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Abbreviations for PT – USAHS Questions and Answers 2023 ~ about (a), or (A) assistance (typically qualified with the amount of assistance such as min, mod, or max) bil., B, (B), or B both or bilateral ° degrees °C degrees Celsius °F degrees Fahrenheit (D) or dep. dependent (I) independent (-) or - negative x1, x2 number of individuals assisting (one, two) x (eg, 3x/day) times (as in 3 times per day) # o...

What conditions are the abnormal heart sounds S3 and S4 associated with, respectively? A. S3 = MI or HTN; S4 =CHF B. S3 = Tracheal Stenosis; S4 = Asthma C. S3 = closure of Mitral and Tricuspid Valves; S4 = Closure of Pulmonary Valves D. S3 = CHF; S4 =MI or HTN - answer Feedback Correct Answer - D S3 is heard in early diastole (after S2) and is associated with CHF. S4 is heard in late diastole (before S1) and is associated with an MI or hypertension. A chronic smoker diagnosed with COPD wa...

CMC certification HIT (heparin induced thrombocytopenia) - Bivalirudin and Argatroban are direct thrombin inhibitors and alternatives for anticoagulation for patients with HIT. - HIT is an immune mediated adverse drug reaction caused by antibodies that develop after exposure to heparin, platelets become activated placing patients at risk for development of thrombosis pericarditis - inflammation of pericardial sac, chest pain-sharp,stabbing, dull, achy pain improved with sitting &leaning...

AACN CMC What percentage of ventricular filling is passive and what percentage is atrial kick? - Passive - 75% Atrial kick -- 25-35% What 3 components make up stroke volume? - Preload Afterload Contractility Uses of beta blockers - HTN Classic angina (Coronary artery obstruction) Ventricular and Supraventricular arrhythmia's ACS Heart failure Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Clinical effects of beta blockers - Decreased heart rate Decreased contractility Decreased automaticit...

CMC Practice Questions - AACN While caring for a patient with an IABP at 3:1, the nurse notes: A. decreasing urine output as well as increasing BUN and CR levels; the nurse should increase timing to 2:1 B. absent pulses in the proximal extremity; the nurse should apply pressure at the insertion site. C. blood in the IABP tubing; the nurse should disconnect the balloon catheter from the IABP. D. blood oozing from the insertion site; the nurse should anticipate the need for an emergency fas...

CMC Practice Questions - AACN While caring for a patient with an IABP at 3:1, the nurse notes: A. decreasing urine output as well as increasing BUN and CR levels; the nurse should increase timing to 2:1 B. absent pulses in the proximal extremity; the nurse should apply pressure at the insertion site. C. blood in the IABP tubing; the nurse should disconnect the balloon catheter from the IABP. D. blood oozing from the insertion site; the nurse should anticipate the need for an emergency fas...

CMC Exam Unstable angina - Patient presenting with chest pain, no ST segment elevation, and normal cardiac biomarkers De novo angina - New onset angina Crescendo angina - Angina tha this increased in frequency, intensity, and duration Wellen's Syndrome - Angina with deep T wave inversion in V2 and V2 indicatve of critical proximal LAD stenosis Variant (Prinzmetals) - Angina with ST segment elevation related to coronary artery vasopasm Left ventricular MIs - **Most MIs are left...

NPTE Test Questions Practice, Questions with accurate answers, rated A+. 2022 Document Content and Description Below NPTE Test Questions Practice, Questions with accurate answers, rated A+. 2022 What conditions are the abnormal heart sounds S3 and S4 associated with, respectively? A. S3 = MI or HTN; S4 =CH F B. S3 = Tracheal Stenosis; S4 = Asthma C. S3 = closure of Mitral and Tricuspid Valves; S4 = Closure of Pulmonary Valves D. S3 = CHF; S4 =MI or HTN - Feedback Correct Answer - D S3 is heard...

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CMC Practice Test Questions - AACN A patient with a history of vasculitis and cocaine abuse is admitted with altered mental status. CT reveals intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke. Which action should the nurse anticipate? - Correct answer Avoidance of hypotonic IV fluids" "An IABP is currently 3:1 when the patient suddenly goes into ventricular fibrillation. In addition to resuscitative measures, the nurse should - Correct answer Change the trigger to internal or pressure to support resusci...