Pathognomic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...

Etiology cause of the disease Histology the study of the microscopic structure of tissues biopsy extracts a cell sample from an organ or mass of tissue to allow for histological examination pathognomic changes unique histological findings that represent distinct disease processes atrophy (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away hypertrophy increase in cell size

What is the nursing priority for a patient with epiglottitis? A. administer steroids B. assist in endotracheal intubation C. assist in tracheostomy D. apply warm moist pack The correct answer is C. Epiglottitis is an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention: the inflamed epiglottis is blocking the entrance to the trachea, therefore clearing the patient’s AIRWAY is the priority nursing action (eliminate options A and D). Option C is better than Option B; endotracheal intubat...

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...

What is the nursing priority for a patient with epiglottitis? A. administer steroids B. assist in endotracheal intubation C. assist in tracheostomy D. apply warm moist pack The correct answer is C. Epiglottitis is an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention: the inflamed epiglottis is blocking the entrance to the trachea, therefore clearing the patient’s AIRWAY is the priority nursing action (eliminate options A and D). Option C is better than Option B; endotracheal intubat...

Halfmark signs for Streptococcus Sudden onset of chills Blood Tinged Sputum Gram Negative Rods Pseudomonas H. flu E coli Klebsiella Legionella Brainpower Read More Two most common causes of CAP 1) Strep Pneumo 2) H Flu Most common cause of walking pneumonia? Mycoplasma Associations with Mycoplasma 1) blisters on the tympanic membrane (bullous myringitis) 2) positive cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia Type of pneumonia after viral infect...

Chapter 4 (Preventive Health) - AnswerSensitivity - Answer-(SNOUT) Negative results rules out the disease. Sensitivity test are good at identifying the positive markers of disease. So good that it is more prone to report false positives. So a negative result is more definitive Specificity - Answer-(SPIN) Positive results rules in the disease. Specificity tests are good at identifying the negative marker of a disease. So good that is more prone to report false negatives. So a positive result...

FNP Leik System Review 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Chapter 4 (Preventive Health) Sensitivity - Correct Answer ️️ -(SNOUT) Negative results rules out the disease. Sensitivity test are good at identifying the positive markers of disease. So good that it is more prone to report false positives. So a negative result is more definitive Specificity - Correct Answer ️️ -(SPIN) Positive results rules in the disease. Specificity tests are good at identifying the negative marker of...

NURS 6660 Final Exam Questions and Answers. Question:1 Which of the following is a true statement with respect to crisis intervention and psychological debriefing as a preventive strategy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A. Crisis intervention and psychologic debriefing is most effective if it occurs within 24 hours of the event B. The focus of crisis intervention and psychologic debriefing is management of emotional reactions C. Psychoeducation is not typically a component of...

NURS 6660 Final Exam Questions and Answers. Question:1 Which of the following is a true statement with respect to crisis intervention and psychological debriefing as a preventive strategy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A. Crisis intervention and psychologic debriefing is most effective if it occurs within 24 hours of the event B. The focus of crisis intervention and psychologic debriefing is management of emotional reactions C. Psychoeducation is not typically a component of...