Bradypnea causes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A coughs effectiveness is reduced when____ - 1. Weakness of inspiratory or expiratory muscles 2. Inability of the glottis to open or close correctly 3. Obstruction, collapsibility, or alteration in the shape of the airways 4. Decrease in lung recoil 5. Abnormal amount of mucus production Cardiac chest pain in men is most often located: - Center of the chest and radiates down the arm, jaw, and back Cardiac chest pain in women is most often located: - Across the center of the chest, may rad...

_NGN__ATI_RN_NURSING_CARE_OF_CHILDREN_PROCTORED_EXAM_2023_2024_QUESTIONS_WITH_VERIFIED_ANSWERS_NEW_U (1) ATI RN Nursing Care of Children Page 1 of 31 Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? my child will have a cast until healing is complete. My child will receive antibiotics forseveral weeks. My child can r...

Maryville University: NURS611 Patho Exam 3 What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER - *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stim...

Inhalation - Answer- Also called inspiration. Diaphragm contracts and moves downward. Intercostal muscles contract and the ribcage expands. Negative pressure in the chest cavity causes air to rush into the lungs. ACTIVE process. Exhalation - Answer- Also called expiration. Diaphragm relaxes and moves up. Intercostal muscles relax and the ribcage moves inward. Decreasing size of the chest cavity forces air out. PASSIVE process. Hypercarbic Drive - Answer- normal respiratory control responds...

Rule of the B's: If the ____ and the _____ are ______ in the same direction then it is meta_____ : pH, Bicarb, Both, Bolic pH 7.30_______ HCO3 20_______ : ↓= acidosis; ↓= metabolic pH 7.58_______ HCO3 32_______ : ↑= alkalosis; ↑= metabolic pH 7.22_______ HCO3 30_______ : ↓= acidosis; ↑= respiratory You are providing care to a client with the following blood gas results: pH 7.32, CO2 49, HCO3 29, PO2 80, and SaO2 90%. Based on these results, the client is experiencing: :...

Rule of the B's: If the ____ and the _____ are ______ in the same direction then it is meta_____ - Answer-pH, Bicarb, Both, Bolic pH 7.30_______ HCO3 20_______ - Answer-↓= acidosis; ↓= metabolic pH 7.58_______ HCO3 32_______ - Answer-↑= alkalosis; ↑= metabolic pH 7.22_______ HCO3 30_______ - Answer-↓= acidosis; ↑= respiratory You are providing care to a client with the following blood gas results: pH 7.32, CO2 49, HCO3 29, PO2 80, and SaO2 90%. Based on these results, the clie...

HESI 1 - V1 and V2 REVIEW - Health Assessment 1 Already Passed The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection of a client's mouth and pha...

hypoxia - ANSWERSlack of oxygen which can lead to cardiac arrest and prevent blood from reaching brain and other vital organs in three minutes. hypoxia 4-6 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage possible hypoxia 6-10 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage likely hypoxia greater than 10 minutes - ANSWERSirreversible brain damage signs and symptoms of hypoxia - ANSWERSincreased heart rate, cyanosis (bluish tissue in lips and nail beds), changes in level of consciousness, restlessness, chest pain two ...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When ...

OB Midterm Practice Questions And Answers With Correct Rationales A+ Review A woman with severe preeclampsia is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion. The nurse becomes concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits: A) a sleepy, sedated affect. B) a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. C) deep tendon reflexes of 2+. D) absence of ankle clonus. - ANS-B* A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min indicates that the client is experiencing respiratory depression (bradypnea) from ma...