Cyanosis of the nail beds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are physiological symptoms assessed in a client with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1 Correct: Ptosis and blurred vision 2 Agitation and hyperactivity 3 Confusion and disorientation 4 Increased sensitivity to pain 5 Correct: Decreased auditory alertness R: Ptosis may result from a loss of elasticity of the eyelids, which is a physiologic symptom of sleep deprivation. Decreased auditory alertness and blurred vision are also physiologic symptoms of sleep depri...

RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

NUR 1024: NCLEX Questions on Fractures; Questions and Answers 100% Correct A client fell off a ladder and the healthcare provider suspects a fracture of the right wrist. Which manifestation should the nurse anticipate observing in the client? (Select all that apply.) A. Crepitus B. Visible deformity C. Pain D. Cyanosis of nail beds E. Absence of radial pulse CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A, B, C Rationale: The manifestations of a fracture include visible deformity, swelling, pain, numbness, ...

A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention? A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from coming out B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left uncovered D....

GNUR 238 Exam III Questions And Answers 100% All Verified sensory perception - ANS--most people come into the ER with an issue with this (senses) -need to figure out if there is something wrong with the anatomy or the brain -different from neurological function HEENT assessment: skin inspection - ANS--make sure privacy is maintained by exposing only the body part being examined. -Observations of each part of the body are precisely documented, including pressure areas, skin breakdown, s...

PAD v.s PVD PAD • Decreased peripheral pulses • Reproducible leg pain when walking that is relieved with rest • Paresthesia • Loss of Hair • Skin is cool or cold to touch • Skin color is pale, dusky, mottled • Dependent rubor • Thickened toenails • Pain in distal portion of extremity • Pain when extremity is elevated - relieved by dependent position PAD v.s. PVD PVD • Neurologic assessment intact in legs • Edema around ankles • Brown pigmentation ...

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) - LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythem...

Mental Health Technician Exam Prep Version 1 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Most psychosomatic problems and somatoform disorders begin in Answer: childhood Q: It is estimated that approximately ______ of adults experience some form of mental or emotional disorder Answer: 19% Q: Addiction to recreational drugs, such a as crack, cocaine and heroin combined with the use of psychotherapeutic drugs is associated with:...

Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Foundations of Nursing Exam| Questions and Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Assessment physical examination order Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation Q: hypothermia symptoms Answer: Pale, cool, waxy skin Q: What occurs to the pulse when a patient has a fever. Answer: Elevated pulse Q: A patients blood pressure drops when he stands up, what is this called Answer: Orthostatic hypotension ...

Ventilation - Process of breathing air into and out of the lungs Red Blood Cells - Carry O2 (oxygen) to the tissues and CO2 (carbon dioxide) to the lungs Oxygen Saturation Levels - Should be greater than 90% Signs of Respiratory Distress - Tachypnea, rales, rhonchi, wheezing, increasing use of accessory muscles, cyanosis of nail beds, mental irritability or confusion, stridor Common Cold - Also known as rhinovirus Allergies - No fever, sneezy, and itchy Surfactant - Substance produced in t...