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- What is nephrotic syndrome? A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. - What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Massive proteinuria -Hypoalbuminemia -Edema (facial and periorbital) -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function - In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? 3.5g in 24 hours - What is nephrotic sy...

Acute Pancreatitis is what Acute Inflammation of Pancreas What does the Pancreas do in acute Pancreatitis Pancreas auto digests itself Mild edema to sever necrosis Acute Pancreatitis can cause Sever Necrosis What causes auto-digestion of pancreas Spillage of pancreatic enzymes into surrounding pancreatic tissue causing sever pain ET of acute pancreatitis Women - Gallbladder disease Men - chronic alcohol use HyperTriglyceridemia Drug reactions Pancreatic cancers Patho of acute panc...

teaching a pt with diabetes regarding foot care? always wear shoes check your feet everyday check for any discoloration, sores buy shoes that fit properly dry betwen the toes no alcohol on the feet diabetic has an order for NPH 35units to be given in the am he has an upset stomach. should he still take the insulin he should still take it. but you should encourage a snack give as ordered. assessig new pt. complains of new symptoms of tiredness and has echemosis/bruising...

Nurs 620 Maryville Exam 2 Questions With Correct Answers 2024 (Verified). Risk factors for hypertension correct answers 1. age & sex- women older than 55 & men older than 45 2.Obesity 3.Excessive dietary intake of salt ette smoking ic alcohol consumption 6.Family history of high blood pressure and/or cardiovascular disease 7.African American race 8.Stress 9.Sedentary lifestyle Blood pressure goals for JNC8 correct answers Healthy patients over 60 years of age is okay if it is below 15...

COC 2020 Final Exam Study Questions - Set 3 (Complete Solutions, Answered) A patient is diagnosed with pressure ulcers on each heel. Each heel displays bone involvement with evidence of necrosis and is identified as stage 4. Select the diagnosis code(s): L89.614,L89.624 A patient is given Xylocaine, a local anesthetic, by injection in the thigh above the site to be biopsied. A small bore needle is then introduced into the muscle, about 3 inches deep, and a muscle biopsy is taken. What CPT code...

MARYVILLE NURS 620 Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2023/2024 (Verified). Risk factors for hypertension correct answers 1. age & sex- women older than 55 & men older than 45 2.Obesity 3.Excessive dietary intake of salt ette smoking ic alcohol consumption 6.Family history of high blood pressure and/or cardiovascular disease 7.African American race 8.Stress 9.Sedentary lifestyle Blood pressure goals for JNC8 correct answers Healthy patients over 60 years of age is okay if it i...

What does the SA node initiate - - P wave (if none, SA not responsible for electrical conduction) (atrial depolarization) What does the QRS complex represent? - ventricular depolarization (vent contraction) (none=no pulse) (don't see atrial repolarization but it occurs, as it is not the strongest thing to occur) What does the U wave indicate? - indicates hypocalemia, not conductio issue it would be seen with electrolyes (digoxin) Is it normal to not see part of the Q, R, or S complex -...

Levels of sedation - 1) Minimal sedation. 2) Moderate sedation. 3) Deep sedation. 4) Anesthesia. Minimal sedation - Patient responds normally to verbal commands; coordination and physical coordination may be affected, but airway and ventilator responses are intact and cardiovascular function maintained. Moderate sedation - Depression of consciousness, responds to verbal commands alone or by light tactile stimulation. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate, no intervention required to maintain...

Poiseuille's Law - doulble the catheter lenght then you should - Answer- Double the injection pressure. Angiographic flood catheters the injector pressure should not exceed...... - Answer- 1200 psi Which catheter wires are less kink resistant... - Answer- NITINOL core to tip wires Platinum is valuable in an angioplasty wire because of its .... - Answer- Radiopacity Visible in the coronary. An elderly pt with a hx of frequent pericarditis and angina needs.. - Answer- A rt & left hea...

Albany State University NURS 2115 Respiratory Study Guide 1. Review A&P of lungs: • Bronchioles lead to alveoli • Alveoli lead to alveolar sacs • Alveoli: functional unit of the lungs o 35% of gas exchange occurs here o Surfactant formation occurs here • Alveolar sacs: last part of the airway o Surrounded by alveoli o 65% of gas exchange occurs here • Lungs: o Right lung: 3 lobes o Left lung: 2 lobes 2. In order to understand the more difficult content, you should have an ...