NUR 256 Test 2 Questions with 100% Verified
Correct Answers
pulmonary embolism
clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung
pulmonary embolism symptoms
sudden chest pain, dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, also may have cough, tachycardia,
fever, diaphoresis, anxiety, & possible syncope, hx of DVT
pulmonary embolism diagnostics
-Chest x-ray
-ECG
-Peripheral vascular studies
-ABGs
-D-dimer
-Ventilation-perfusion scan
-CT
pulmonary embolism management
Maintain the airway, Support breathing, High-flow O2 or assist ventilations as indicated.
Intubation may be indicated. Establish IV access, Monitor vital signs closely. Transport to
appropriate facility.
Secondary high blood pressure
secondary to another disease such as kidney disease
primary high blood pressure
,unidentified cause
HTN modifiable risk factors
high Na, low K, alcohol, smoking, DM, HLD, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet
HTN non-modifiable risk factors
psychosocial stress, pre-term birth, low birth wt., CKD, family history, age, poverty, male
sex, obstructive sleep apnea
HTN diagnosis
BP >130/80 on 2 separate occasions within 6 months
HTN education
-The number one cause of stroke (cerebrovascular accident- CVA) is nonadherence to
antihypertensive medications.
HTN complications
heart:
LVH, AMI, atherosclerosis
CNS:
intracerebral hematoma from CHARCOT BOUCHARD aneurysms, BERRY ANEURYSM
(SAH), small LACUNAR infarcts (from hyaline arteriosclerosis)
renal:
nephrosclerosis, hyaline ateriosclerosis, tubular atrophy, malignant htn (renal fail + cerebral
edema)
, eyes:
hypertensive retinopathy (copper/silver wiring), AV nicking, hemorrhage, exudates,
papilledema
ischemic stroke
a type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked
hemmorragic stroke
A type of stroke that occurs as a result of bleeding inside the brain.
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (-zolamide)
-Metabolic Acidosis
-Hypokalemia
Osmotic Diuretic (mannitol)
Massive fluid shifts
Thiazide (-thiazide)
hypokalemia
Loop Diuretics
Hypokalemia - Potassium wasting
Potassium Sparing
hyperkalemia
hyperlipidemia risk factors
Correct Answers
pulmonary embolism
clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung
pulmonary embolism symptoms
sudden chest pain, dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, also may have cough, tachycardia,
fever, diaphoresis, anxiety, & possible syncope, hx of DVT
pulmonary embolism diagnostics
-Chest x-ray
-ECG
-Peripheral vascular studies
-ABGs
-D-dimer
-Ventilation-perfusion scan
-CT
pulmonary embolism management
Maintain the airway, Support breathing, High-flow O2 or assist ventilations as indicated.
Intubation may be indicated. Establish IV access, Monitor vital signs closely. Transport to
appropriate facility.
Secondary high blood pressure
secondary to another disease such as kidney disease
primary high blood pressure
,unidentified cause
HTN modifiable risk factors
high Na, low K, alcohol, smoking, DM, HLD, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet
HTN non-modifiable risk factors
psychosocial stress, pre-term birth, low birth wt., CKD, family history, age, poverty, male
sex, obstructive sleep apnea
HTN diagnosis
BP >130/80 on 2 separate occasions within 6 months
HTN education
-The number one cause of stroke (cerebrovascular accident- CVA) is nonadherence to
antihypertensive medications.
HTN complications
heart:
LVH, AMI, atherosclerosis
CNS:
intracerebral hematoma from CHARCOT BOUCHARD aneurysms, BERRY ANEURYSM
(SAH), small LACUNAR infarcts (from hyaline arteriosclerosis)
renal:
nephrosclerosis, hyaline ateriosclerosis, tubular atrophy, malignant htn (renal fail + cerebral
edema)
, eyes:
hypertensive retinopathy (copper/silver wiring), AV nicking, hemorrhage, exudates,
papilledema
ischemic stroke
a type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked
hemmorragic stroke
A type of stroke that occurs as a result of bleeding inside the brain.
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (-zolamide)
-Metabolic Acidosis
-Hypokalemia
Osmotic Diuretic (mannitol)
Massive fluid shifts
Thiazide (-thiazide)
hypokalemia
Loop Diuretics
Hypokalemia - Potassium wasting
Potassium Sparing
hyperkalemia
hyperlipidemia risk factors
