Venous air embolism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG223/ NSG 223 Exam 2: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: venous thrombus emboli (VTE) includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Q: pulmonary embolism Answer: - obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches, causing increased pressure - similar to a heart attack but occurs in the lungs - caused by blood clot, fat embolism, or air - death can occur in 1 hour of symp...

2024 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK / APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answers with Rationales 2024/2025 Guaranteed a+ 1. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nurse practitioner (NP)? o A) Conducting research o B) Prescribing medications o C) Managing hospital policies o D) Teaching nursing students Answer: B) Prescribing medications Rationale: Nurse practitioners have the authority to prescribe medications as part of their role in providing comprehensive pat...

Study Guide for PCT Test Questions Answered 100% correct The minimum recommended needle gauge for a fistula that tolerates a blood flow of 300-350 ml/min without difficulty is? 16 gauge The dialysis technician has performed a rinse back on a patient and failed to gather all the supplies needed to disconnect the patient. What must the dialysis technician do prior to getting clean supplies? Remove gloves, wash/sanitize hands, and retrieve item. One way to establish a patient has o...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

COMLEX II High Yield Questions and Answers Already Passed _______ is a potential life-threatening complication of central line placement: sudden-onset dyspnea with the presence of a "mill wheel" murmur on PE Venous air embolism -->acute cerebral ischemia if the air passes through a patent foramen ovale ____________ is a complication of choledocholithiasis and should be treated with ____________ ascending cholangitis IV Abs, IV fluids, ERCP w/ sphincterotomy/stone removal or bil...

Chapter 14 nursing 115What are 3 risk of a central venous catheter? - correct answer breaking of catheter, dislodgment of a thrombus, or entry of air into circulation. Causing an embolism What are the signs and symptoms of an embolism complication due to a central venous catheter? - correct answer sudden chest pain, dyspnea, tachypnea, hypoxia, cyanosis, hypotension, and tachycardia. What should the nurse do if she see signs and symptoms of an embolism due to a central venous catheter? - c...

Final Exam: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Asthma common chronic disorder that results in intermittent, reversible airway obstruction from a variety of triggers from infections to smoke Q: Expected signs and symptoms of asthma? Answer: wheezing, dyspnea, and coughing Q: What pathogen usually causes bronchiolitis? Answer: res...

Exam 1: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: CVADs (central venous access devices) Answer: -Flushed every 8-12 hours per hos- pital protocol Complications: -Pneumothorax: ‘SOB, ‘RR, “O2 -Infection: must be sterile -Clots Q: Respiratory Auscultations Answer: -Crackles: thin "wet" (aka Rales) -Rhonchi: thick "gunk" -Wheezes: musical -Stridor: constriction "high pi...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

Heartcode PALS Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION How do you know if a needle decompression is successful? Answer: There is gush of air when the needle is placed QUESTION What is the immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax? Answer: Needle decompression QUESTION What is the role of the diaphragm contraction during normal breathing in infants? Answer: Pulls the ribs slight inward Howev...