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Prophecy Progressive Care RN B V3 Exam (2025)
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Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away
Pericarditis w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp,
stabbing CP
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
Pericardial Effusion -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
Pericardiocentesis
surrounding the heart
acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
Cardiac Tamponade -s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins,
Beck's triade hypotension
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Prophecy Progressive Care RN B V3 Exam (2025)
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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Terms in this set (37)
Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away
Pericarditis w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp,
stabbing CP
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
Pericardial Effusion -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
Pericardiocentesis
surrounding the heart
acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
Cardiac Tamponade -s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins,
Beck's triade hypotension
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