Left hf - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure. Which of the followi...

VATI Medical Surgical Assessment Questions and 100% Correct Answers (VERIFIED) Latest 2023. A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is postop following a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following equipment should the nurse ensure that the client has available at home prior to discharge? Elevated toilet seat. A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? SATA Elevated WBC Rebound tenderness Anorexia A n...

What is the most common type of cardiomyopathy? Dialated Cardiomyopathy What is the most common TYPE of dilated cardiomyopathy? Ischemic Cardiomyopathy What is Ischemic Cardiomyopathy? When the heart muscle weakens from lack of perfusion from obstruction/MI What are the causes of Dilated cardiomyopathy? M/C idiopathic (50%) -Ischemia -Alcoholism -Cocaine -Enterovirus What are some manifestations of Dilated Cardiomyopathy? HFrEF (systolic HF) Left sided HF—> SOB, dysp...

Medsurg Cardiac ati Exam Questions and Answers 2024 heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is unable to pump effectively, resulting in inadequate _____, myocardial hypertrophy, and pulmonary/systemic congestion. - Answer-Heart failure _____ is a severe, life threatening accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lung that can result from severe heart failure - Answer-pulmonary edema class 1 HF - Answer-client exhibits no symptoms with activity. class 2 HF - An...

Heart Failure (med-surg) Questions and Answers Already Passed What signs and symptoms would a patient with left HF present with? Select all that apply. a) Bilateral crackles b) Tachycardia c) Chest pain d) Wheeze e) Shortness of breath ANSWER: A, B, E The nursing instructor is teaching a pre-nursing pathophysiology class. The instructor is discussing heart failure. What assessment data, collected by the nurse, indicate an increase in a patient's risk for heart failure? a) Lasi...

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a de...

Exam 3: NSG123/ NSG 123 Med Surg 1 Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: After TURP they can expect a Answer: Continuous Bladder Irrigation(CBI)- help clear blood Q: Monitor for fluid overload for CBI Answer: I/O Q: Erectile Dysfunction- Medication Answer: they should not not take meds before 6 months if they have cardiac issues, can take dose once every 24 hours Q: Hypertension effec...

Exam 1: NR324/ NR 324 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade – Chamberlain QUESTION Beta-blockers heart beats slower with less force (“HR) "lol" QUESTION Anticoagulants Answer: “ clots from forming(Warfarin, heparin, IV/SQ) -bleeding QUESTION Clot busters Answer: Thrombolytics- Tpa(PE, MI, PO) -bleeding -fib=blood clot QUESTION Antiplatelets Answer: ASA, clopidog...

right sided heart failure rocks the body with fluid JVD, peripheral edema weight gain left sided heart failure lungs crackles on auscultation pulmonary edema orthopnea (difficulty breathing while lying down) is right or left sided heart failure worse? fluid in the lungs kills first so LEFT worsening HF priority based clients new, sudden, rapid, worsening, left HF kills first treatment of HF drain fluid with diuretics daily weights high fowlers (or semi) sodium restricted diet (...