Narrowing pulse pressure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does chronic aortic stenosis lead to left ventricular hypertrophy? Chronic aortic stenosis leads to left ventricular hypertrophy bc of increased workload of pumping blood through a narrow opening. The left atrium can also enlarge but mainly causes left ventricular hypertrophy. The right ventricle will remain normal for a period of time. That's why LHF happens first then leads to RHF. Chronic mitral stenosis will cause enlargement in which area? Left atria hypertrophy. In pt with Mitral v...

1. A nurse is evaluating the central venous pressure (CVP) of a client who has sustained multiple traumas. Which of the following interpretations of a low CVP pressure should the nurse make? A. Fluid overload Rationale: The CVP is the pressure in the vena cava, or right atrium, and is reflective of preload. A client who has fluid overload would have a high CVP value. B. Left ventricular failure Rationale: Left ventricular failure can be detected by an elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Neurologic Disorders: Part 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What vital sign assessments herald impending brainstem herniation? Increased SBP w/widening pulse pressure, changes in respirations, and bradycardia A patient is admitted after sustaining traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle crash. The patent's GCS score on admission is E 2, M 3, V 1T = 6T. Which of the following should the nurse perform to prepare the patient for ICP monitoring? Prior to placement of ...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

TNCC 9th Edition 2023 What are the greatest risks for transport? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposit...

HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 1. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up? 2. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information should the nurse ...

All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible III- clearly audible. IV- first time thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM - ANSWER-III first time audible, IV first time thrill Fundal height 12 weeks - ANSWER-Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis. EXAM Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus. Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus. 2 cm more of less from # of wk gestation is normal if more or less order US 3 month old infant with down...

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...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

HESI Pediatrics / Pediatrics HESI PN Review 2022 EXAM A GRADE The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a child who is manifesting signs of shock after a motor vehicle collision. Which finding is most important for the PN to report to the charge nurse? a) narrowing pulse pressure b) apprehension c) irritability d) thirst - ANSWERRAnswer: A Rationale: As shock progresses, perfusion in the microcirculation becomes marginal despite compensatory adjustments, and the signs of decompensated sho...