Breathlessness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Definition of asthma and underlying cause Correct Answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway- cause is immune-mediated airway inflammation S&S of asthma Correct Answer--Sense of breathlessness & tightness in the chest -Wheezing -Dyspnea -Cough Definition of COPD and most common cause Correct Answer--Chronic, progressive, largely irreversible disorder characterized by airflow restrictions and inflammation -Common cause is smoking cigarettes S&S of COPD Correct Answer--chronic...

PCE Mock Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Which of the following increases the risk of a MI? A) Time of Day B) Seasonal pattern - i.e. Christmas time C) After an upper respiratory tract illness D) After dental appointments - ANSWERSCorrect: A, B, and C Which of the following are the MOST common warning sign of a MI? A) Prolonged symptoms unrelieved by antacids, nitroglycerin or rest B) Breathlessness and Dizziness C) Continuous neck or shoulder pain D) Continuous mid-thorac...

Which assessment findings would most strongly suggest an issue with morphine? - ANS myoclonus is a symptom of the toxic effects of morphine metabolites Which cancer is least likely to metastasize to the bone? - ANS Colorectal; it mainly metastasizes to the liver, lung, and peritoneum. What is the drug of choice to relieve a patient's feeling of "air hunger" in end stage pulmonary disease? - ANS morphine; opioids provide palliative support for symptoms of breathlessness or su...

Exam 3 Practice Questions (Text, Study guide, ATI Questions) 1. For which of the following health problems is a patient who has a 40-year history of smoking at risk? 1. Alcoholism and hypertension 2. Obesity and diabetes 3. Stress-related illnesses 4. Cardiopulmonary disease and lung cancer Correct answer 4 2. A patient has been diagnosed with severe iron deficiency anemia. During physical assessment, which of the following symptoms are associated with decreased oxygenation as a result...

Bipolar one disorder DSM five criteria - ANSWER-Manic episode: 1+ week of a colon elevated, expansive or irritable mood and increase energy. 3+ symptoms from B: distractibility, indiscretion, irresponsible, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity(Increase goal-orient), decreased need for sleep, talkativeness or pressured speech. Bipolar two DSM five criteria - ANSWER-Hypo mania and major depressive disorder: hypo mania same as mania with decreased severity and duration and no functional imp...

A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with cardiopulmonary resuscitat...

BSNC 5000 Peds Midterm Exam Questions with Correct Answers What causes bronchiolitis - Answer-infection by RSV Risk factors for bronchiolitis - Answer--children not breast fed -premature born babies -neuromuscular disorders (cant clear airways as easily) -significant pulmonary disease Common causes of bronchiolitis - Answer-RSV, mycoplasms, parainfulenza, adenoviruses What type of issue is caused by lower airway infections? - Answer-airway trapping with prolonged expiration -wheeze...

BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Question: The nurse is assigning care of the client with prostatitis to a practical nurse. Which instruction should the nurse provide the p.m. regarding care of this client? A) Restrict oral fluid intake. B) Strain all urine. C) Maintain contact isolation. D) Avoid urinary catheterization. Answer: D) Avoid urinary catheterization. Question: Th...

Approximately ____ % of those who experience a corornary event in any given year will die. Correct Answer 34 although deaths from coronary heart disease have declined over the past 40 years what reason are deaths still happening? Correct Answer lifestyle and behavior changes. what modifiable risk factors can decrease the risk of coronary artery disease? Correct Answer smoking cessation, weight loss, exercise, proper eating besides cardiovascular problems what other causes could there be...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Signs of potential exacerbation of illness in an older adult with coronary heart disease? (10) Answer: lightheadedness or dizziness disturbances in gait and balance loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss inability to concentrate. changes in personality or mood changes in grooming mood unusual patterns in voiding ...