Sirs Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse comments that a patient is displaying an overwhelming immune response to trauma. Which acronym would apply to the nurse's statement? - Answer-SIRS A nurse is caring for several patients. Of the following, which patient should the nurse be most concerned about developing sepsis? - Answer-renal transplant patient on immunosuppressants Which of the following characteristics will be present if the patient is experiencing "warm shock"? - Answer-the patient appears pink and the skin fe...

ABSITE Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 (Graded A+) The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expr...

Which of the following are true about hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply. It can be caused by blood loss. It can be caused by diminished venous return. It stimulates arterial baroreceptors. It can cause myocardial infarction. It induces tachycardia. It can be caused by blood loss. ????? Which hormone is released in a large quantity during the stress of shock? Insulin Epinephrine Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) Atrial natriuretic peptide Epinephrine...

Review on Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury, Shock, SIRS and MODS

ED SAEM Test 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate ED SAEM Test 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate ED SAEM Test 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate 1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - ANSWER-1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injur...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - correct answer 1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. ...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - correct answer 1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. ...

What is the main result of the progressive stage of shock? - Major organ dysfunction/MODS Clinical manifestations of moderate hypovolemic shock (30% loss or 1.5L) - Anxiety Tachypnea Mild tachycardia Clinical manifestations of severe hypovolemic shock (40%+ or 1.5-2 L) - HR >110 Hypotension (SBP <100) Confusion Low UO Cool, clammy skin Faint or absent peripheral pulses Clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock - SBP <90 for 30+ mins Chest pain Pulmonary congestion Dysp...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - correct answer 1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. ...

TCRN Review - Special Situations (Shock, Psychosocial Issues Related to Trauma, SIRS & MODS)-212 questions with Complete Solutions on exam) Describe the process of Obstructive Shock. - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardium contracts against high afterload -> Sympathetic over activity leads to vasoconstriction in order to maintain BP -> Despite normal BP, organs are poorly perfused due to a reduction in blood flow -> Back pressure leads to venous congestion List the 4 Classifications of...