Distant heart sounds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MCN 568 Respiratory Study Guide What are the 4 types of pulmonary air leaks? Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE), and pneumopericardium What condition is characterized by the clinical presentation of acute respiratory distress, and distant or absent breath sounds on one side, with tracheal deviation to the opposite side? Pneumothorax What type of pulmonary air leak is often asymptomatic but can cause subcutaneous emphysema in the supraclavicular notch, neck, ...

Exam 2: NR 341/ NR341 Complex Adult Health Exam 2 Review (2024/ 2025) | Complete Guide with Verified Answers |Chamberlain 1. What can Pericarditis lead to? Answer: - Pericardial effusion Cardiac Tamponade Scarring 2. What pain s/s are associated with Pericarditis? Answer: - Pleuritic chest pain 3. When is the Pleuritic chest pain worse with Pericarditis? Answer: During the following: Coughing Swallowing Inspiration 4. Where can you see the ST- Segment elevation ass...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Nursing 115 Exam 3Inspect the precordium for? - correct answer symmetry and pulsations Precordium - correct answer Path of blood flow - correct answer Heart valves - correct answer What is the purpose of obtaining an apical pulse rate? - correct answer To obtain the heart rate of newborns, infants and children 2 to 3 years of age or an adult with an irregular peripheral pulse. Other patients needing an apical pulse are pulmonary and renal patients. Establish baseline data for ...

USMLE STEP 2 CK HIGH-YIELD EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Classic EKG finding in atrial flutter - correct answer "Sawtooth" p waves Definition of unstable angina - correct answer Angina that is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria - correct answer ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade - correct answer Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow heart rate - correct answer Beta-blockers, CCBs, digox...

TNCC Written Exam 2023 (92 Questions with 100% Correct Answers) What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - ANS-- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - ANS-- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath soun...

Classic EKG finding in atrial flutter (Ans- "Sawtooth" p waves Definition of unstable angina (Ans- Angina that is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria (Ans- ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade (Ans- Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow heart rate (Ans- Beta-blockers, CCBs, digoxin, amiodarone Hypercholesterolemia treatment that leads to flushing and pruritus (Ans- Niacin Murmur - h...

"Third-spacing" can cause which form of shock? A. Anaphylactic B. Hypovolemic C. Septic D. Cardiovascular - B. Hypovolemic Third-spacing = movement of fluid out of the vascular system into the interstitial areas, resulting in loss of fluid leading to hypovolemic shock A 18-year-old male is admitted after a motor-vehicle accident with air-bag release. He complains of chest tightness and is restless and anxious. Heart sounds are barely audible on auscultation. The patient is most likely...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Meds for Myocarditis Answer: Penicillins, Amphotericin B Q: Myocarditis pathology Answer: Viral infections or immune related (rheumatic fever, Crohn's, Lupus) Q: Pericarditis - nursing mgt Answer: Analgesics, forward-leaning or sitting position to relieve pain, gradual increases in acivity Q: Pericarditis assessment Answe...

MCCQE1 Questions and Answers 100% Solved An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x...