Pulmonary embolus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing - ANSWER • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis • Suspected or known di...

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...

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Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

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

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A patient is recovering from acute lung failure. Which results would indicate compensated respiratory acidosis? a) PaO2 90 mm Hg, pH 7.40, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L b) PaO2 90 mm Hg, pH 7.37, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3- 39 mEq/L c) PaO2 90 mm Hg, pH 7.25, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L d) PaO2 90 mm Hg, pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3- 17 mEq/L Correct Answer-b A patient has a suspected pulmonary embolus. While awaiting a ventilation-perfusion scan, the patient is placed on a Ventimask mask ...

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 ...