Orthopnea - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1 of 55 The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behaviour indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? - A Uses only lactose-free dairy products. - B Carefully cleans and peels all fresh fruit and vegetables. - C No longer incudes grains in daily diet. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. Question 2 of 55 ...

NSG 6020 Midterm Exam 2022.1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” 2. Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr....

Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography 10th Edition by Ehrlich d. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate. ANS: D REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 13. The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember: a. the basic principles of body mechanics. b. the steps for using a fire extinguisher. c. the steps to follow in the event of a fire. d. the steps involved in cleaning up a hazardous spill. ANS: C REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 14. What type(s) of musculoskeletal disorder(s) is/are more likely to occu...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client has been admitted to a health care center with reports of dyspnea. The nurse suspects left-sided heart failure based on which assessment finding? a. Nocturia b. Pitting edema c. Weight gain d. Orthopnea Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should assess for orthopnea in clients with left-sided heart failure. Orthopnea is a condition where the client has difficulty breathing when lying down. The other features of...

ATI Medical Surgical Neurosensory - Questions and Answers A nurse is providing teaching to a class about TIAs. What info should the nurse include in the teaching? a. can cause irreversible hemiparesis b. can be the result of cerebral bleeding c. can cause cerebral edema d. can precede an ischemic stroke A nurse is performing a neurologic assessment for a client who has a brain tumor. What finding should indicate to the nurse cranial nerve involvement? a. dysphagia b. positive babinski sign c. ...

Signs Things you can see or measure symptoms Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of attorney allows? A ...

Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved by rest. A) Subjective B) Objective - A) Subjective The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient has had abdominal pain for 1 week. The pain lasts for 30 minutes at a time; it comes and goes. The severity is 7 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. It is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It is located in ...

Paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea - redistribution of fluids from dependent areas of the body that occurs in the recumbent or supine positions, increases intravascular fluids and places more fluid in the heart. may take a few hours resulting in the patients wake up from SOB. usually relieved by upright position which redistributes the fluids back to dependent areas of the body such as the legs. Abd. pressure plays a greater role in orthopnea, but there is overlap between the two terms. Since the...

NR509 Bates Test Bank - Midterm Exam Questions & Answers, Latest 2024-A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a...

PATH 1000 UNIT 8-12 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTPATH 1000 UNIT 8-12 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTPATH 1000 UNIT 8-12 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTPATH 1000 UNIT 8-12 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT Pulmonary Disease - ANSWER - - S/S = dyspnea (orthopnea/paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea), cough, hemoptysis, abnormal breathing patterns, hypo/hyper ventilation, cyanosis, clubbing, pain Dysnpea - ANSWER - breathing discomfort with an attempt to increase...