On a cxr - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR a. aorta b. heart c. lungs d. ribs - CORRECT ANSWER d. ribs Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER The heart may appear larger than it really is. What is indicated by blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA or lateral CXR? - CORRECT ANSWER Excess pleural fluid What chest x-ray view is best used to identify...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

NICU Study Material Questions and Answers 2023 What is the normal temperature for a neonate? 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal to 97.7 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. How often is IV tubing changed? Every 3 days. How often is feeding tubing changed? Every feeding. What is gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the baby is born with a hole in the abdominal wall, and organs are outside the body. What is the treatment for gastroschisis? A plastic ...

OSCE Test Questions And Answers General Practice 1 - A 50 year old man has been sent along by his wife. He lost his license last month for the 3rd time for 'DUI' and she has insisted that he talk to you about his alcohol use. - CORRECT ANSWER-0 General Practice 1 - Leon 19 yo M mother insists poorly controlled asthma, Lots of ventolin, used to be on flixotide but lost it. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hx: Age of onset[1]FHx[1]Triggers: exercise, cold air, hayfever, dust, smoke[3]Previous hospital...

CMN 568 UNIT 3 REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH REVISED AND UPDATED ANSWERS What are the characteristics of sarcoidosis - Answer-granulomatous inflammation of the lung (90% of pts) Who has the highest prevalence of sarcoidosis. - Answer-American blacks (women more than men), northern European whites Pt. is presenting to clinic after CXR shows bilateral hilar and right paratracheal adenopathy. What should the FNP suspect? - Answer-Sarcoidosis Patient symptoms in sarcoidosis and why they may ...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

PCCN Exam Prep: Latest Updated Questions and Answers for Progressive Care Certification |Two days following a near-drowning accident, a pt is dyspneic, using accessory muscles, expectorating large amounts of secretions and reporting feeling of impending death. Changes to the assessment data include RR- 24 TO 36 CXR clear to bilateral diffuse infiltrates ABG 40% face mask or 100% non-rebreather mask pO2 120 mm Hg to 56 mm Hg pCO2 33 mmHg to 56 mmHg pH 7.42 to 7.35 HCO3 24 meq/L to 27 mEq/...

Exam 2: NUR 3219C ( Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: interventions with pulse ox Answer: apply probe Q: interventions with invasive ox Answer: Make sure equipment is properly placed and prepped. Q: interventions with C&S and Gram stain Answer: During: obtain specimens in the early morning right after mouth care because secretions collect during the night After: send the specimen to the laboratory...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...