Hs and ts - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

allergic rhinitis pathophysiology - correct answer APCs (dendritics) at mucosal surfaces present peptides from allergens to MHC-II = ligand for naive CD4 = Th2 activation and cytokine secretion / B cell isotype switching = IgE and eosino/mast/neutro proliferation IgE binds to mast cells / basophils allergic rhinitis early reaction - correct answer w/in 30min, type I HS IgE binds mast cells = s...

Overview Includes: Electrophysiology - conduction system, autonomic nervous system 12-lead EKGs Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Hs and Ts QRS Axis Blocks Zones of Ischemia, Infarction, and Injury Pericarditis Noncardiac causes of 12-lead abnormalities - hypothermia, electrolyte imbalance, pulmonary embolism, intracranial hemorrhage Acute Coronary Syndrome Angina Pectoris

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

Team Response FINAL SCENARIO: Javier Hernandez Questions and Answers 100% Pass This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station. What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor? (EKG strip shows sinus bradycardia) Sinus bradycardia Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team take? Ensure vascular access and administer atropine Administer supplemental O2 Three minutes after...

What are the four Hs? - Hypoxia, Hypovolaemia, Hypothermia, Hypo-kalaemia (metabolic) What are the four Ts? - Thrombosis, Tamponade, Tension Pneumothorax, Toxins % of Cardiac Arrests which are shockable? - 25% % of Cardiac Arrests which are Non-shockable? - 75% (50% Asystole & 25% PEA) How many Cardiac Arrests reach ROSC? - 25-30% How many Cardiac Arrests are discharged hospital? - 8% (Out of hospital) 20% (In hospital) What are the chain of survival steps? - Early recognition ...

DC 3rd Class Boiler Exam Prep: Essential Formulas and Constants for Success Length x Width - Area of a rectangle .7854 x Diameter² - Area of a Circle Length x Width x Height - Volume of a Box .7854 x Diameter² x Length - Volume of a Cylinder π x Diameter - Circumference of a Circle Pound (lb) - Unit of Force Pressure ÷ Area - Formula for Force in-lb or ft-lb - Unit of Work Force x Distance - Formula for Work ft-lb/min - Unit of Power = Work ÷ Time or (Force x Distance) ÷ Time...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias - cORRECT sOLUTION To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATION...

DC Boiler Exam Prep (Formulas and constants used for the DC 3rd class boiler exam) Latest Update Area of a rectangle - ANSWER>>Length x Width Area of a Circle - ANSWER>>.7854 x Diameter² Volume of a Box - ANSWER>>Length x Width x Height Volume of a Cylinder - ANSWER>>.7854 x Diameter² x Length Circumference of a Circle - ANSWER>>π x Diameter Unit of Force - ANSWER>>Pound (lb) Formula for Force - ANSWER>>Pressure ÷ Area Unit of Work - ANSWER&g...

1 oz = ?ml/gm - 30 1 qt = ?tbs - 64 1 tbs = ?ml/cc - 15 1 tsp = ?ml/cc - 5 4 oz = ?ml/gm - 120 6 oz = ?ml/gm - 180 8 oz = ?ml/gm - 240 A partial prescription is billed as what for the patient? - Cash with no charge to the patient A pharmacist has to be licensed for how long in order to become a licensed preceptor? - 1 year Abbr: a - Ear Abbr: AAA - Apply to affected area Abbr: ac - Before mealsAbbr: bid - Twice a day Abbr: C - Capsule Abbr: d - Right Abbr: gtt(s) - Drop(s) Abbr: h...

Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem (heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly) Heart attack is a circulation problem (blockage) - Answer-What is the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack? Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hyper/hypokalemia Hydrogen Hypothermia Toxins Tension pneumothorax Tampanode Thrombosis pulmonary Thrombosis coronary - Answer-What are the Hs and Ts? restore fluid volume - Answer-Hypovolemia treatment airway support - Answer-Hypoxia treatment ...