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Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

4 phases of respiration - ANS 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - ANS Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System - ANS Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation - ANS movement of air into and out of the lungs/exchang...

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Advanced Pathophysiology Summer 2024 UTA 5315 Test 3 Mitral Valve Stenosis - answer- Characterized by NARROWING of mitral valve - Normal is 4-6 cm -Narrowed is less than 2.5 cm - Caused by RHEUMATIC FEVER -More common in WOMEN -Oxygenated blood comes back into heart into the left atrium and down through the mitral valve to the left ventricle - Complex: Stenosis leads to volume/pressure in left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy/dilation, which increases pressure/volume in the ...

Chapter 01: Contemporary Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Keenan-Lindsay: Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is true regarding perinatal nurses? a. They provide care for only childbearing persons and babies. b. They require advanced practice education beyond an entry to practice degree. c. They work with patients and families from preconception throughout the child-bearing year. d. They provide care for families with childre...

4 phases of respiration - Correct Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - Correct Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System - Correct Answer Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation - Correct Answer movement of air into and out of the lungs/exc...

Conduction System SA Node AV Node Bundle of His Right and Left bundle branches Purkinje Fibers SA Node primary pacemaker rate 60-100 Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen AV Node slightly delays impulse from atria to ventricles Bundle of His conducts impulses to left and right bundle branches Purkinje Fibers relay impulses to ventricular myocardium Depolarization ...

NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Family Midterm SATISFIED Study Guide REAL NR566 Advanced Pharmacology NR566 Week One PI Support: Chapter 70-76 -access medicine: with chamberlain- for flash cards and review of books for free Chapter 70 Table 70.1: Classifications of Antimicrobial Drugs by Susceptible Organisms: Narrow vs. Broad spectrum? o The Difference in antibiotic coverage ▪ broad: covers more and possibly gram – and gram + ▪ narrow: covers just a few microorgan...

1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted over the burned area” d. “dea...