Hypovolemic shock - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Aneurysm Forms in the middle layer of a weakened artery, then pushes on outer layer AAA is the most common HTN is the biggest risk factor CT scan is the best way to diagnose Interventions → monitor BP, maintain BP If size is less than 5 cm, monitor it and HTN management, if bigger than 5 cm or it is producing symptoms then surgery can be done Do not palpate or press down hard Do not do an ultrasound because it will rupture it Aneurysmectomy resection and repair - high mortality rate (old - h...

Hypovolemic Shock Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition that results when you lose more than 20 percent (one-fifth) of your body’s blood or fluid supply. This severe fluid loss makes it impossible for the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to your body. Hypovolemic shock can lead to organ failure. This condition requires immediate emergency medical attention. Hypovolemic shock is the most common type of shock, with very young children and older adults being the ...

PHTLS 2023/ 2024 Exam Prep| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: less injury if energy can change form __________ Answer: before the collision (example: bending of metal frame) Q: What type of shock is it, aortic perforation (small hole)? Answer: hemorrhagic Q: What type of shock is it, dysrhythmia? Answer: cardiogenic Q: What type of shock is it, fluid has not been lost from the vascular system; the problem is with the s...

Hondros Nursing 185 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What kind of nutrition do we provide for someone to promote tissue healing Protein ( chicken, fish, eggs, lean meat) Vitamin A Vitamin c Stages of burns Stage 1 (emergent phase) Stage 2 (intermediate phase) Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation)) What do you do for a stage 1 burn Focus on Airway and pain Give patient IV lactated ringers for hypovolemic shock Stage 2 acute pain burn what do we do for 72 hours to 10 days p...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Triage patients in the ED Answer: Use ESI (emergency severity index) tool Responsibilities of triage nurse: Assess, reassess, initiate treatment, manage and communicate, edu tients, transport them Q: Meds for managing sexual assault Answer: Prophylaxis for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone + 1% lidocaine Prophylaxis for syphilis and chlamydia: Single...

ATI RN Maternal Newborn 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has uterine atony and is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? • Massage the client’s fundus Uterine atony and postpartum hmorrhage indicate that this client is at the greatest risk for hypovolemic shock. This can compromise the client’s vital organs, which can lead to death. Therefore, the nurse’s priority is to massage the client’s fundus to minimize blood loss. ...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (NEW 2025/ 2026 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Herzing whats the order of tx of hypovolemic shock? - ANSW..1-stop fluid loss!! 2- place 2 Lg bore IV (18 gauge) 3. admin 0.9%NS (isotonic), whole blood or PRBC. MUST WARM FLUIDS W/ MASSIVE TRANSFUSION D/T HYPOTHERMIA RISK. what position should a hypovolemic shock pt be in? -

MED SURG II EXAM 4, FORTIS MED/SURG 2 EXAM 4 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 2023 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| (NEWEST) 2024 GRADED A+ which patient in the progressive care unit would the nurse be most concered about? a patient prescribed tPA or IV heparin that has the opportunity to bleed out which patient on ventilator weaning should the nurse be most concerned about? -the pt who has recently been extubated with a decreased urinary output what to do for a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage an...

How is shock defined related to cells and tissues? correct answers Tissue perfusion is not adequate for oxygenation needs Distributed shock occurs when there is a loss of vascular tone and hypovolemic shock issues when there is a decrease in intravascular volume. Septic shock is an example of distributive or hypovolemic shock? correct answers Distributive Shock Examples of Distributive shock are? correct answers Neurogenic shock, septic shock, and anaphylactic shock. Distributive shock ...

What kind of nutrition do we provide for someone to promote tissue healing - Protein ( chicken, fish, eggs, lean meat) Vitamin A Vitamin c Stages of burns - Stage 1 (emergent phase) Stage 2 (intermediate phase) Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation)) What do you do for a stage 1 burn - Focus on Airway and pain Give patient IV lactated ringers for hypovolemic shock Stage 2 acute pain burn what do we do for - 72 hours to 10 days patient is prone to infection (increased fever and increased wb...