Shortness of breath - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR509 Bates Test Bank – Midterm 2024 A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - ANSWER A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pai...

COMSAE 2/ 104 Questions with Complete Solutions. What 2 OMM techniques can be used to thin mucous secretions in a pt with Asthma? Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood and asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough. Asthma involves hypersensitivity of the bronchi and lower airways to allergens, cold or other irritants. This results in inflammation, bronchospasm and mucous plugging. β-2-agonists help dilate the bronchioles but do not dire...

Exam 4: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Complete Guide| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Anaphylactic shock Answer: acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to a sensitizing substance (e.g., drug, chemical, vaccine, food, insect venom) = massive vasodilation Q: anaphylactic shock clinical manifestations Answer: Tachycardia ‘ CO “ CVP, PAWP Chest pain Third spacing of fluid Shortness of breat...

SHARP ESO Grossmont Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade (New 2024/ 2025) QUESTION what is chest pain Answer: most common presentation of ACS (e.g. unstable angina, non-q wave MI, q-wave MI); described as uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, pain in center of the chest lasting several minutes, pain spreading to shoulders/neck/arms/jaw chest discomfort with lightheadedness. fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath, impending doom ...

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Exam 3: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present ...

Hesi Milestone 2 Exam (2023/ 2024) | 150 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: A nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task appropriate for this phase? Answer: Making appropriate referrals Q: Which action should the nurse implement during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship? Answer: Help summarize accomplishments. Q: Which features are prominen...

ATI CAPSTONE Med Surg FINAL Assessment 2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle 2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following in...

Exam 3: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present in the ...

1. If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately: A) determine his or her respiratory rate. B) begin assisting his or her breathing. C) reevaluate his or her airway status. D) auscultate his or her breath sounds. correct answer: C 2. A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he: A) has abdominal muscle spasms. B) is experiencing se...