Disease NCLEX PN Review Questions and Answers

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever) Sx: fainting, SOB, Palpitations, cuanosis, poor wt gain Tests: cardiac cath, ECG, CXR, Echocardiogram Tx: prostaglandins, dieuretics, anti-arrythimics, blood thinners, valvuloplasty ARDS (Acute resp distress syndrome) Low O2 levels cx by build up of fluid in the lungs and inflammation of lung tissue Cx: Trauma, chemical inhalation, pneumonia, septic shock Sx: Low BP, rapid breathing, SOB, cyanosis Tests: ABG, CBC, Cultures CXR Tx: Echocardiogram, Auscultation, Mechanical Ventilation, tx underlying problem Monitor pt for: pulmonary fibrosis, multiple system organ failure, Vantilator associated pneumonia, acidosis, resp failure Resp Acidosis Build-up of carbon dioxide in the lungs that causes acid-base imbalances and the body becomes acidic Cx: COPD, Airway obstruction, hypoventilation syndrome, severe scoliosis, severe asthma Sx: Chronic cough, wheezing, SOB, Confusion, Fatigue Tests: CAT scan ABG Pulmonary Function Test Tx: Mechanical vent, bronchodilators Chart