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NUR 530 Quiz 2 Study Guide Chapter 8 Endotoxins are released when the bacteria die/ the are produced by gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins released by blood-borne bacteria cause the release of vasoactive enzymes that increase the permeability of blood vessels. Bacteria injure cells by producing exotoxins or endotoxins. Exotoxins are enzymes that can damage the plasma membranes of host cells or can inactivate enzymes critical to protein synthesis, and endotoxins activate the inflammatory resp...

TNCC Written Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Pass What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ️️ Correct-Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ️️ Correct-Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - ️️ Correct-Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in gen...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardiac tamponade; ob...

  3 pairs of hooklets in an ovum - Answer: Hymenolepis Diminuta Which is the agent of hand, foot and mouth disease of humans? - Answer: Coxsackie A virus Detection of antigen in urine specimen can be used for which of the following type of pneumonia infection a. Fusobacterium B. Y. Pestis C. Legionella D. Mycobacterium TB. - Answer: Legionella Antler hyphae found in ... - Answer: Microsporum Audouinii What grows on chocolate agar - Answer: Haemophilus spp. *requires X a...

MDC 3 EXAM 2 Terms in this set (100) hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major bod...

AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Fib - Atrial Fibrillation Abd - Abdomen, Abdominal Abx - Antibiotics AMA - Against Medical Advice AMS - Altered Mental Status ASA - Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) BID - Twice Daily Bilat LE - Bilateral Lower Extremities BM - Bowel Movement BP - Blood Pressure CA - Cancer, Carcinoma CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, "open heart surgery" CAD - Coronary Artery Disease, "heart disease" CT o...

EM is treatment of Treatment of seriously ill/injured patients requires rapid assessment of illness and injuries and initiation of life preserving therapies• Timing is key, so a systematic approach that can be rapidly and accurately applied is crucial Initial Assessment • Preparation • Triage • Primary Survey (ABCDE's) • Resuscitation• Adjuncts to primary survey and Resuscitation • Secondary survey (Head to toe &Patient History) • Adjuncts to secondary survey • Con...

Swift River Medical-Surgical cases All 2022. Ann Rails - Educational - Increased Fall Risk - Increased Health Change - Increased Pain - Increased Psychological Needs - Normal Sensorium - Normal Ann Rails - Acute pain Impaired comfort Impaired mobility Disturbed sensory perception Fall, risk for Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction Ann Rails - Scenario #1 Use therapeutic Educate pt. Evaluate pt. learning Place call light Document Scenario #2 Wash and glove hands Assess Provide comfort measures No...

antler hyphae - ANSWER-M. audouinii What grows on chocolate agar - ANSWER-Haemophilus spp. *requires X and V factor Double zone of hemolysis and beta lactamase - ANSWER-Clostridium perfringens Which increases first after an MI - ANSWER-myoglobin Which of the following parasite cause autoinfection in immunocompromised px? - ANSWER-S. stercoralis Which of the following causes antibody against TSH? - ANSWER-hashimotos What RBC inclusion can be seen on blood smear of a child who a...

65 yo F has a 3 month hx of *increasing low back pain*. Had low back pain for past 3 yrs that's been treated w/NSAIDs and codeine. Now rated as 7/10 in severity. Pain radiates to both legs, worsens when walking or standing & Relieved when sitting. 1 YEAR AGO: X ray lumbosacral spine: mild osteoarthritis. Exam: 4/5 mm strength LE, hyporeflexia of knees&ankles b/, unsteady gait b/c of pain. No other abnormalities. Most appropriate diagnostic study of lumbosacral spine to order at this time? - Ans...