Abd pain x 48 yrs Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE- Updated 01/2021 1. Hydrocele Definition: smooth, tense scrotal mass. accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle; it may result from a patent processus vaginalis at birth and sometimes closes spontaneously within the first 1 to 2 years of life. Hydroceles are the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.; in adults often the result of trauma, hernia, testicular tumor, torsion, or a complication of epididymitis. If prese...

ATI CAPSTONE COMBO ASSESSMENT A and B Graded A+ what is montelukast (singular) for? a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma what does advance directives contain? written instructions regarding end of life care what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? r...

65 yo F has a 3 month hx of *increasing low back pain*. Had low back pain for past 3 yrs that's been treated w/NSAIDs and codeine. Now rated as 7/10 in severity. Pain radiates to both legs, worsens when walking or standing & Relieved when sitting. 1 YEAR AGO: X ray lumbosacral spine: mild osteoarthritis. Exam: 4/5 mm strength LE, hyporeflexia of knees&ankles b/, unsteady gait b/c of pain. No other abnormalities. Most appropriate diagnostic study of lumbosacral spine to order at this time? - Ans...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM|2022 UPDATED diet for chronic renal failure low protein & potassium DM pt teaching change shoes, wash feet w/soap & water pulse pressure subtract systolic value from diastolic value lantus never mix, long lasting, no peak rhogam given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery when mom is negative & baby positive indication of baby dehydration improving smooth fontanel pt w/orthostatic hypotension put near nursing station cleaning a wound cle...

ED SAEM Exam with Complete Solutions Rated A+ 1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? -ANS- 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings -ANS- 1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. ...

Orthopedic NP Review Course Exam 591 Questions with Verified Answers Signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER swelling, warmth, erythema, loss of function, tenderness Articular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: synovium, cartilage, capsule (whithin the joint) Painful site: diffuse, deep Pain on movement: Active/passive, all planes Swelling: common Periarticular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: Tendon, bursa, ligament, muscle, bone (outside the joint) P...

Mark Klimek NCLEX Review 2 Acidosis: Ph goes down: everything goes down except ____ goes up. Hyporeflexia, lethergy, _____, etc. "As Ph goes down so goes my pt" Respiratory ____ can occur - ANS potassium, bradycardia, arrest Alkalosis: ph goes up: everything goes _____ except potassium goes down. Can cease and ______. - ANS up, aspirate Kusmals: "Mac Kusmal" (someones name) MAC= metabolic ______ - ANS acidosis ABG's: first thing you ask- Is i...

NBME Step 1 Questions Answered 100% correct Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscul...

Mark Klimek NCLEX Review 2 Acidosis: Ph goes down: everything goes down except ____ goes up. Hyporeflexia, lethergy, _____, etc. "As Ph goes down so goes my pt" Respiratory ____ can occur - ANS potassium, bradycardia, arrest Alkalosis: ph goes up: everything goes _____ except potassium goes down. Can cease and ______. - ANS up, aspirate Kusmals: "Mac Kusmal" (someones name) MAC= metabolic ______ - ANS acidosis ABG's: first thing you ask- Is it l...

1. coup-contre- coup injury 2. Scalp lacera- tion: what, effect, management 3. Skull fracture: types, effect, management 4. Brain injury: types, effect, management 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. Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% w...