Tripod position - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Question 1 of 55 The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behaviour indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? - A Uses only lactose-free dairy products. - B Carefully cleans and peels all fresh fruit and vegetables. - C No longer incudes grains in daily diet. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. Question 2 of 55 A...

Exam 2: NUR203 / NUR 203 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pediatric Nursing | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What is the best thing to do to prolong the lives of pts with CF? Answer: double lung transplant Question: When are pancreatic enzymes administered? Answer: Within 30 min of eating a meal or snack. Question: What is important teaching for pancreatic enzymes? Answer: don't crush or chew meds, swallow whole or ...

A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Crew resource management Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Sets clear expectations Assigns Roles Facilitates a debriefing session When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? During the secondary assessment When providing high-quality CPR...

Which assessment is of the greatest concern to a nurse when caring for a patient just admitted with a pelvic fracture? - No urinary output for 8 hours An older woman falls down at church and immediately complains of severe pain in her left hip. Which observation is recognized as the cardinal sign of a fractured hip? - Shortened left leg compared with the right A nurse is told that a patient has a compound comminuted fracture. What characteristic of the bone in this type of fracture causes ...

Final Exam: NR302 / NR-302 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Abnormal findings during general survey Answer: Confusion Appears older Abnormal skin color (pallor, jaundice, cyanosis) Excessively tall or short Obesity Tripod position Tremors Paralysis Shuffling Not dressed appropriately for season Depressed Question: When vitals should be taken Answer: Before/after surgery As or...

Exam 4: NSG3130 / NSG 3130 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Fundamental II | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Aging adult changes in heart Loses elasticity-increased systolic Arterial plaque buildup Arterial stiffness Q: Symptoms of fluid volume overload Answer: Increased BP Edema Crackles Decreased spo2 Retraction breathing Dyspnea JVD Tachycardia Q: Treatment for fluid volume overload Answer: Iv push diuretics O2 therapy Elevate head of the bed...

Exam 2: NUR 2092 / NUR2092 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review-Questions and Verified Answers-Grade A-100% Correct-Rasmussen Q: What are the 2 phases of the cardiac cycle? Answer: Systole and Diastole Q: In order to feel a patients carotid pulse, where must you feel? Answer: Right by the SCM on the side of the neck. Do NOT feel both sides at the same time. Q: When you are assessing a patients lung sounds, where are normal bronchovascular breath sounds...

Chapter 17: Post Test You are managing a patient who you believe is severely hypoxic. Given this information, which of the following should you do FIRST? A. Place the patient in a tripod position. B. Take a pulse oximetry reading. C. Start high-flow oxygen. D. Perform a secondary assessment. - answersC. Start high-flow oxygen. It is characteristic for a CPAP device to blow air: A. intermittently. B. at high pressure. C. continuously. D. in short gusts. - answersC. continuous...

AMLS PRE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS with A+ A 49 year old male presents in a tripod position with audible stridor and marked respiratory distress. His skin is flushed, and he complains of dysphagia. What should you suspect? - ANSWER-Epiglottitis A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools. What should you suspect? - ANSWER-Upper GI bleeding An alert 49 year old male complains of a headache. He has tremors in his hands an...