Pericardiocentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does chronic aortic stenosis lead to left ventricular hypertrophy? Chronic aortic stenosis leads to left ventricular hypertrophy bc of increased workload of pumping blood through a narrow opening. The left atrium can also enlarge but mainly causes left ventricular hypertrophy. The right ventricle will remain normal for a period of time. That's why LHF happens first then leads to RHF. Chronic mitral stenosis will cause enlargement in which area? Left atria hypertrophy. In pt with Mitral v...

In a rear-impact motor vehicle collision, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERA. Cervical A pericardiocentesis is performed to: A. To remove fluid from the lining around the lungs B. To remove fluid from the lining around the heart C. To inject medications directly into the heart D. To monitor stroke volume - ANSWERB. To remove fluid from the lining around the heart A 36-year-old male sustains blunt fo...

2024 VTNE Practice Test D Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct 1. This parasite, which has eight legs was collected from a canine patient bymeans of superficial skin scraping is knows as: A. Cheyletiella. B. Sarcoptes. C. Chorioptes. D. Psoroptes. Answer: A. Cheyletiella 2. A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicatea problem with secondary hemostasis such as: A. von Willebrand's disease B. rodenticide poisoning C. thrombocytopenia ...

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Which of the following is NOT considered goal-directed therapy for cardiogenic shock? acidosis subdural hematoma pericardiocentesis pulmonary edema Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? a 52 y/o diabetic male with a partial thickness burn to the left lower leg it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum

AAVSB Practice Test D Questions & Answers (A+) This parasite, collected from a canine patient by means of superficial skin scraping, is known as: Answer-Cheyletiella A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicate a problem with secondary hemostasis such as: Answer-Rodenticide poisoning Which of the following is the best vein to use for blood collection in healthy medium to large pet birds? Answer-Right Jugular The emergency treatment of cardiac tamponade is...

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VTNE prep Exam Review questions and answers, graded A+/ verified. A parasite is pictured below: This parasite, collected from a canine patient by means of superficial skin scraping, is known as: A. Cheyletiella. B. Sarcoptes. C. Chorioptes. D. Psoroptes. - -A. Cheyletiella. A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicate a problem with secondary hemostasis such as: A. von Willebrand's disease. B. rodenticide poisoning. C. thrombocytopenia. D. thrombocytop...

Progressive Care Latest Update with Verified Solutions Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP Pericardial Effusion 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 surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surroundi...