Pain and sob Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a ...

ATI ADVANCED MED SURG PROCTORED 2019 EXAM GUIDE WITH NGN 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 wi...

Exam 3: NSG 121 / NSG121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: T/F: During increase activity an elderly person is likely to experience elevated heart rate, bounding pulse, and shortness of breath Answer: False The heart has a decreased response to the sympathetic system so none of these things will occur. What you can see is an increase in systolic blood pressure but that's related to stiffening of the arteria...

NUR 265 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS graded A What is pericarditis? - Inflammation/ infection of the periardial sac What are S/S of pericarditis? - Chest pain -Sharp, stabbing -Behind breast bone -Left side of chest -Elevated with tripod position -SOB-oxygen -Low grade temp -Relieved with positioning -worse on inspiration -pericardial friction rub What are S/S of endocarditis? -Fever- night sweats, malaise, chills, fatigue -Anorexia and weight loss -Cardiac murmur...

Midterm Exam: NUR634/ NUR 634 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Study Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU Q: Patient with asthma complains of Answer: SOB, wheezing, tightness to the chest, coughing with exertion or nocturnal cough that is nonproductive, sounds like high pitched whistling on expiration auscultation, decreased air motion. Q: Asthma Atopy TRIAD: Answer: Any family hx of allergies, asthma, ...

Exam 1: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Hondros Q: Fluids Volume overload? Answer: Edma SOB Crackles Jugular veins Increased BP GIVE HYPERTONIC SOLUTION Q: Beneficence stands for? Answer: Doing good for patient Q: Most common type of Peripheral Iv catheters? Answer: Over the needle catheter Q: How to know when to use primary or secondary tubing? Answer: By looking at the solution Q: iso...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

Minimum urine output? - 0.5ml/kg/hr How to calculate MAP? - Double diastolic + systolic / 3 Below 65 (or 70 in a healthy person) means the organs are not being properly perfused. This is a critical situation. Used to identify hypotension Nursing intervention for monitoring fluid volume - MAP I&Os Daily weights Lab data for monitoring fluid volume - Sodium, BUN, Hct signs/symptoms of fluid overload - Crackles, edema, hyponatremia (dilutional), bounding pulse, elevated BP/ MAP At risk f...

NUR 201- WVJC FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Chronic renal failure often results in anemia. What are some early and late signs of anemia? Early: fatigue, weakness Late: chest pain, SOB, cyanosis Describe the physical appearance of a patient with Cushing's syndrome. Big body, thin legs Describe Trousseau's and Chvostek's. What electrolyte alteration causes these? Trousseau's: t-rex hands when BP cuff is on Chvostek's: cheek reflex Caused by hypocalcemia What is...

Exam 3: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: What is dyspnea Answer: often described as breathless, air hunger, SOB, labored breathing, and preoccupation with breathing Q: When is dyspnea seen Answer: common symptom of respiratory disease. Q: Dyspnea is a result of___: Answer: decrease pH, increase PaCO2, and decreased PaO2, stimulation of stretcher or J-receptor, and fatigu...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) 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 ...