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1. Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/
NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
2. Pericardial Effu- Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication
sion of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
3. Pericardiocente- surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the heart
sis
4. Cardiac Tampon- acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial
ade cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
5. Hallmark of tam- Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
ponade: Beck's
triade
6. Carotid En- The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of clogged carotid artery leading to
darterectomy the brain. This is done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of blood
flow to the brain.
7. Carotid En- -Frequent neuro checks
darterectomy RN -Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
8. IVC filter
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Hemodynamically stable management for PE if anticoagulation contraindicated;
recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
9. Abdominal aortic Monitor
aneurysm control BP
Surgery/repair
10. Emphysema destruction of the alveoli, over time they become constricted and lose their ability
(COPD to expand
breakdown)
11. Bronchitis Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of bronchi, scar damage (be-
comes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
12. Pulmonary Em- A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the
bolism lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.
13. Virchow's Triad Risk factors for PE: Stasis of Blood flow (immobility), hypercoagulability, injury or
damage (postop pts), CA pt's,
14. Hemothorax Blood in the pleural space
Tx: Chest tube or IR/OR for embolization
15. pneumothorax air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall; air between
lung tissue and lining
-Lung can't expand
-Tx: Chest tube
16. Tension pneu- A life-threatening collection of air within the pleural space; the volume and pres-
mothorax sure have both collasped the involved lung and caused a shift of the mediastinal
structures to the opposite side.
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1. Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/
NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
2. Pericardial Effu- Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication
sion of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
3. Pericardiocente- surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the heart
sis
4. Cardiac Tampon- acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial
ade cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
5. Hallmark of tam- Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
ponade: Beck's
triade
6. Carotid En- The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of clogged carotid artery leading to
darterectomy the brain. This is done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of blood
flow to the brain.
7. Carotid En- -Frequent neuro checks
darterectomy RN -Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
8. IVC filter
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ed) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Hemodynamically stable management for PE if anticoagulation contraindicated;
recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
9. Abdominal aortic Monitor
aneurysm control BP
Surgery/repair
10. Emphysema destruction of the alveoli, over time they become constricted and lose their ability
(COPD to expand
breakdown)
11. Bronchitis Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of bronchi, scar damage (be-
comes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
12. Pulmonary Em- A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the
bolism lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.
13. Virchow's Triad Risk factors for PE: Stasis of Blood flow (immobility), hypercoagulability, injury or
damage (postop pts), CA pt's,
14. Hemothorax Blood in the pleural space
Tx: Chest tube or IR/OR for embolization
15. pneumothorax air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall; air between
lung tissue and lining
-Lung can't expand
-Tx: Chest tube
16. Tension pneu- A life-threatening collection of air within the pleural space; the volume and pres-
mothorax sure have both collasped the involved lung and caused a shift of the mediastinal
structures to the opposite side.
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