Labs and diagnostics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SOAP NOTE DOCUMENTATION FINAL EXAM 2024. Outline - ANSWER Title, date, time S: CC, HPI O: Vitals, PE, labs/imaging/procedures A: 1. working diagnosis and tests to rule out ddx, 2. 3. 4. P: Disposition, diagnostics, treatment, follow up 1. 2. 3. 4. General ROS - ANSWER weakness chills fever night sweats fatigue weight changes skin ROS - ANSWER rashes lesions abnormal hair loss abnormal nail growth edema changes in color/texture diaphoresis pruritus head ROS - ANSWER...

Migraines - pathophysiology correct answers Constriction/dilation of the cerebral arteries in the brain. The cause of this is not fully known. Migraines - Risk Factors correct answers Food triggers (chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweetners, MSG), Stress, smells, age, hormones, more common in women Migraines - S/S correct answers Pain, photophobia, phonophobia, aura, scalp sensitivity Migraines - Treatment correct answers medication, avoiding triggers, adjuvant therapies Mig...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 2 Questions With Correct Answers 2023/2024 (Verified). Risk factors for hypertension correct answers 1. age & sex- women older than 55 & men older than 45 2.Obesity 3.Excessive dietary intake of salt ette smoking ic alcohol consumption 6.Family history of high blood pressure and/or cardiovascular disease 7.African American race 8.Stress 9.Sedentary lifestyle Blood pressure goals for JNC8 correct answers Healthy patients over 60 years of age is okay if it is bel...

What is the 2nd most common malignancy in women and 2nd leading cause of death in women? - ANS￾Breast cancer How does breast cancer start? - ANS-From the epithelial lining of the ducts or the epithelium of the lobules 99% of breast cancers occur in what gender? - ANS-women breast cancer is slightly more common in what race of women? - ANS-white breast cancer in men is similar across? - ANS-all ethnic groups Risk factors for breast cancer? - ANS--post menopause (increasing in age after 6...

Disease Risk Subjective Finding Objective Findings Diagnostics Treatment Education GI DISORDERS Appendicitis -Most common between 10-30yrs; but can occur at any age; rare in infants and older adults -men more at risk - Diets low in fiber, high in fat, refined sugars, & other carbs at increased risk. - Obstruction of appendix is cause of majority of appendicitis - contributing factors: Intra-abdominal tumors, positive family hx - Recent roundworm infection or viral GI infecti...

Anatomy 2086 Josephine Morrow Vism Packet. DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS) DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (REASON FOR TEST AND RESULTS) PATIENT INFORMATION ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL FINDING Albumin level test: 3.4 Prealbumin test: 14.7 Test used to detect protein level, Protein in essential for proper wound healing plays a role in new cell growth Chronic Venous Insufficiency is improper functioning of the vein valves in the lower extremities. Path...

NR 324 Final Exam Study Guide Key Concepts.List the risk factors, assessment findings, diagnostics and/or labs, nursing management including diet, plan of care, medications, and patient teaching for each of the following. Iron deficiency anemia. Risk factors: deficient nutrients, decreased erythropoietin, decreased iron availability, blood loss, increased RBC destruction, very young, poor diet, women in reproductive years(pregnancy). Assessment Findings: Pallor is the most common finding. ...

List the different specimens that may be submitted to a molecular diagnostics lab for testing - Answer Blood, Urine, stool, amniotic fluid, CSF, buccal cells. List 2 common anticoagulants used for molecular testing - Answer EDTA (for HIV, HCV, and CMV testing) and Acid Citrate Dextrose (for cytogenetic testing) List a common anticoagulant that shouldn't NOT be used for molecular testing - Answer Heparin: effects test results because of PCR inhibitor. Explain analytical error and ...

coup-contrecoup injury Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Scalp laceration: what, effect, management Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% with epi to control bleeding, not close to nose/ ears Skull fracture: types, effect, management Primary head in...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood or fluid los...