Corpulmonale - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCSBN–Lesson 8B:Respiratory System Study Guide Upper Respiratory System Disorders The upper respiratory system consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx and larynx. It allows air flow into and out of the lungs as it warms, humidifies and filters inspired air.This section will review upperrespiratorydisorderssuchasrhinitis,sinusitis,pharyngitis,tonsillitis,peritonsillarabscess, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, upper respiratory tract infections and croup syndromes. Rhinitis–UpperRespiratoryS...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure...

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 Decreased PaO2, slight increase PaCO2 (result poor oxygen exchange) o Crackles (pulmonary ed...

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...

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...

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...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure ...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure ...