Pulmonary emboli - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) correct answers - Is a restrictive disease that causes lung volumes to decrease - primary pathologic change are Alveolar-capillary membrane structures replaced by fibrotic tissue - Causes increased mPAP & CVP - Cause pleural friction rub and cor pulmonale - consist of dull percussion notes - Cough and dyspnea are the two most common symptoms - The term refers to a broad group of inflammatory lung disorders characterized by fibrotic infiltrates in the lower...

RN VATI Pharmacology 2019 (+60 Questions & Answers | Confident A+ Score Guide A nurse is preparing to administer diclofenac to a client who has chronic bursitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. administer the medication at bedtime b. avoid administering the medication with antacids c. administer the medication with food d. crush the medication prior to administration {{Correct Ans- Administer the medication with food Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause g...

Postpartum Disorders_ DVT, Pulmonary Embolism Questions with justifications

NUR 254 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) PULMONARY EMBOLISM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100% CORRECT

Pulmonary Embolism Verified A+ A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for having a PE? (select all) a. a client who has a BMI of 30 b. a female client who is post menopausal c. a client who has a fractured femur d. a client who is a marathon runner e. a client who has chronic A-fib ️️a. obese: increased risk c. fracture: increased risk e. turbulent blood flow: increased risk b. not at risk e. increased blood flow What is the re...

Pulmonary Embolism Patients NCLEX Verified A+ A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? a. Assess the clients lung sounds. b. Notify the Rapid Response Team. c. Provide reassurance to the client. d. Take a full set of vital signs. ️️B ~ This client has manifestations of a pulmonary embolism, and the most critical actio...

Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Embolism Blockage of pulmonary arteries by thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue Obstructs alveolar perfusion Most commonly affects lower lobes Picture 1 Picture 2 Risk factors -Deep vein thrombosis (90%) -Immobility or reduced mobility -Surgery -History of DVT -Malignancy -Obesity -Oral contraceptives/ hormones -Smoking -Heart failure -Pregnancy/delivery -Clotting disorders -Atrial fibrillation -Central venous catheters -Fractured long bone C...

A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a client who had a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flex the foot every hour when awake. Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to flex the foot every hour to reduce the risk for thromboembolism and promote venous return. A nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax and a closed-chest drainage system. Which of the following findings is an indication of lu...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A | Galen QUESTION Given to decrease ammonia levels. Causes belching, n/v and diarrhea. Answer: Lactulose QUESTION Keeps clots from forming (prevents DVT) - rapid acting, given IV or subq, bleeding precautions Answer: Heparin QUESTION Throbolytics that's used for MI, ischemic stroke and pulmonary emboli, IV or IV bolus within 26 hours...