Heart failure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chest Pain AKA Angina Patho Correct Answers Patho: Chest pain associated with decreased blood flow or ischemia to the myocardial tissue. Chest pain PA Correct Answers Physical Assessment: chest heaviness Pressure Squeezing Fullness Pain radiates to left shoulder, arm, or jaw. Elevation of blood pressure during attack Chest pain Pharm Correct Answers Pharm: Nitroglycerin- relaxes and widens blood vessels Dosing: 0.3-0.6mg every 5 minutes for max of 3 doses Long-term treatmen...

WGU D027 Objective Assessment Study Guide (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure! Q: What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? Answer: Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension. Q: What is the gold standard lab tes...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 2nd Edition By Theresa M Capriotti Chapter 1-46 Complete Guide A+ 4118, 3 1470, 1 1: The Cell in Health and Illness 2: Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes 3: Genetic Basis of Disease 4: Stress, Exercise, and Immobility 5: Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances 6: Pain 7: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 8: Acid-Base Imbalances 9: Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing 10: Infecti...

Final Exam: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A - Rasmussen Q: The nurse in labor and delivery is monitoring a client at 38 weeks gestation who presents for a nonstress test (NST). In performing a nonstress test, the nurse will observe for and document which of the following? (SATA) a. Accelerations in the fetal heart rate b. Amount of amniotic fluid c. Fetal tone d. Decelerations in the fetal heart rate e. Var...

Unit 1,2,3,4 & 5: MN 566/ MN566 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Unit 5 Q: Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia? A. High Dose Diuretics B. Exercising 30 minutes every day C. Hyperthyroidism D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Answer: A. High Dose Diuretics Q: In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to be treated? A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings B. Mary, ...

NURS 201 QUIZ 2 – DYSRHYTHMIAS, CAD, HEART FAILURE Lasix – monitor and how do you know its effective for pt with HF Furosemide Monitor potassium levels for hypokalemia Increased urinary output, decrease preload/volume overload Thrombocytopenia – definition and diff types, interventions and teaching Low levels of platelets <150 Hold direct pressure for 10 mins, monitor for bleeding or bruising, no IVs or injections, use soft toothbrush and electric razor, avoid NSAIDs, check...

Detailed Answer Key For Medical Surgical Exam, A+ Solutions-1. A nurse is reviewing the cause of gout with a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Uric acid levels drop and calcium forms precipitate." Rationale: With gout, clients have hyperuricemia, rather than a reduction in uric acid. B. "Tophi form in the kidneys and they impair the excretion of uric acid." Rationale: Tophi, or deposits in tissues near a joint, develop in chronic, late-...

NextGen UNFOLDING Reasoning Atrial Fibrillation/Heart Failure (2/2) Suggested Answer Guidelines Bill Hill, 71 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Gas Exchange Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) • Clinical judgment • Patient education • Communication • Collaboration NCLEX Client Need Categories Covered in Case Study NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment Step 1: Recognize Cues • Management of Care Step 2:...

(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...

Case Study: Heart Failure JoANNA Smith, Latest updated 2022/2023. NURS MISC.JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) four years ago and systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%. She presents to the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath (SOB) the past three days. Her shortness of breath has progressed from SOB with activity to becoming SOB at rest. The last two nights sh...