Pericardial effusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NR 341/ NR341 Complex Adult Health Exam 2 Review (2024/ 2025) | Complete Guide with Verified Answers |Chamberlain 1. What can Pericarditis lead to? Answer: - Pericardial effusion Cardiac Tamponade Scarring 2. What pain s/s are associated with Pericarditis? Answer: - Pleuritic chest pain 3. When is the Pleuritic chest pain worse with Pericarditis? Answer: During the following: Coughing Swallowing Inspiration 4. Where can you see the ST- Segment elevation ass...

RUSH Sonosim Questions and Answers Already Passed A major anatomic landmark useful for localizing the abdominal aorta is the __________. A. IVC B. superior mesenteric artery c. spine D. bifurcation of the aorta E. None of the above c. spine A traumatic pericardial effusion caused by a gunshot wound is more likely to cause pericardial tamponade as compared with a malignant effusion that has developed subacutely over time. A. True B. False true Deep vein thrombosis is sugge...

HONDROS BIO 117 - EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ The heart is found in what cavity? thoracic Which layer of the heart is found on the inside? Endocardium The heart is positioned in-between what? The lungs Which layer of the heart is the thickest and is made of cardiac muscle? Myocardium The base of the heart is located at the... at the 2nd rib What fluid can be found between the visceral and parietal pericardium? Serous fluid What are the layers of the heart? e...

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...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...

Adult Echocardiography (CCI Exam) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Question: What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in adult patients? Answer: The primary purpose of an echocardiogram is to visualize the heart's structures and assess its function, including evaluating heart chambers, valves, and blood flow to diagnose conditions such as heart disease, valve disorders, and congenital defects. Question: Which echocardiographic view is most commonly used to assess left ventricu...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ...

Challenging VTNE questions You are asked to run an electrocardiogram (ECG) strip on a pet. There are three leads on your machine. One is white, one is black, and one is red. Where should these be placed? Answer: White: right forelimb, black: left forelimb, red: left hindlimb Explanation - White= right front Black= left front Red= left hind Green (if present)= right hind The easy ways to remember these: You read your newspaper in the morning (black and white towards front of pet), Ch...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Meds for Myocarditis Answer: Penicillins, Amphotericin B Q: Myocarditis pathology Answer: Viral infections or immune related (rheumatic fever, Crohn's, Lupus) Q: Pericarditis - nursing mgt Answer: Analgesics, forward-leaning or sitting position to relieve pain, gradual increases in acivity Q: Pericarditis assessment Answe...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...