Thrombus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

NCLEX RN EXAM 2022 TEST BANK 900 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NCLEXRN-01-001 Question Tag: hypertension Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Reduction of Risk Potential Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension? A. 45-year-old African-American attorney B. 60-year-old Asian-American shop owner C. 40-year-old Caucasian nurse D. 55-year-old Hispanic teacher Correct Answer: A: 45-year-old African American attorney Option A: African-Americans develop high blood p...

ANSWER; Kilovoltage What determines the number of electrons generated by an x-ray tube? -Frame rate -Kilovoltage -Pulse width -Milliamperage ANSWER; Digoxin What medication is cardiac glycoside? -Lasix -Digoxin -Hyperstat -Hydralazine ANSWER; High common femoral What type of arterial puncture is associated with an increased risk of retroperitoneal bleeding? -Internal Femoral -External Femoral -Low common femoral -High common femoral ANSWER; 2,4,5 What are the contraind...

ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam| Graded A| Latest 2023/2024 1. A nurse has delegated a various client care tasks to the assistive personnel on the care team. Which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse identify as correct? ~ Answer: Donning a mask to measure the vital signs of a client who has pertussis 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a partial hearing loss about how to modify the home environment. Which of the following is a priority that th...

Capstone Pharm Pre-Assessment Quiz - Answered with Rationales Which of the following are contraindications to salicylate acid therapy? Select all that apply *Third trimester pregnancy *Thrombocytopenia *Coronary artery disease *Adolescents with chickenpox *Deep vein thrombosis Salicylate Acid Therapy Contraindications: Salicylate acid is a category D agent and should not be administered to pregnant clients. Salicylate acid is contraindicated in clients with bleeding disorders and thrombocytope...

1. 3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad(Answer) Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability 2. Venous stasis(Answer) Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous DVT, extrinsic compression, SVC syndrome, paraplegia, surgery associated conditions. 3. 2 types of Trauma/endothelial damage(Answer) Intrinsic and extrinsic 4. Intrinsic trauma is(Answer) Damage to the vessel wall ...

ATI Med Surg Practice A 2020 with rationales QUESTION A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I should call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the an...

characteristics of A fib Correct Answer-No P wave; irregular rhythm, irregular pattern; very fast rate (350-600 atrial beats/minute) main fn of DMARDs and 2 types Correct Answer-decrease inflammation methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine risks/sxs associated with A fib Correct Answer-low CO; arf thrombus & stroke bc heart is quivering not actually pumping drugs for A fib Correct Answer-Amiodarone - regulates rhythm (Ami won't turn One unless we regulate her rhythm) Digoxin (do not ...

NR 446 Arterial Versus Venous Thrombus AssessmentThe nurse is assessing a client with a su NR 446 Arterial Versus Venous Thrombus AssessmentThe nurse is assessing a client with a suspected arterial thrombus. Which findings would support a diagnosis of arterial thrombus? Select all that apply.  Absent distal pulse Edema present Reddened skin Present distal pulse Cyanotic skin Cool skin temperature Warm skin temperatureArterial Thrombus AssessmentAn arterial thrombus is a blood clot that ...

1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? - .038 x 150 cm - .035 x 180 cm - .038 x 180 cm - .035 x 260 cm CORRECT ANSWERS: - .035 x 260 cm 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? - flexibility - pushability - trackability - compliance CORRECT ANSWERS: - compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy...