What is tripod position - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is pericarditis? - Inflammation/ infection of the pericardial sac What are S/S of pericarditis? - Chest pain -Sharp, stabbing -Behind breast bone -Left side of chest -Elevated with tripod position -SOB-oxygen -Low grade temp -Relieved with positioning -worse on inspiration -pericardial friction rub What are S/S of endocarditis? -Fever- night sweats, malaise, chills, fatigue -Anorexia and weight loss -Cardiac murmur -Heart failure development -Petechiae -Osler...

1. Pediatric Vital Signs Q1: What is the normal range for a resting heart rate in a 2-year-old child? A) 60-100 bpm B) 80-120 bpm C) 100-140 bpm D) 120-160 bpm Answer: B) 80-120 bpm Elaboration: The normal resting heart rate for toddlers (1-3 years) is typically between 80 and 120 beats per minute. 2. Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development Q2: At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development do children begin to think logically about concrete events? A) Sensorimotor B) Preopera...

Troop Leading Procedures - ANSWER • Receive the mission- LDRs determine unit mission and time available to accomplish it. Conduct initial analysis. • Issue a warning order (WARNO)--less detailed than Opord • Make a tentative plan- • Start necessary movement • Reconnoiter • Complete the plan • Issue Operations Order (OPORD) • Supervise Rehearsal techniques - ANSWER Backbrief., Combined arms rehearsal., Support rehearsal., Battle drill or SOP rehearsal The prin...

A 65M is having trouble breathing. He is moderately overweight and has been coughing up yellow phlegm. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day and reports having these episodes for many years. Which condition should you suspectAnswer - Chronic Bronchitis 15M is short of breath after minor car collision. He has a history of asthma and his vitals are R 26 and clear bilaterally. What should you doAnswer - coach to slow breathing What is the normal range of breaths/min for an adultAnswer - 12...

EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - correct answer assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - correct answer irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - correct answer progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of c...

Medsurg HESI QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] Alternate IV & IM medications - CORRECT ANSWER A 73 year old patient with end stage cancer is in the hospital for pain control and rates pain at a "12" on the numeric rating scale of 0 to 10. What is the appropriate method of pain control for this patient? A. Alternate acetaminophen & ibuprofen B. Only give PO medications on a scheduled basis C. Alternate IV & IM medications ...

Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) → ::- PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective information), assignment of an acuity rating decision Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components → ::- Appearance. Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression". → If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker". → If there is an acute disruption in 2+ components the chi...

FISDAP Study guide EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ A 64-year-old male complains of dyspnea and is coughing up blood-tinged sputum. Upon auscultation, you note crackles bilaterally. What should you suspect?Emphysema Exacerbation/ Pulmonary Embolism/ Pulmonary Edema/ Esophageal Varices - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulmonary Edema A 14 year old female Is short of breath. She has a history of cystic fibrosis. Lung sounds reveal c...

A patient with recurrent shortness of breath has just had a bronchoscopy. What is a priority nursing action immediately after the procedure? -Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. -Assess the patient's level of consciousness. -Monitor and manage the patient's level of pain. -Assess the patient's heart rate and blood pressure. CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. Rationale: Priorities for assessment are the patient's airway and breathing, both of which may be c...

Eupnea means: - ACCURATE ANSWERS normal breathing Tachypnea - ACCURATE ANSWERS rapid breathing bradypnea - ACCURATE ANSWERS slow breathing orthopnea - ACCURATE ANSWERS difficulty breathing when lying down Dyspnea - ACCURATE ANSWERS difficulty breathing apnea - ACCURATE ANSWERS absence of breathing What tells you a patient is having difficulty breathing? - ACCURATE ANSWERS Using accessory muscles, nasal flaring, cyanosis, tripod position Barrell Chest - ACCURATE ANSWERS 1:1, ...