Breathlessness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The classic signs of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) Ans--facial edema, dyspnea, edematous arms w/bluish color=this is oncologic emergency requiring immediate attention. Which cancer is least likely to metastasize to the bone? Ans--Colorectal; it mainly metastasizes to the liver, lung, and peritoneum. syncopal episodes and falls Ans--consider discontinuing antihypertensive medications if blood pressure is consistently low What is the drug of choice to relieve a patient's feeling of...

NURS 230 Final Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is loss? absence of something or someone that a person has formed an attachment to What is grief? emotional response to loss What are some physical reactions to loss? Tightness in the chest and throat, oversensitivity to noise, breathlessness, muscular weakness, lack of energy, fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite What are some emotional reactions to loss? Numbness, loneliness, sadness, sorrow, guilt, shock,...

Exam 1: NURS663/ NURS 663 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) - Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management II Exam Review | 100% Correct | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION What is vagus nerve stimulation? It's an implant in the chest that stimulates the left Vegas nerve by Paul stations and it's controlled by an on off switch that is activated by a magnet QUESTION How does vagus nerve stimulation work? Answer: Stimulates the brain stem nuclei which ...

AGACNP TEST #2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ COPD - -a common preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation, usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases. Small Airways Disease - -Airway inflammation Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs Increased airway resistance Parenchymal Destruction - -Loss of alveolar attachments Decrease of elastic recoil Airflo...

How do we care for casualty who is suffering from a heart attack? - Conscious: semi sitting position Unconcisious: check ABC'S In both cases: Administer oxygen and promote recovery A passenger feels cramping chest pain spreading to the left arm and jaw, breathlessness, weakness and is pale in colour, what is he suffering from? - Angina How do we care for a casualty who has gone into cardiac arrest? - CPR and use of AED is advised if available and crew trained Promote recovery What posit...

Allergic rhinitis - Answer inflammation of the nasal membranes, caused by allergies; Seasonal Anemia - Answer Lack of RBCs caused by an interference in production (iron deficiency), premature destruction of rbcs (sickle cell), or loss of rbcs (hemolytic); Anemia signs and symptoms - Answer Pallor, brittle nails, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, decreased O2 levels, fatigue, dizziness, breathlessness on exertion

The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is named because it has _____. - answers-three cusps A small patch of tissue called the _____ acts as the pacemaker of the heart. - answers-sinoatrial node _____ samples the blood in each heart chamber for oxygen content and pressure. - answers-cardiac catheterization The simplest form of atherosclerosis is _____, which are thin, flat discolorations in the arteries that can enlarge and become thicker as they grow in length. - answer...

NCLEX Mark Klimek (Part 1) Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers "Decide Sickest v.s. Healthiest" With prioritization, answers will always have these 4 parts: - answerAge- Irrelevant because all humans are important Gender- Irrelevant because all humans are important Diagnosis Modifying Phrase (*Most important*) Ex: Of prioritization Ex: Angina pectoris with unstable BP v.s stable vitals with a myocardial infarction (Angina pectoris is the highest priority at this time because the...

NCLEX Mark Klimek (Part 1) Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers "Decide Sickest v.s. Healthiest" With prioritization, answers will always have these 4 parts: - answerAge- Irrelevant because all humans are important Gender- Irrelevant because all humans are important Diagnosis Modifying Phrase (*Most important*) Ex: Of prioritization Ex: Angina pectoris with unstable BP v.s stable vitals with a myocardial infarction (Angina pectoris is the highest priority at this time because the...

Advanced Health Assessment NURS 612 Study Guide What are some appropriate HPI questions for someone complaining of dyspnea or breathlessness? When does it occur? Does it occur with exertion (such as going up and down stairs)? How many flights of stairs? Is it all the time, even at rest? Is it constant or intermittent?