Hemorrhage - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

GI Hemorrhage Case Study with Complete Solutions What initial symptoms might a patient with an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage present with during a routine clinic visit? Hematemesis (vomiting blood) and melena (black, tarry stools) How might a history of chronic alcohol use contribute to the risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage? Chronic alcohol use can lead to conditions like esophageal varices or gastritis, increasing the risk of GI bleeding. If a patient presents with a...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which sign indicates a postpartum hemorrhage may be due to a retained placental fragment? A) Lochia serosa with a normal amount B) Firm, well-contracted uterus with minimal bleeding C) Sudden increase in bright red bleeding with a soft or boggy uterus D) Mild discharge with no significant changes in vital signs C) Sudden increase in bright red bleeding with a soft or boggy uterus *Rationale: A sudden increase in bright red bl...

PHTLS Pre-Test 9th Edition (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: When verifying ET tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "gold standard" of monitoring is considered to be? a) Colorimetric carbon dioxide detector b) Pulse oximetry c) Listening to lung sounds d) Waveform capnography Answer: Waveform capnography Q: A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respirat...

Early Antepartum Hemorrhage* is vaginal bleeding at < ___ wks gest Correct Answer-< 20 weeks *Early Antepartum Hemorrhage*: Which Abortion?: Differential Diagnosis of early vaginal bleeding is __________ Correct Answer-*Spontaneous Abortion* - Incidence: 15% to 25% of clinically recognized pregnancies end in a spontaneous abortion. Causes of *Spontaneous Abortion* (4) Correct Answer-- Fetal abnormalities incompatible with life (chromosomal and other) - Defective implantati...

Postpartum Hemorrhage (Sherpath Sunday Wk 5) Rated A+ Which of the following risk factors increases the likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage? - Multiparity - Preterm labor - Gestational diabetes - Small-for-gestational-age infant Multiparity What is the first step in assessing a patient with suspected postpartum hemorrhage? - Check vital signs - Palpate the fundus - Administer oxygen - Start a blood transfusion 2 Palpate the fundus Which medication is commonly g...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Simulation: Real Life RN Maternal Newborn 2.0 Latest Update 100% Pass What is the first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony? A) Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics B) Immediate manual removal of the placenta C) Uterine massage and administration of oxytocin D) Surgical intervention to ligate uterine arteries C) Uterine massage and administration of oxytocin *Rationale: Uterine atony is a common cause of postpartum hemor...

PCCN EXAM TEST BANK 2024 WITH 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) PCCN EXAM PREP TEST BANK (NEWLY UPDATED 2024!!) A patient presents with the following: HR, 120 beats/min; BP, 80/44 mm Hg; urine output averaging 20 mL/hr over the last 4 hours; afebrile; moist rales in the lungs bilaterally; BUN, 84 mg/dL; creatinine, 3.4 mg/dL. What is the probable cause of this patient's acute kidney injury (AKI)? - ANSWER-Left ventricular failure causing prerenal AKI...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION whats the interventions RN can due to help w/ family of shock pt? Answer: keep informed encourage fam to stay w pt Allowing family presence in the critical care areas of the hospital enhances the family role and builds trust in the caregivers QUESTION how can an RN help w family cope w sudden death of pt Answer: - quiet ...

Unit 6,7 & 8: MN 566/ MN566 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Unit 6 Q: You are performing muscle strength testing on a pt presenting w/musculoskeletal pain and find that the pt has complete ROM w/gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength would you give this pt, 1-5? Answer: 2 Q: Mrs. Gray is a 55yo woman who presents with tightness, pain, and limited movement in her right shoulder. She denies any h/o trauma. Her ex...

What is a common site for bone metastases to occur? Vertebral bodies Midshaft femur Carpal bones Radius (Ans- Vertebral bodies A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This assessment data supports a diagnosis of Rickets Osteoporosis Osteomalacia Paget disease (Ans- Rickets Symptoms such as headache, lethargy, mood alterations, and epigastric sensations occur during which phase of a seizure? Prodromal Postictal Complex Status epilepticus ...