HESI
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Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
Trendelenburg because the weight of the lower organs restricts breathing). 
 
•	Epinephrine: 1:1000, 0.2 to 0.5ml subq for mild 
 
•	Epinephrine: 1:10,000, or 5ml IV for severe 
 
•	Volume expanding fluids are usually given to clients in shock. However, if the shock is cardiogenic, pulmonary edema may result. 
 
•	Drugs of choice for shock 
-	Digitalis preparations: Increase the contractility of the heart muscle 
-	Vasoconstrictors (Lev...
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Summary Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
PopularADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
 • ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
 • In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
 • Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of...
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Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
•	ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
•	In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
•	Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...
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Summary Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
•	ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
•	In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
•	Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...
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Summary Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
•	ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
•	In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
•	Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...
Summary
Summary Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
•	ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
•	In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
•	Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...
Summary
Summary Advanced Clinical Concepts Hesi Hints Document
ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT 
 
•	ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) 
 
•	In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. 
 
•	Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...