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NR 324 EXAM 2 MEDICAL SURGICAL STUDY GUIDE HEART FAILURE Assessment of left and right CAD: Left Sided Heart Failure ( • Most common • Prevents normal forward flowing blood • Blood backs up into the left atrium, and then to the pulmonary vein o Pressure increases, fluid leaks from the pulmonary capillary bed into the interstitium and then the alveoli o Results in pulmonary congestion and edema • Signs o LV heaves o Alternating pulses (strong, weak): o Increased HR o D...

Patho Exam 3 study guide Hematological Alterations Know lab values for a person with anemia* What hemoglobin is concerning or indicates anemia? Less than 12 for men and less than 15 for women. Erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]) An RBC is a small disk with two unique properties: (1) a biconcave shape and (2) the capacity to be reversibly deformed. • Responsible for oxygenation-the shape allows for optimal gas exchange • Average lifespan of an erythrocyte- 120 days Hemoglobi...

MED SURG HESI STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS Medical-Surgical A 1.ID: Which milestone indicates to the nurse successful achievement of young adulthood? A. Demonstrates a conceptualization of death and dying. B. Completes education and becomes self-supporting. C. Creates a new definition of self and roles with others. D. Develops a strong need for parental support and approval. 2.ID: The nurse working on a telemetry unit finds a client unconscious and in pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT...