Pulmonary embolus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ADULT CCRN/PCCN CERTIFICATION TEST One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D. A pleural effusion - Cor...

Midterm Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Non-VTE causes of pulmonary emboli Answer: -small masses of infectious material such as septic embolus -fat embolism that is released into blood stream after long bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or severe burns - air bubbles or substances that get into bloodstream from trauma, surgery, or medic...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 4 Exam 100% Pass Which body system supplies cells with oxygen and nutrients and carries away waste? A. Nervous system B. Respiratory system C. Urinary System D. Correct! Circulatory System The heart is contained in the _______ cavity. A. Correct! Pericardial B. Pleural C. Septal D. Rectoperineal Which layer of heart anchors it to the diaphragm? A. Endocardium B. Mediastinal C. Myocardium D. Correct! Pericardium What is the purpose of t...

ADULT CCRN/PCCN CERTIFICATION TEST One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D. A pleural effusion - Cor...

Contents Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2 Reactive Airway Disease (Asthma) 4 Lower Respiratory Infections 6 Upper Respiratory Infections 8 Lung Cancer 10 Cancer of the Larynx 13 Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 15 Pulmonary Embolus 17 Chest Trauma 19 Management 21 Answers Section 23

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives about potential adverse effects of the medication. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider? - Answer - A. Shortness of breath B. Breakthrough bleeding C. Vomiting D. Breast tenderness Answer: Shortness of breath A. Shortness of breath The nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider immediately of any shortness of breath. Shortness ...

ATI: NR304 / NR 304 (LATEST Update 2024/2025) Health Assessment II | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| -Chamberlain QUESTION ABCDE for melanoma -A: asymmetry -B: border irregularity -C: color variegation -D: diameter > 6mm -E: evolving changes (size, shape, symptoms, surface, and shades of color) QUESTION facial lymph nodes Answer: -preauricular -posterior auricular -occipital -submental -submandibular (submaxillary) -jugulodiga...

A 26 year-old gravida 2 para 1 female at 9 weeks' estimated gestational age (by last normal menstrual period) presents to the Emergency Department complaining of heavy vaginal bleeding which began two hours earlier. She denies having any sexual intercourse in the past seven days. Her vital signs are stable. A quantitative serum hCG returns at a value of 3200 mIU/mL and a transvaginal ultrasound reveals a mean gestational sac diameter of 30mm and no embryo. She reports passing no tissue and a...

NURBN 3023 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A patient suffering from anaphylactic shock can suffer respiratory distress due to: a. laryngeal oedema b. swelling of the lips and tongue c. acute pulmonary oedema d. pulmonary embolus - Correct Answer A What are the first clinical signs of shock? a. rise in BP and increased Heart rate b. increased respiratory rate and fall in BP c. confusion and decrease in urinary output d. fall in BP and increased Heart rate - Correct Ans...

One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D. A pleural effusion - Correct Answers B. A pulmonary embolus ...