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Romberg test used to evaluate cerebellar function and balance mitral valve prolapse systolic click heard at apical area, pt asymptomatic, need echo w/ doppler to confirm dx Treatment for patient w/ HF ACE & ARBS in combination w/ beta blocker & diuretic paroxysmal atrial tachycardia rapid, regular contractions of the atria that begins and ends quickly Side effect of Calcium Channel Blockers headache, heart blocks, bradycardia apical pulse difference done ...

respiratory zone respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli What does the Respiratory Zone do? Allow inhaled oxygen to diffuse into the lung capillaries in exchange for CO2 Conducting Zone nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles What does conducting zone do? conducts air to respiratory zone, humidifies, warms, and filters air Most common cancer mutation? Acquired What does anticholinergic mean? blockade of muscarinic receptors - This in...

MI Death of myocardium from sudden blockage of coronary artery blood flow What causes cell death in MI? unstable plaque breaks off, triggering platelet aggregation, coagulation cascade and thrombus formation. continued no blood flow in 10 seconds ischemia, 20 minutes cell die What consequence of cell death leads to CP? hypoxia as cannot meet cell demand for oxygen How is MI diagnosed EKG (STEMI) or elevated Troponin (non-STEMI) What might you find in blood consist...

A patient is diagnosed with borderline hypertension and states a desire to make lifestyle changes to avoid needing to take medication. The nurse will recommend which changes? a. Changing from weight bearing exercise to yoga b. Decreased fluid intake and increased potassium intake c. Stress reduction and increased protein intake d. Weight reduction and decreased sodium intake ANS: D Weight loss decreases the stress on the heart and the afterload. Decreasing salt intake decreases the amount ...

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication to this patient to help prevent thrombus formation caused by slow venous blood flow? a. Alteplase (Activase) b. Aspirin c. Clopidogrel (Plavix) d. Low-molecular-weight heparin ANS: D Low-molecular-weight heparin is an anticoagulant, which is used to inhibit clot formation and is used prophylactically to prevent postoperative deep vein thrombosis. Alteplase is a thrombolytic, which is u...

The nurse in the clinical research setting is knowledgable about ethical principles and protection of human subjects. What principle is demonstrated by ensuring the patient's right to self-determination? a. Beneficence b. Respect for persons c. Justice d. Informed consent B The research nurse is meeting with a patient and determines, based on the assessment, that the patient meets inclusion criteria for clinical research. The patient agrees to participate in the clinical trial. The ...

What are the two major categories of lower respiratory tract disorders? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and restrictive pulmonary disease COPD is caused by airway obstruction which causes.... increased airway resistance of airflow to lung tissues. causes a decrease in total lung capacity as a result of fluid accumulation or loss of elasticity of the lung. Restrictive lung disease What is the definition of Asthma inflammatory disorder of the airway walls asso...

Overall aggregate payments made to a hospice are subject to a computed "cap amount" calculated by The Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) at the end of the hospice cap period Which of the following is required for participation in Medicaid Meet Income and Assets Requirements In choosing a setting for patient financial discussions, organizations should first and foremost Respect the patients privacy A nightly room charge will be incorrect if the patient's Transfer...

Negliegence Failure to do something that a normally prudent person would do Negligence : Comission Wrong doing Negligence: Omission Total neglect of care, not doing anything Example of negligence in nursing -telling a suicidal bipolar patient that it is okay for them to refuse their medication. -Failure to report observations to Dr -Mistaken ID -Wrong dose, wrong medication -Defects in equipment leading to falls -Errors d/t family assistance -Administer meds withou...

According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a specifi...