Orthopnea - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMSRN 1 | 2024 Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Verified You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened - C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Su...

List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: Orthopnea Answer: how many pillows are used when sleeping or laying down in order to be able breathe Question: Where can the aortic valve be auscultated? Answer: 2nd right interspace Question: Where can the pulmonic valve be auscultated? Answer: 2nd left interspace Question: where can the tricuspid valve be auscu...

Exam 2: NUR 2092 / NUR2092 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review-Questions and Verified Answers-Grade A-100% Correct-Rasmussen Q: What are the 2 phases of the cardiac cycle? Answer: Systole and Diastole Q: In order to feel a patients carotid pulse, where must you feel? Answer: Right by the SCM on the side of the neck. Do NOT feel both sides at the same time. Q: When you are assessing a patients lung sounds, where are normal bronchovascular breath sounds...

MED-SURG RN Form B Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Cancer treatment options: Safety precautions for a sealed radiation implant - ANS ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Place the client in a private room away from other clients when possible. ■ Place an appropriate sign on the door warning of the radiation source. ■ Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal amounts of radiation exposure. ■ Limit visitors to 30-min visits, and have visitors maintain a distance of 6 ft from the...

Exam 1: PNR208 / PNR 208 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Community-Based Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Injuries and accidents are common causes of preventable injury and death in __________ -Falls, fires, drownings, suffocation, poisonings, sports accidents, recreational vehicle accidents. Answer: Children Question: Most common chronic common illness in children? Answer: Asthma Question: Strong tie to genet...

Exam 3: NSG300 / NSG 300 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: how to relieve orthopnea Answer: elevate the head (use 2 pillows or more) to open airway Question: what is nebulization and what is the purpose? Answer: medication in aerosol; used to add moisture and enhance mucociliary clearance increased pulmonary secretions Question: signs of right sided heart failure Answer: p...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION What is a myocardial infarction? Answer: Occurs when coronary artery is totally obstructed - commonly due to atherosclerosis QUESTION pacemaker of the heart Answer: SA node QUESTION congestive heart failure Answer: When the heart cannot maintain pumping capability QUESTION What decreases ...

Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing 9th Edition Ignatavicius Workman MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses clients on a cardiac unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for the development of left-sided heart failure? a. A 36-year-old woman with aortic stenosis b. A 42-year-old man with pulmonary hypertension c. A 59-year-old woman who smokes cigarettes daily d. A 70-year-old man who had a cerebral vascular accident ANS: A Although most people with heart ...

Signs/Symptoms suggestive of CV, metabolic, or renal disease: CORRECT ANSWER - Pain - Intermittent claudication - Ankle edema - Dizziness or syncope - SOB (at rest or w/ mild exertion) - Unusual fatigue or SOB w/ usual activities - Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Palpations or tachycardia - Known heart murmur Orthopnea: CORRECT ANSWER Dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent (laying down) position that is relieved promptly by sitting upright or standing Paroxysmal No...