Normal bp range 60 yrs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Normal BP Range <60 yrs correct answers <140/90 Normal BP Range >60 yrs correct answers <150/90 Arteriosclerosis correct answers Thickening or hardening of arterial wall; often associated with aging Atherosclerosis correct answers Type of arteriosclerosis involving formation of plaque within arterial wall; caused by increasing cholesterol and triglycerides Essential(Primary) Hypertension correct answers Family history >60 yrs African American Hyperlipidemia Smoking...

Normal BP Range <60 yrs correct answers <140/90 Normal BP Range >60 yrs correct answers <150/90 Arteriosclerosis correct answers Thickening or hardening of arterial wall; often associated with aging Atherosclerosis correct answers Type of arteriosclerosis involving formation of plaque within arterial wall; caused by increasing cholesterol and triglycerides Essential(Primary) Hypertension correct answers Family history >60 yrs African American Hyperlipidemia Smoking...

Anatomy and physiology of the *CARDIAC SYSTEM:* - Heart: ▪ Hollow, cone-shaped, size of fist ▪ Located in mediastinum ▪ Enclosed by the *pericardium* = LAYERS INCLUDE = ▪ *epicardium* (a serous membrane that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium) ▪ *myocardium* (the middle and thickest layer of the heart wall) ▪ *endocardium* (lines the inside of the chambers of the heart and forms the surface of the valves ▪ Chambers are two upper atria, two lower ventricles separate...

Babies weight - correct answer doubles by 6 months triples by 12 months Toddler age range - correct answer 1-3 Toddler ability -three - correct answer Throw ball overhand at 18 months 2-3 word sentences at 2rs Toilet training 2 yrs old Toddler behavior/concepts - correct answer No concept of time ...

Clinical Simulations Exam 159 Questions with Verified Answers Visuals (things you will always choose...) - CORRECT ANSWER -general appearance -appearance of chest -respiratory pattern -sensorium -posture -patient color -pulse Infant normals - CORRECT ANSWER Pulse: 110 - 160 BP: 60/40 mm Hg RR: 30 to 60 Birth Wt: 3000g APGAR: 7 to 10 Hemodynamic Normals - CORRECT ANSWER BP: 120/80 (90/60 to 140/90) MAP: 93 to 94 CVP: 2 to 6 mm Hg (4 to 12 cmH2O) PAP: 25/8 (mean 13 to 14) PW...

BLS Assessment {{Correct Ans- Verify scene safety Check for responsiveness Shout for help Active the emergency response system Question: Where are pulses checked on a child? {{Correct Ans- Carotid or femoral Question: Where are pulses checked on an infant? {{Correct Ans- Brachial Question: An infant has normal breathing and a pulse, what is the next step? {{Correct Ans- Monitor until emergency responders arrive Question: An infant or child does not have normal breathing but has a puls...

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...