Pta mid term exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 324 EXAM 2 MEDICAL SURGICAL STUDY GUIDE HEART FAILURE Assessment of left and right CAD: Left Sided Heart Failure ( • Most common • Prevents normal forward flowing blood • Blood backs up into the left atrium, and then to the pulmonary vein o Pressure increases, fluid leaks from the pulmonary capillary bed into the interstitium and then the alveoli o Results in pulmonary congestion and edema • Signs o LV heaves o Alternating pulses (strong, weak): o Increased HR o D...

HESI_Exit_Exam_3 2011. TEST 3 Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A vegetarian client is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). What instruction is essential for the nurse to include in the client's discharge teaching? a. Avoid excessive intake of green leafy vegetables. b. Eliminate the intake of highly-processed food items. c. Include a protein-rich fluid supplement in your diet da...

HESI_Exit_Exam_3 2011. TEST 3 Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A vegetarian client is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). What instruction is essential for the nurse to include in the client's discharge teaching? a. Avoid excessive intake of green leafy vegetables. b. Eliminate the intake of highly-processed food items. c. Include a protein-rich fluid supplement in your diet da...