Venous distention Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Progressive occlusion of the superior vena cava that leads to venous distention of upper extremities and head. The majority of cases are caused by malignant tumors within the mediastinum Most commonly lung cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, directly compressing or invading the SVC wall QUESTION Superior...

HESI MED SURG RN V1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A/LATEST 2023 MARCH {100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS} 1. A nurse is assessing a client has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findingssI hould the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia b. Flushed skin c. d. Jugular vein distention 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing renal colic from a calculus in left renal pelvis. Identify the area where the nurse should expect the client to have referred pain. (Find“hot spots” in...

When caring for a patient who takes multiple medications it is best to: a. Document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they do not get misplaced. b. Take all the patients medications with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report c. Send the patients medications to the hospital with a family member or other persons who will safe guard them d. Let the hospital staff retrieve the patients medical records which should show a list of...

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present? 1. Weight loss and dry skin 2. Flat neck and hand veins and decreased urinary output 3. An increase in blood pressure and increased respirations 4. Weakness and decreased central venous pressure (CVP) Correct Answer-Correct ans...

Fresenius Nurse Final Exam Part 1_Exam 2022. The 3 reasons that dialysis is a high risk area: All dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with _____ bleach solution until surfaces is glistening _____ and then allow to A ______ bleach solution is used to disinfect a large spill greater than ______ The following are examples for what process: during initiation and termination of dialysis; cannulation of an access; needle adjustment; changing a transducer; setting up a dialysis machine ...

NCLEX: Inflammatory & Structural Heart DisordersAssessment of an IV cocaine user with infective endocarditis should focus on which signs and symptoms (select all that apply) a. Retinal hemorrhages b. splinter hemorrhages c. presence of Osler's nodes d. Painless nodules over bony prominences e. painless erythematous macules on the palms and soles - correct answer a. Retinal hemorrhages b. splinter hemorrhages c. presence of Osler's nodes e. painless erythematous macules on the palms and...

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardia...

(Answered) NUR303 Heart Failure Case Study: JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Woman. Heart Failure JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Gas Exchange 2. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 3. Clinical Judgment 4. Patient Education 5. Communication 6. Collaboration © 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Heart Failure History of Present Problem: JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a histor...

NBRC Exam Patient Assessment Questions With Answers Graded A+ What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 3 Resuscitate What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 8? Monitor routine care Orthopnea Difficult breathing except in the upright position (CHF) General malise Run down feeling, nausea, weakness. fatigue. headache (check electrolyte imbalance) Dyspnea A feeling of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Dysphagia Difficulty swal...

Adult Health HESI Review Questions with Complete Solutions A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with heparinized s...