Check and maintain abcs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

Exit HESI Version 2 Study guide. Grave's disease signs and symptoms -Enlarged thyroid -Acceleration of body process: weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhea, heat intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations, increased BP, diaphoresis, nervousness, insomnia -Exopthalamos -Increased T3 and T4 levels -Low TSH levels Grave's disease test -Radioactive Iodine Uptake to detect how the thyroid is working -Ultrasound -Bloodwork -Imaging tests Grave's disease treatment -Goal: inhibit produc...

Fractures → prioritization - ANS 1) Maintain ABCs: so airway and breathing first, if those are ok stabilize for circulation 2) Stabilize (immobilize) the injured area with a splint ((prevent further injury)) - Immobilization prevents further injury and circulation - Devices: braces, casts, splints, traction, external fixation, internal fixation, ortho shoes/boots - Purp/goals: SICC Prevents more injury, helps circulation, helps pain (spasms), realigning (corrects the deformity) 3...

NREMT Exam Questions and Answers/Explained 2022. You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin Which of the following is the correct flow of blood through the heart and lun...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

Telemetry Exam 87 Questions with Verified Answers Right side of the heart supplies - CORRECT ANSWER Pulmonary circulation (circuit through lungs where blood is oxygenated) Left side of the heart supplies - CORRECT ANSWER Systemic circulation (tissues of the body) Arteries take blood - CORRECT ANSWER AWAY from the heart Veins take blood - CORRECT ANSWER TO the heart Automaticity - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to initiate and maintain an electrical rhythm Exictability - CORRECT ANSWE...

Ellis Lifeguard Test Latest 2023 Graded A+ CPR chest compression depth 1/3 chest depth CPR compressions breath ratio for adults 30:2 CPR compressions breath ratio for infants 15:2 How many FBAO compressions? 30 compressions How to prevent emergencies Anticipate, recognize, manage 10/20 standard 10 seconds to recognize guest in distress, 20 seconds to rescue and provide aid CARE acronym Confidence, Alertness, Responsiveness, Empathy DEAL acronym Define the problem, Evaluate your options, A...

You and your partner Xavier arrive at a sushi bar to a call of a man choking. You find him sitting in a back booth, very pale and diaphoretic. He tells you in a whisper that he has a chunk of fish caught in his throat. What would you do next? - Encourage him to cough it up. The ability to speak signifies that it is likely high enough in the airway to cough up Unless his airway is completely blocked, you should not attempt Heimlich thrusts. If he can speak there is a chance he can work the obstr...

TNCC Test Questions and Correct Answer Primary survey - ANSWER ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG What does ABCDE/FG stand for - ANSWER A airway/alertness/w simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization B-breathing/ventilation C-circ/control of hemorrhage D-disability (neuro status) E-exposure/environment control F-full VS/family G-get resuscitation adjunct L-lab- ABG,TYPE N CROSS MATCH M-monitor heart rhythm,rate N-NGT/OG O-o2/vent analysis' pulse ox/ETCO...

Exit HESI practice questions and answers with rationale 1.ID: 5 Enalapril maleate is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Correct Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Incorrect Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-conve...