Mesenteric infarction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 ...

mesenteric infarction - correct answerPatient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - correct answerPatient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadrant, patient has associated nausea vomi...

Post Concussive Syndrome -Affects about 80% of people with mild-moderate traumatic brain injuries -Women are at higher risk -Age increases risk -Symptoms may occur 3-12 months post injury -Symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, anxiety, difficulties with learning/memory/attention, depression Signs: Global brain atrophy on imaging & signs of organic brain injury (changes not r/t mental illness) on imaging 1 year post injury Heart Failure Risk Factors -Age (most common over 65 y/o) -Ischemic...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - Answer-1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - Answer-1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. WBC 4,000 > x ...

mesenteric infarction - Answer- Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - Answer- Patient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadrant, patient has associated nausea vomiting fever c...

URGENT CARE: Respiratory arrest has a multitude of causes including pulmonary, cardiac, neurologic, toxic/metabolic, etc. Name some. CORRECT ANSWER COPD, asthma, foreign objects, angioedema, DKA, cancer etc. Abnormal breath sounds: ____is an airway obstruction. ____ suggests obstruction above the vocal cords and ___ suggests obstruction below the vocal cords. ____suggests obstruction below the level of the trachea. ____suggests presence of interalveolar fluid (PNA), pulmonary fibrosis. CO...

PCCN Review Questions and Answers Management of Cirrhosis and renal failure - Answer-Identify and treat cause of liver failure, avoid hepato-toxic drugs, etoh, monitor lft's, abc, aspiration pneumonia, ascites and fluid overload, pleural effusion on right, manage renal insufficiency, electrolyte imbalances LOW K AND LOW CA, HIGH PHOSPHORUS Pancreatitis - Answer-Causes hypocalcemia, releases necrotic toxins which causes an inflammatory response (SIRS, SEPSIS). Low Ca, K, hyperglycemia , am...

NR 511 2024 Final Exam || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) NR 511 2024 Final Exam || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) mesenteric infarction - ANSWER - Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - ANSWER - Patient presents with a colicky flank...

mesenteric infarction - ANSWER Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - ANSWER Patient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadrant, patient has associated nausea vomiting fever chi...

NR 511 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWRERS. GRADED A+ mesenteric infarction - -Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - -Patient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadr...