Pulmonary diagnostics f - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Diagnostic criteria and treatment for pulmonary embolism, 4. Ventilation/perfusion lung scan a. If read as high probability for PE, treat with anticoagulants b. If read as indeterminate or low probability for PE and clinical suspicion remains high, consider pulmonary angiography c. If the chest X-ray is abnormal, or if COPD is present, lung scanning may lead to an erroneous interpretation. Consider CTA. 5. Pulmonary angiography remains the accepted gold standard for detecting the presen...

Hyperglycemic- Hyperosmolar State (HHS) Pathophysiology A hyperosmolar state caused by hyperglycemia. Sustained osmotic diuresis leads to extremely high blood glucose levels and severe dehydration. Clinical Manifestations Severe dehydration, CNS changes- confusion to coma, seizures, paralysis. Etiology/ Risk factors DM II Other causes: infection, other stressors, poor fluid intake, MI, sepsis, pancreatitis, stroke, some drug therapy (glucocorticoids, diuretics, phenytoin, betas, CCB...

Delegation to Assistive Personal - ADLs - Bathing - Grooming - Dressing - Tioleting - Ambulating - Feeding (without swallowing precautions) - Positioning - Rountine Tasks - Bed making - Specimen collection - I&O - Vital Signs ( for stable clients ) Planning Care for a Client Who Has Hypothyroidism - Monitor for low Bp & bradycardia - Monitor for chest pain & peripheral edema - Monitor clients weight - reorient the client if confusion occurs - provide frequent rest periods to...

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COPD is airflow limitation that is not fully reversible t/f - True __________ is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction - Asthma Destruction and permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to terminal bronchioles characterized by destruction of alveoli without obvious fibrosis and hyperinflation/air trapping is known as: A. COPD B. Asthma C. Chronic Bronchitis D. Emphysema - D. Emphysema Sputum production daily for 3 or more months for 2 or more years is characteristic of ________...

NR509 Midterm Review Bates Guide to Physical Examination 13th edition Chapters 1-17. Patient and clinician-centered - The approach to a clinical encounter Echolalia - repetition of the words and phrases of others Occurs in manic and schizophrenia Clinicians - Experts have defined patient-centered interviewing as "following the patient's lead to understand their thoughts, ideas, concerns and requests, without adding additional information from the ________ perspective." F-I-F-E - ...

TCRN Exam 320 Questions with Verified Answers Most common mechanism of injury - CORRECT ANSWER Falls Forms of energy - CORRECT ANSWER -mechanical -gravitational -thermal -chemical Types of trauma - CORRECT ANSWER -blunt -penetrating -burn -other Blunt trauma - CORRECT ANSWER accounts most injuries sustained frontal impact -aortic & cardiac injury, rib fxs, liver & spleen -dash board posterior hip fx/dislocation, femur, knee injury lateral impact -head/facial, c spine,...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

ERDX Exam 399 Questions with Verified Answers What is a collection of excess fluid between the visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium? - CORRECT ANSWER Pericardial Tamponade What are the classic signs and symptoms of a pericardial tamponade? - CORRECT ANSWER Beck's Triad What are the 3 findings in Beck's Triad? - CORRECT ANSWER Muffled heart tones Systemic Hypotension Distended Neck Veins (may not be present with hypovolemia) What are the cardiovascular effects of Peri...

A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests CONTENTS Editors Contributors Dedication Preface Acknowledgments Diagnostic Testing Blood Studies; Hematology and Coagulation Urine Studies Stool Studies Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies Chemistry Studies Microbiologic Studies Immunodiagnostic Studies Nuclear Medicine Studies X-Ray Studies Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies Endoscopic Studies Ultrasound Studies Pulmonary Function, Arter...