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Overview of Shock, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Questions and Verified Answers | Passed | A+
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Introduction 
: There are numerous medical conditions and events that can lead to shock, sepsis, 
systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 
(MODS). The nurse must not only understand each one separately, but also explain how 
they influence each other. 
Shock is a syndrome that occurs when there is a decrease in tissue perfusion and cellular 
metabolism; it may result from a variety of conditions. 
During shock, cells do not receive the oxygen a...
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HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate? A) Widening pulse pressure B) Pleural friction rub C) Distended neck veins D) Brad
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HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding 
would the nurse anticipate? 
A) Widening pulse pressure 
B) Pleural friction rub 
C) Distended neck veins 
D) Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Distended neck veins 
 
 
A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the patien...
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CPHON Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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CPHON Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers 
 
G1 - CORRECT ANSWER The first gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase before DNA synthesis begins. Cell grows larger and produces ribosome and proteins. 
 
S - CORRECT ANSWER All 46 chromosomes are replicated in the cells nucleus 
 
G2 - CORRECT ANSWER The second gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase after DNA synthesis occurs. DNA is condensed into rod form . 
 
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Surgical ICU Questions and Correct Answers
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Which sedative allows for a more normal sleep wake cycle? 
~ Precedex 
Whcih sedative has less effect on BP- less hypotension? 
~ Precedex 
What is a sedative that i good for psychosis? 
~ Haldol 
What should we be cautious of when using haldol? 
~ careful in elderly and EKG concern for QT prolongation! 
What is SIRS? 
~ systemic inflammatory response syndrome- can occur absent of infection- one study 
showed 93 of ICU pts to have SIRS 
What % of patients with SIRS has an infection? 
~ 50% so r...
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ABSITE - Critical Care Questions and Answers
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Which of the following are not appropriate interventions for decreasing the incidence 
of the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) and multiple organ failure (MOF)? 
- Early fixation of long bone fractures. 
- Infusion of anti-TNF-α antibody. 
- Early enteral feeding. 
- Decreased ventilatory tidal volumes. 
 ~~~ Infusion of anti-TNF-α antibody. 
(Given the role which TNF-α has been shown to play in SIRS and MOF, blocking its 
actions by an antibody seems intuitively attractive. Further, a...
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Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen
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Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 
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QUESTION 
 In the context of burn care, what does the acronym ABCs stand for, and why is it important to 
monitor for compartment syndrome in patients with circumferential burns? 
 
 
Answer: 
AB - airway and breathing - ensure there is a patent airway via consistent respiratory 
assessments. Look for signs of inhalation injuries such as singed facial hairs, bla...
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Nur2115 Exam 2 Questions & 100% Correct Answers
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how to calculate cardiac output 
 :~~ CO = SV x HR 
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) 
 :~~ MAP= SBP + 2(DBP) / 3 
 Normal= 70-105mmHg 
 Needs to be >65mmHg to perfuse ONLY the vital organs. THIS IS NOT 
NORMAL 
 Use A line to measure 
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Pressures 
 :~~ PA pressures- (distal port) 
 PAS= 15-30mmHg 
 PAD 8-15mmHg 
SIRS 
 :~~ systemic inflammatory response syndrome. 
does not have to be associated with an infection. 
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NSG 554 Exam 3 Questions with Verified Answers |Latest 2024/2025
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Empiric therapy Best guess at causative organism and susceptibility 
No culture and susceptibility results available 
Directed at organisms that are known to cause the infection 
 
Definitive therapy Choosing agent after culture and susceptibility reports available 
Choose antimicrobial of choice for infection if it is susceptible and there are no contraindications 
 
Pharmacodynamics ideal, concerntration dep. Cmax >>> MIC 
want high peak compared to MIC 
LARGE DOSES less frequen...
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DaVita Hemodialysis Exam questions with complete solutions 2024/2025
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DaVita Hemodialysis ExamDefine the term AKI - correct answer -Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues. 
-Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes 
-May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recovers 
 
Give 3 examples of pre- renal causes of AKI - correct answer obstruction, volume depletion, impaired cardiac function 
 
Give 3 examples of intra-renal causes of AKI - correct answer Ischemic ATN 
Sepsis 
SIRS 
Septic shock 
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ED SAEM test (Questions & Answers) Rated 100% Correct!!
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1. list ottawa ankle rules 
2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - Answer-1. inability to walk 4 steps 
immediately & in ED + any of the following: 
- medial malleolus tenderness 
- lateral malleolus tenderness 
- navicular tenderensss 
- 5th metatarsal tendereness 
2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx 
name SIRS criteria (4) 
Describe CHEST study findings - Answer-1. Temp < 36 or >38 
2. HR >90 
3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 
4. WBC 4,000 > x ...
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