Left sided heart failure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FISDAP EMT FINAL-JB Learning Questions With Verified Correct Answers 56 y/o male complains of increasing shortness of breath. Confused, speaks in 2 word sentences. JVD & pedal edema w productive cough. V/S BP 168/94, P 88 irregular, R w crackles, SPO2 76% apply 02 via NRM 32 y/o female, car crash. complains of tearing pain in back Upon assessment, left radial pulse is stronger than right radial pulse. You should suspect? Aortic Dissection A patient amputated her index finger in a...

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Thinning of the skin delayed healing MY A NSWER Thinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which c...

UPDATED 2023 RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+. Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growt...

NUR 631 CARDIO/PUL EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What are the physical exam findings of pneumonia? - Consolodation - Positive egophony - Positive bronchophony - Positive whispered pectoriliquy - Increased tactile fremitus When would you hear late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs? Left sided heart failure (interstitial edema) When would the trachea be shifted towards the involved side in someone with pulmonary symptoms? Atelectasis When woul...

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Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

CALAOMS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED 2024 (GRADED) Another name for the Sympathetic Nervous System is the Cholinergic System. True or False? - Answer False Name the two systems that comprise the autonomic nervous system: - Answer Parasympathetic and sympathetic The heart is divided into _____ chambers. The upper chambers are called _____ while the lower chambers are called _____. - Answer 4, atria, ventricles Continue the pathway of the blood flow: From the lungs w...

Left sided Heart Failure Exam 1 Questions and Answers Resp assessment findings of L-sided heart failure - Answer-dyspnea, orthopnea, cheyne stokes, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema cough, cardiac asthma (wheezing coughing) (crackles in lungs from fluid buildup?) Normal hematocrit - Answer-Men: 42-52% Women: 37-47% Misc. assessment findings of L-sided heart failure - Answer-decreased renal function, muscular weakness, microalbuminuria (30-300mg/day) (normal albumin levels = 3.4-5.4) ...

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. Which assessment component would elicit specific information regarding the client's left-sided heart function? 1. Listening to lung sounds 2. Palpating for organomegaly 3. Assessing for jugular vein distention 4. Assessing for peripheral and sacral edema - correct answer Listening to lung sounds. The client with heart failure may present with different symptoms, depending on whether the righ...

RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Question Bank 2024 Question 1 of 180 A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ◯ Notify risk management about the client’s refusal. ◯ Document the client’s refusal in the medical record. ◯ Inform the client that the transfusion is mandatory. ◯ Suggest that the client explore alternative therapies. Correct Answer: Document the client’s refusal in the medical record. Explanat...