Anaphylactic shock Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: Correct! acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. Question 2 1 / 1 pts The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose...

CALAOMS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024. Name the two systems that comprise the autonomic nervous system: - Answer Parasympathetic and sympathetic The heart is divided into _____ chambers. The upper chambers are called _____ while the lower chambers are called _____. - Answer 4, atria, ventricles Continue the pathway of the blood flow: From the lungs where it picked up oxygen, blood travels through the _____ vein to the _____ atrium, past the _____ valve to the ___...

NURBN 3023 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A patient suffering from anaphylactic shock can suffer respiratory distress due to: a. laryngeal oedema b. swelling of the lips and tongue c. acute pulmonary oedema d. pulmonary embolus - Correct Answer A What are the first clinical signs of shock? a. rise in BP and increased Heart rate b. increased respiratory rate and fall in BP c. confusion and decrease in urinary output d. fall in BP and increased Heart rate - Correct Ans...

An elderly male is complaining of lower stomach pain: - Answer- Protocol 1 A young female with known peanut allergy has eaten peanut butter and is going into anaphylactic shock and can't breathe: - Answer- Protocol 2 An elderly female was attacked by a pit bull and is bleeding: - Answer- Protocol 3 A male was assaulted in a local bar and shot with a stun gun: - Answer- Protocol 4 Female caller fell yesterday while jogging and her back hurts today: - Answer- Protocol 5 A male has ...

CSIA TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS When a round flue is used for the lining of a fireplace chimney the proper fireplace opening to flue size ratio should be -Answer-12:1 When unlined the smoke chamber walls shall be what thickness -Answer-8" When the opening of the firebox is 6 square feet the extension of the hearth should be -Answer- 20 inches T or F the inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall not be inclined more than 45 degrees from vertical -Answer-True A level 2 inspection inspecti...

A patient with orthopedic trauma complains of severe unrelenting pain in the affected extremity not relieved by analgesics. What is the nurse most concerned about? correct answers Compartment syndrome Why is an ORIF done instead of letting a hip heal over time? correct answers Prevent complications and early ambulation Hypovolemia in burns is caused by correct answers Capillary bed leakage A patient weighing 68 kg has a 50% TBSA burn. Using the Parkland (Baxter) formula for fluid replac...

Heartcode PALS Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: When should vasoactive therapy be considered be considered in managing distributive shock? Answer: If the child remains hypotensive and poorly perfused despite rapid bolus fluid administration Q: How does the clinical presentation of distributive shock compare with hypovolemic shock? Answer: Distributive shock has more variable presentation than that of hypovolemic shock ...

NURBN 3023 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 COMPLETE SOLUTION A+ A patient suffering from anaphylactic shock can suffer respiratory distress due to: a. laryngeal oedema b. swelling of the lips and tongue c. acute pulmonary oedema d. pulmonary embolus - ANS-A What are the first clinical signs of shock? a. rise in BP and increased Heart rate b. increased respiratory rate and fall in BP c. confusion and decrease in urinary output d. fall in BP and increased Heart rate - ANS-D Sig...