NRNP 6566 Week 4 Knowledge Check

1. Question: A 56 year old man is thought to be in hypovolemic shock. What are the initial interventions for a patient in hypovolemic shock? 2. Question: A 47 year old male admitted with an infected elbow wound. On his second day in the hospital you find him in his room confused and agitated. 3. Question: A 44 year old man is thought to be in cardiogenic shock. What physical assessment findings would you expect to find to confirm this type of shock? 4. Question: What is the mechanism of action and common side effects ofdobutamine, norepinephrine, labetalol, andamiodarone? 5. Question: A 47 year old male admitted with an infected elbow wound. On his second day inthe hospital you find him in his room confused andagitated. 6. Question: A 44 year old man is thought to be in cardiogenic shock. What are theinitial interventions needed for a patient in cardiogenicshock? 7. Question: A 47 year old male admitted with an infected elbow wound. On his second day in the hospital you find him in his room confused and agitated. 8. Question: A 50 year old woman is thought to be in septic shock. What physical assessment findings would you expect to find to confirm this type of shock? 9. Question: How can a WBC with differential help you differentiate a bacterial infection from a viral infection? 10. Question: A 56 year old Caucasian man is seen in the office as a new patient. He complains of headaches occurring with increasing frequency and attributes them to increased