Carditis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FNP Pediatrics Exam (2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers 1. What valve does Rheumatic Fever affect? ~ Answer: Mitral valve. 2. Rheumatic fever typically follows what type of infection? ~ Answer: Group A strep infection of the upper respirtory tract. 3. What age group does Rheumatic fever affect? ~ Answer: Ages 6 to 15. 4. What is the Jones' criteria? ~ Answer: A classic set of criteria that is used to diagnose Rheumatic fever. 2 major OR 1 majo...

ATI RN PROCTORED Nursing Care of Children 2019 A & B (Full Exam).1. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should teach that which of the following is a cause of this complication: a. Bulky stools b. Weakened rectal sphincter c. Elevated pancreatic enzymes d. Decreased intra abdominal pressure 2. A pre-schooler is admitted to the emergency department with full thickness third degree burn over 45% of his body....

BOC EXAM GUIDE NEW MATERIAL UPDATE Emergency Action Plan - Meetings should e scheduled periodically w/ EMTS, or healthcare. i. All sports programs must have EAP. 1. Must have determine personnel who will be on field during px and competition 2. Occasionally px sessions for ATCS and EMTs should be done. HIPPA - i. Who has private health information that is shared w/ others. ii. Authorization by an athlete to release medical info is necessary. Signed and one time only, FERPA reg...

What does cardialgia mean? - Heart Pain Gerontology is the study of what? - Old age The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is? - Gastric The prefix is a word element that comes at the beginning of a word. T/F - True What term means inflammation of the heart? - Carditis The word gen/o means what? - Origin The combining vowel is usually what letter? - O The word natal means what? - Birth An adjective indicating the heart could be what? - Cardiac Do algia and dynia mean...

Lupus: Hallmark sign - butterfly rash on face Lupus: Indication of flare - Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Lupus: Interventions - -Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Lupus: medical management - -hydroxychloroquine(anti-malarial) decreases absorption of UV light Scleroderma - inflammatory, autoimmun...

Quiz :Lupus: Hallmark sign - √Answer :butterfly rash on face Quiz :Lupus: Indication of flare - √Answer :Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Quiz :Lupus: Interventions - √Answer :-Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Quiz :Lupus: medical management - √Answer :-hydroxychloroquine(anti-malar...

ATI B A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form ofstage Il Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by theclient reflects an understanding of the teaching?"I will need to take antibiotics for 1 year." - INCORRECToA client who has severe stage I Lyme disease will beprescribed a 30-day course of antibiotics. The nurse shouldemphasize to the client that, like with other types ofinfection, the full course of antibiotics should be completed."My partner will...

PHPR860D Vascular Access Infections-Edocarditis Study Set Exam ...

DERMATOLOGY (15%) DERMATITIS (DIAPER, PERIORAL) CANDIDAL DIAPER DERMATITIS • Beefy red plaques and satellite lesions involving the inguinal folds, perineum, buttocks • KOH prep of skin scarping to confirm • TOC: topical antifungal (Nystatin ointment)  “Azoles” (clotrimazole, miconazole, ketoconazole) IRRITANT DIAPER DERMATITIS • Usually do not involve the inguinal folds • 1% hydrocortisone ointment • Zinc oxide ointment as a barrier cream • Mupirocin ointment used...

Infective Endocarditis -From strep bug and rheumatic fever Effects: -Impairs pumping function, muscle tissue, pericardium and valves due to scar tissue Valvular heart disease -valvular stenosis: narrowing and hardening of valves and blood cant get through (door is hard to open) -valvular insufficiency/regurgitation: valves dont close and blood flows back (door has trouble closing) Mitral Stenosis Caused by rheumatic carditis Valve is thickened by fibrosis and calcification Sx: -DOE, fatigue,...