NSG 223 Exam 2 Medsurg: 100% Verified Questions & Answers: Latest Updated ( Solved)

What is the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism ? (Ans- Occlusion in the pul artery normally caused by small emboli that get stuck in the arterioles causing necrosis of the area its in. what do symptoms depend on in pulmonary embolism? (Ans- -Size and type of embolism -Location of embolism How do you treat unstable PE? (Ans- -Begin emergency procedure to regain respiratory and cardiovascular system -start on thrombolytic therapy to lysis the embolism (Dissolve) and prevent. How do you treat stable PE? (Ans- Immediate anticoagulation to prevent reoccurrence 10 days - 6 months anticoagulation (Warfarin) and Heparin. *A pt who just had surgery can do ______________ Exercises like _____ __________ while they are in bed to prevent PE's. (Ans- Isometric, Leg pumps What are the main clinical manifestations of ARDs? (Ans- Severe dyspnea, hypoxemia doesn't respond to O2, nasal flaring, tachycardia, change in mental, retraction, hyperventilation and tachypnea. *If a patient has a 140