - correct answer sounds created by abnormal, turbulent flow of blood in the heart S1 is caused by the closure of the.. - correct answer atrioventricular (mi...

Progressive Care Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Pericarditis - Answer-Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP Pericardial Effusion - Answer-Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis; -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF) -TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity) Pericardiocentesis - Answer-surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from...

CPAP helps improve hemodynamics by: - ️️increased intra-thorastic pressure with benefits of: decreased venus return, increased RV afterload (pulmonary resistance), decreased LV filling volumes CPAP contraindications - ️️asthma exacerbation, pneumothorax, unprotected airway, major trauma or burns to head or torso, tracheostomy, inability to sit up right, unable to cooperate Bronchoconstriction Medical Directive: Salbutamol indications - ️️respiratory distress and suspected bron...

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Progressive Care (Questions and Answers) New Update 2023 Pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP Pericardial Effusion - CORRECT ANSWER Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis; -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF) -TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity) Pericardiocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER surgical p...

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