Infection ss - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is pericarditis? - Inflammation/ infection of the pericardial 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 -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...

Wound Test 1 Wocn Questions With Solutions Osteomylitis treatment Referrals Pathway topical therapy Indicators osteo Ss of infection Ss of colonization aggressive cleaning. Antimicrob dresisng Periwound Wound edges open or Epibole Bed neurotic ? Not neucrotic dressing based on volume of exudate and context and volume of wounds dressing functions Passive support for healing Surface wound with no depth Cover dressing only

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When ...

Rasmussen College MDC3 Exam 1 SS Questions with Complete Solutions. MDC3 Exam 1 1. A client with a urinary tract infection has just been diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The provider ordered lab work to be done. The nurse expects which of the following abnormal labs to be present in this client with acute kidney injury? A. Creatinine= 1.6 mg/dL B. BUN= 5mg/dl C. Calcium= 7.0 mg/dL D. Potassium= 3.0 mEq/L 2. The nurse includes which of the following in self-management teaching for a c...

AORN Final Exam Study Guide latest updated Defense Mechanisms Steps - Ans ️️ -1) Stop the blood loss 2) Clean up pathogens and debris in the wound 3) Seal the wound against infection 4) Regenerate the natural epidermal covering 5) Repair deeper tissue damage Primary union wound healing (first intention) - Ans ️️ -Minimal tissue loss, wound margins approximated Granulation (second intention) - Ans ️️ -Significant tissue loss, wound remains open Delayed primary closure (third...

Family Medicine EOR: Hematology (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Latest Version Normal or ↓ MCV, ↓ TIBC, ↑ Ferritin (high iron stores) ↓ serum erythropoietin Anemia of chronic disease The only anemia where all three cell lines are decreased (pancytopenia) ↓ WBC, ↓ RBC, ↓ Platelets - will have normal MCV and ↓ Retic Aplastic anemia ↓ Folate, ↑ MCV (macrocytic anemia) looks like B12 but no neurologic symptoms. Common in alcoholics Folate defici...

Osteomylitis treatment - Referrals Pathway topical therapy - Indicators osteo Ss of infection Ss of colonization aggressive cleaning. Antimicrob dresisng Periwound Wound edges open or Epibole Bed neurotic ? Not neucrotic dressing based on volume of exudate and context and volume of wounds dressing functions - Passive support for healing Surface wound with no depth - Cover dressing only exudative - Alginates Hydro fibers Polymers Foams Maintain hydration/ minimal exudate/ keeps mois...

Rasmussen College MDC3 Exam 1 SS Questions with Complete Solutions. MDC3 Exam 1 1. A client with a urinary tract infection has just been diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The provider ordered lab work to be done. The nurse expects which of the following abnormal labs to be present in this client with acute kidney injury? A. Creatinine= 1.6 mg/dL B. BUN= 5mg/dl C. Calcium= 7.0 mg/dL D. Potassium= 3.0 mEq/L 2. The nurse includes which of the following in self-management teaching for a c...

Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. - ANSWER -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. -Positive messages, show desire to help. -REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. -Confidence and Self-Esteem -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should no...

Active listening - ANSWER Trying to understand what the others are saying and why, identify feelings. Pensions - ANSWER are funds paid to retired employees who paid into a pension fund while they were employed. Social Security - ANSWER -A federal program under the direction of the SS Administration. Designed to give retired or disabled individuals some source of income. -Benefits after paying into it as an employee. Medicare - ANSWER Federal Program that helps older ppl (65+) in payin...