Gnawing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

- What is nephrotic syndrome? A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. - What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Massive proteinuria -Hypoalbuminemia -Edema (facial and periorbital) -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function - In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? 3.5g in 24 hours - What is nephrotic sy...

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...

NUR 265 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS graded A What is pericarditis? - Inflammation/ infection of the periardial sac What are S/S of pericarditis? - Chest pain -Sharp, stabbing -Behind breast bone -Left side of chest -Elevated with tripod position -SOB-oxygen -Low grade temp -Relieved with positioning -worse on inspiration -pericardial friction rub What are S/S of endocarditis? -Fever- night sweats, malaise, chills, fatigue -Anorexia and weight loss -Cardiac murmur...

2023 / 2024 RN HESI EXIT EXAM VERSION 2 (V2) ALL 160 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AS INCLUDED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS A + The nurse assumes care of a postoperative adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and learns that the client has a current blood glucose level of 720 mg/dL. When assessing the client, what is the priority? A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit B. Observe wound drainage characteristics C. Measure the level of acute pain D. Determine when the client ...

What brings you in today? (Ans- reports frequently occurring stomach pain how long have you had stomach pain (Ans- noticing pain for at least a month did the pain start suddenly (Ans- pain increased gradually do you have stomach pain every day (Ans- reports pain daily how many times a week does your stomach hurt (Ans- reports 3-4 episodes a week that are more severe how long after a meal does the pain start (Ans- right after finishing a meal how many hours does the stomach pain last ...

NR 509 Shadow Health Gastrointestinal Transcript Analysis (Completed) Latest Update. Gastrointestinal Results | Turned In Advanced Health Assessment - Chamberlain, NR509 Return to Assignment Your Results Lab Pass Started: | Patient Exam Time: 198 min Transcript Greet CDT Question CDT Question 10:24 AM CDT Question 10:26 AM CDT Question 10:35 AM CDT Overview Transcript Subjective Data Collection Objective Data Collection Education & Empathy Documentation Lifespan Review...

NUR 2102 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having pain in my belly for several days that gets worse after eating." Which datum from the symptom analysis is consistent with the nurse's suspicion of peptic ulcer disease? a. Gnawing epigastric pain radiates to the back or shoulder that worsens after eating. b. Sharp midepigastric pain radiates to the jaw. c. Intermittent cramping pain in the left lower quadrant is relieved by defecation. d. Colic...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

Internal Prop. Credit I UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers 1) Sign of acute peritonitis is not; a) absence of normal breathing abdominal movements b) 'guarding' of abdominal muscles c) Gnawing chest pain d) Absence of normal peristaltic sounds - CORRECT ANSWER - c

ORTHOPAEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A)ORTHOPAEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A)ORTHOPAEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A) Dermatomyositis - ANSWER-chronic systemic immunological disease involving inflammation of the skin, connective tissue, and muscles, causes widespread skin rash and permanent bumps underneath skin Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis S/S - ANSWER--Muscle weakness -Red or purple symmetric rash (heliotrope) -S...