Breathlessness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBCE acupuncture Exam Questions And Answers Lung Qi Deficiency - ANSWER- slight shortness of breath, slight cough, weak voice, spontaneous day time sweating, dislike speaking, bright-pale complexion, propensityb to catch colds, tiredness, dislike of cold, pale tongue, empty pulse - especially right front posotion Lung Yin Deficiency - ANSWER- cough which is dry, weak hoarse voice, dry mouth, tickly throat, tiredness, dislike speaking, thin body/chest, night sweating, normal tongue thast is...

Question 1 of 55 The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behaviour indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? - A Uses only lactose-free dairy products. - B Carefully cleans and peels all fresh fruit and vegetables. - C No longer incudes grains in daily diet. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. Question 2 of 55 A...

CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intro to Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A diagnosis of what should be considered for anyone with dyspnea, chronic cough or sputum production, and exposure to cigarette smoking? Answer: COPD Q: What diagnosic test is required to establish a diagnosis of COPD? Answer: spirometry Q: What are the key indicators for considering a diagnosis of COPD? Answer: dyspnea (progressive, persi...

NBCE acupuncture Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Lung Pathology - ANSWER Qi deficiency, Pallor, thin chest, sadness, skin problems, atopic constitution, phlegm, exterior invasions of wind Function of lungs - ANSWER Govern Qi and respiration, control channels and blood vessels, control diffusing and descending QI, control skin and hair, open into the nose, control nasal mucus, house the corporeal soul Lung Qi Deficiency - ANSWER sligh...

A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? - answer; Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress. The client is intubated and is receiving 100% oxygen per self-inflating (ambu) bag. The nurse determines that the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most import...

MED SURG FINAL HESI 2024 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED ...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor c. Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d. Polyuria and excessive thirst 2. The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a. Frequent use of chewable and l...

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

How do we care for casualty who is suffering from a heart attack? correct answers Conscious: semi sitting position Unconcisious: check ABC'S In both cases: Administer oxygen and promote recovery A passenger feels cramping chest pain spreading to the left arm and jaw, breathlessness, weakness and is pale in colour, what is he suffering from? correct answers Angina How do we care for a casualty who has gone into cardiac arrest? correct answers CPR and use of AED is advised if available a...

Definition of asthma and underlying cause Correct Answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway- cause is immune-mediated airway inflammation S&S of asthma Correct Answer--Sense of breathlessness & tightness in the chest -Wheezing -Dyspnea -Cough Definition of COPD and most common cause Correct Answer--Chronic, progressive, largely irreversible disorder characterized by airflow restrictions and inflammation -Common cause is smoking cigarettes S&S of COPD Correct Answer--chronic...