Medsurg Exam 2 Study Guide 2021 GRADED A

1. Fractures of the first three ribs are rare but can result in a high mortality rate because they are associated with of the subclavian artery or vein 2. The main symptom of pulmonary hypertension is _ , which occurs at first with exertion and eventually at rest. 3. Nursing measures to prevent atelectasis include frequent turning, early mobilization, and strategies to _ the lungs and to manage secretions. 4. Influenza and _ _ are the most common causes of death from infectious diseases in the United States. 5. When caring for a patient who has had a pulmonary embolism, the nurse must be alert for the potential complication of right ventricular failure or _ _ shock. 6. The overall goals of _ _care are to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients and families with advanced COPD. 7. The cornerstone pharmacologic therapy of bronchiectasis management is the use of _. 8. COPD is generally a progressive disease characterized by three primary symptoms: chronic cough, sputum production, and _. 9. The most potent and effective anti-inflammatory medications currently available to treat asthma are _. 10. Asthma causes airway _ mucosal edema, and mucus production