Empyema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ARRT Patient Care Sets Exam Questions With Reviewed Correct Answers 1) The usual patient preparation for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) examination is A. NPO 8 hours before the examination. B. light breakfast only on the morning of the examination. C. clear fluids only on the morning of the examination. D. 2 ounces of castor oil and enemas until clear. - ANSWER : A. NPO 8 hours before the examination. 2) Conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include 1....

Dyspnea difficult or labored breathing ACE inhibitors blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension. anoxia absence of oxygen Anemia A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. larynospasm the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx aneurysm an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. empyema pu...

NURS 6320 Final Group 6 Ch 35, 36 Questions And Answers A+ What term is used to describe the selective bulbous enlargement of the distal segment of a digit that is commonly associated with diseases that interfere with oxygenation of the blood? a. Edema c. Angling b. Clubbing d. Osteoarthropath - ANS-ANS: B Clubbing is the selective bulbous enlargement of the end (distal segment) of a digit (finger or toe) (see Figure 35-1) and is commonly associated with diseases that interfere...

After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet B. Smoking history

NCLEX-PN ACTUAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100% A nurse is collecting data on a 58 year old client with blurred vision and reduced visual fields. The nurse finds which clinical manifestation MOST concerning? A) Difficulty adjusting to dimmed lights B) Extreme eye pain C) Gradual loss of peripheral vision D) Opaque appearance of lens - ANSWERS B, glaucoma is characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting in compression of the optic nerve. When IOP increases rap...

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure OSA manifestations -loud snoring -snorting -witnessed apnea -gasping during sleep -recurrent waking during sleep -choking OSA treatment 1. Weight loss and avoidance of alcohol 2. Nasal CPAP 3. Surgical widening of airway 4. Avoid use of sedatives 5. Oral appliances surfactant deficiency disorder Disorder c...

Healthstream flashcards: Respiratory Questions And Answers Pleural Empyema Diet High-calorie to support breathing efforts and immune system Pleural Empyema pus in the pleural space Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes Obesity, enlarged airway structures, short thick neck, low soft palate, deformities of facial or cranial bones, hypothyroidism, nasal obstruction, smoking, sedatives Obstructive Sleep Apnea S/S Severe snoring, repetitive episodic breathing cessation 10 sec - 1 min, episodes re...

NCLEX-PN ACTUAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100% A nurse is collecting data on a 58 year old client with blurred vision and reduced visual fields. The nurse finds which clinical manifestation MOST concerning? A) Difficulty adjusting to dimmed lights B) Extreme eye pain C) Gradual loss of peripheral vision D) Opaque appearance of lens - ANSWERS B, glaucoma is characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting in compression of the optic nerve. When IOP increases rap...

After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - Congestive Heart Failure