Weak femoral pulses - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

What is an expected assessment finding for bacterial pneumonia? – • crackles • harsh cough • elevated temperature • thick secretions Safe practice in administration of blood products – ▪ remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion S/S: *Kawasaki disease (KD)* - • "Strawberry" tongue • edema of hands and feet • conjunctivitis without exudate Home Treatment: *Bronchiolitis* - • cool-mist humidity • steamy shower Pharyngitis causes increa...

EMT Module 6 (50Q-Answered) Latest Updated 2023 45. When arriving at the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer rig, you note that a green cloud is being emitted from the crashed vehicle. The driver is still in the truck; he is conscious but bleeding profusely from the head. After notifying the hazardous materials team, you should: A. park downhill from the scene. B. ask the driver to exit the vehicle. C. position the ambulance upwind. D. quickly gain access to the patient. [Ans: - C. po...

NR 304- Health Assessment II Final Exam Questions And Answers palpation of radial pulse - ANS Palpate both pulses noting the rate, rhythm, elasticity of vessel wall and equal force grading pulse - ANS 3+ full bounding 2+ normal 1+ weak 0 absent brachial pulse - ANS palpate this pulse if you suspect arterial insufficiency modified Allen's test - ANS tests for ulnar arterial insufficiency by occluding both the radial and ulnar artery normal results: normal color of ha...

ATI PREDICTOR Comprehensive C Test Questions & Answers A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure. Which of the following prescriptions from the provider should the nurse anticipate? CORRECT ANSWER: Administer enalapril 2.5 mg PO twice daily A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? CORRECT ANSWER: Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client's skin A nurse is providing discharge ins...

A 40 year-old female presents with a Pap smear abnormality revealing atypical glandular cells (AGUS). What is the most appropriate intervention? ~~> Colposcopy and endometrial sampling (Colposcopy and endometrial sampling are important to perform in patients with AGUS Pap results because glandular cells are associated with squamous and glandular precursor lesions and carcinoma.) A 75 year-old female with history of coronary artery disease and dyslipidemia presents for routine foll...

HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 1. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up? 2. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information should the nurse ...

Following resection of a medulloblastoma, a school aged child is noted as having irritability, a weight gain of 1.5kg in the absence of edema, UOP of .4ml/kg/hour and the following laboratory results. The most likely diagnosis is: A) adrenal insufficiency B) Cerebral salt wasting C) Diabetes insipidus D) syndrome if inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Sodium 128 mEg/L Potassium 4.0 mEq/L Chloride 103 mEq/L Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L BUN 10mg/dL Creatinine 0.2mg/dL Glucose 102 mg/dL Calc...

injury to the ulnar collateral ligament, caused by forced thumb abduction, leading to increased laxity of valgus stress of thumb skiers thumb (chronic version is gamekeepers thumb) fx at base of first metacarpal bone bennetts fx (comminuted form is called rolandos fx) what type of pneumonia does pt with underlying pulmonary disease (COPD, bronchiectasis, CF, DM) haemophilus influenzae pneumonia occurs after viral infections and associated with cavitations staph aureu...

Leg Calves Perthes Disease Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head (unilateral/bilateral). Risks: Children 2-12 years, Common kids ages 4-8 years, Boys, Trauma, Decreased circulation, Inflammation to femoral head. Findings: Intermittent painless limp, Hip stiffness, Limited ROM, Hip/thigh/knee pain, Shortening of affected leg, Muscle wasting. Nurse care: Nsaids, Rest/limit weight bearing (abduction brace/casts, PT, traction), Advance to active motion. Surgery: Osteotomy of hip or femur. Education: ...