Upper abdominal pain - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A localized dilation of an artery either within the original diameter of the artery (fusiform) or an out pouching of the artery (saccular). Aortic Aneurysm What is aortic aneurysm the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and occurs where arteries curve or flex. Where is the aortic aneurysm located? Can be in the abdominal area such as abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aorta What is the cause of aortic aneurysm? • Hypertension • Atherosclerosis • Smoking • Age • Fam...

A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take a. Ensure the state health department has been notified b. Administer antitoxin c. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings d. Assess for skin necrosis - a. Ensure the state health department has been notified A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. (NGN) – Nurses’ notes 0900: The client reports e...

ATI Comp Practice A WITH NGN 150 Q/A 2023/2024 A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following an emergency appendectomy. Vital Signs • Temperature 37.7° C (99.8° F)• Heart rate 82/min• Respiratory rate 16/min• Blood pressure 127/80 mm Hg��� Oxygen saturation 99% on room air Assessment Height 157.5 cm (62 in)Weight 90 kg (198 lb)Bilateral lower extremities warm to touch, pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. Spider veins noted on bilateral lower ex...

Test Bank For Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care 6th Edition by Joyce E. Dains; Linda Ciofu Baumann; Pamela Scheibel 4961, 2, 4547, 9 1. Clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and symptom analysis 2. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines 3. Abdominal pain 4. Affective changes 5. Amenorrhea 6. Breast lumps and nipple discharge 7. Breast pain 8. Chest pain 9. Confusion in older adults 10. Constipation 11. Cough 12. Diarrhea 13. Dizziness 14. Dyspnea 15. Ear...

ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 A (NGN) A+ RATED NGN 1000: Client is alert and oriented and reports not feeling well for a few days. Client is on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and reports dialysate appeared cloudy this morning. Reports abdominal pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Bowel sounds active in all quadrants. Peritoneal dialysis access site red, warm to touch, with a small amount of purulent drainage noted on dressing.1300: Client is ly...

Exam 2: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Answer: cessation in breathing while sleeping. Must occur a minimum of 5x/hour (can be hundreds/night) lasts from 10sec - greater than 1 minute with each episode Q: Risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Answer: Obesity Oropharyngeal edema Family history Hypothyroidis...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY (3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS) 2022-2024 VERSION 1 Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - ANSWERIncreased blood pressure, heart rate and dilated pupils. What is homeostasis? - ANSWER- A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any body chemistry. Function of ribosomes? - ANSWER- Site of protein synthesis What is the dif...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...

Assessment of Abdominal Cramps correct answers 1.) Obtain history 2.) Pattern 3.) Inspect / Assess 4.) Auscultate 5.) Percuss 6.) Palpate 7.) Fever? 8.) Lab values 9.) Radiography 10.) Menstrual Cycle 11.) Urinary Changes 12.) Changes in Diet Questions to Ask if the Patient has Abdominal Complaints correct answers 1.) Nausea? Vomiting? Diarrhea? Constipation? 2.) Rebound Tenderness? 3.) Where does it hurt? (Think Anatomy) a.) Appendicitis b.) Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) c...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...