Ahn 447 exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

head lacerations correct answers lots of bleeding due to the great vascular supply of the head APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE FIRST (answer to question sucking chest wound??) Halo Vest correct answers **has a special wrench for removal - tape it to the vest for easy access** Halo Vest is used for decompression of the spinal cord/nerves never adjust screws, ensure one finger can fit, never turn or move patient, NEVER use a sharp object to relieve itching, monitor vitals for infections, alters bal...

A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect? a. Heart rate of 120 beats/min b. Cool, clammy skin c. Oxygen saturation of 90% d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min - ️️A A nurse assesses a client after administering a prescribed beta blocker. Which assessment should the nurse expect to find? a. Blood pressure increased from 98/42 mm Hg to 132/60 mm Hg b. Respiratory rate decreased from 25 ...

"hay fever" or "allergies" correct answers What is Rhinitis also referred to as? - odynophagia/dysphagia - fever - hyperemia correct answers What are clinical manifestations of pharyngitis? Rapid Antigen Test; results in 5 minutes correct answers How do you screen for strep throat? 7-10 days correct answers How long is the abx treatment for tonsilitis? contagious airborne, bacterial correct answers What kind of infection is tonsilitis? peritonsillar abscess (PTA) correct ans...

AHN 447 Exam 5 (Hematology & HIV/AIDS) Questions And Answers bone marrow - ANSWER-produces RBC, WBC, and platelets albumin - ANSWER-maintains osmotic pressure, prevents plasma leak globulins - ANSWER-large proteins, assist with immune function granulocytes - neutrophils, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil, macrophages - ANSWER-What kinds of WBC's help with inflammation? agranulocytes - B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, cytotoxic-cytolytic, T-cell, natural killer cell - ANSWERWhat kinds of WBC'...

What is the normal range for creatinine, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? - ️️Males: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL Females: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL Older adults: may be decreased An INCREASED level indicates kidney impairment. A DECREASED level may be caused by a DECREASED muscle mass. What is the normal range for BUN, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? - ️️10-20 mg/dL Older adults: slightly higher An INCREASED level may indicate liver or kidney disease, dehydr...

A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect? a. Heart rate of 120 beats/min b. Cool, clammy skin c. Oxygen saturation of 90% d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min correct answers A A nurse assesses a client after administering a prescribed beta blocker. Which assessment should the nurse expect to find? a. Blood pressure increased from 98/42 mm Hg to 132/60 mm Hg b. Respiratory rate decreased ...

What is the purpose of coronary circulation? - ️️To supply blood/nutrients to the heart Coronary Circulation: The left anterior descending (LAD) supplies... - ️️anterior wall of LV, septum, papillary muscles, chordae Coronary Circulation: The left circumflex artery supplies... - ️️lateral wall LV, SA node, AV node Coronary Circulation: The right coronary artery supplies... - ️️RA, RV, inferior wall of LV Coronary blood flow to the heart muscle occurs during _...

What is the normal range for creatinine, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? correct answers Males: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL Females: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL Older adults: may be decreased An INCREASED level indicates kidney impairment. A DECREASED level may be caused by a DECREASED muscle mass. What is the normal range for BUN, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? correct answers 10-20 mg/dL Older adults: slightly higher An INCREASED level may indicate liver or kidney...

What is the purpose of coronary circulation? correct answers To supply blood/nutrients to the heart Coronary Circulation: The left anterior descending (LAD) supplies... correct answers anterior wall of LV, septum, papillary muscles, chordae Coronary Circulation: The left circumflex artery supplies... correct answers lateral wall LV, SA node, AV node Coronary Circulation: The right coronary artery supplies... correct answers RA, RV, inferior wall of LV Coronary blood flow to ...

Common invasive hemodynamic monitoring techniques correct answers 1) Central LIne (CVP) 2) Arterial LIne 3) PA Catheter (swanganz catheter) Information that can be obtained from SwanGanz (PA) catheter? correct answers 1) CVP 2) PAP 3) SVO2 4) PCWP 5) SVR 6) CI 7) CO 8) Temp Role of transducer in hemodynamic monitoring? correct answers converts pressures into electrical signal; MUST BE USED W/ HEMODYNAMIC TUBING Where is the transducer kept? correct answers 4th ICS mida...