Postural hypotention - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BSN 205 Final Questions and Answers Graded A+ An 80-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis is being admitted for a procedure where injections will be placed in her back to relieve pain. She reports having fallen less than 1 year ago on icy steps to her house. She is alert and oriented and occasionally uses a cane. She has never smoked, but takes an antihypertensive medication for her blood pressure. Is this patient at risk for a fall? Yes A 48-year-old patient is being admitted for surgery...

CH16-Pharmacology clear and simple CV system meds Questions And Correct Answers What are the two main roles of the cardiovascular system? - Correct Answer deliver nutrients, hormones, and immune and clotting factors throughout body. also carry waste products such as CO2 out of the cells. How does Lasix work? - Correct Answer blocks absorbtion of sodium chloride and water from the filtered fluid in the kidney tubules. causes dramatic increase in urine output-diuresis. lowers the amount of flu...

76 yo man 30mins severe substernal chest pain while arguing with brother. 3 sublingal nitroglycerin no relieve. 5y h/o ischemic heart disease. P110, R20, BP120/80. Cardiac exam normal. EKG ST elevation at leads I, aVl, and V4-V9. What happened during argument with brother? - ANSWER-Coronary vasospasm due to alpha 1 stimulation 40yo G0 women delivered newborn. CVS at 15 wks results male chromosome fetus. Physical exam show female external genitals and absent internal genitals. Mutation prevent...

Comprehensive HESI Review Exit Test Bank 2022/2023 (Over 2000 Questions and Answers) Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) The exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the lungs is inadequate for oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production within the body's cells Characteristics of ARDS Hypoxemia that persists even when 100% oxygen is given; decreased pulmonary compliance; dyspnea; non-cardiac associated bilateral pulmonary edema; dense pulmonary infiltrates on X-ray ARDS No a...

Rasmussen College: PN 3 Exam 3 Study Guide_ LATEST Shock Syndromes: Shock is a systemic condition where there is an imbalance between the oxygen supply to the tissues/organs and the oxygen needs of those tissues/organs. There are different types of shock. Any situation that decreases vascular volume, blood pressure, or cardiac function can lead to shock. Shock can be divided according to the cause. There are three main types of shock. Distributive shock is further divided into another three...

Exam 2: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: Types of shock Answer: Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, & Distributive Q: Burn shock is caused by : Answer: Massive fluid shifts of plasma, electrolytes, and proteins into the burn wound causing the inability of the circulatory system to meet the needs of cells, tissues, and vital organs. Its a form of Hypovolemic Shock ...

Medical Surgery Endocrine 1 Glucose over 250 and higher are at risk for? - Answer- DKA Hypopituitarism - Answer- 1. Hypo-secretion of 1 or more pituitary hormones caused by tumors, trauma, encephalitis, autoimmunity or stroke 2. Often effected growth hormone (GH) and gonadatrophic hormones, but thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), (ACTH), (ADH) may be involved. Hypopituitarism Assessment - Answer- a. Mild to moderate obesity b. Reduced cardiac output c. Infertility, sexual dysfunction d...