Cyanosis of the nail beds Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MED SURG RN HESI EXIT EXAM 2024 Elaborated Questions And Correct Answers Graded A Monitor ABGs - PO2 > 80 mm Hg; PCO2 35-45 mm Hg; HCO3 21-28 mEq/L; pH 7.35-7.45 Chronic bronchitis - Airway destruction Chronic sputum with cough production on a daily basis for a minimum of 3 months in 2 consecutive years Reduced responsiveness of respiratory center to hypoxemia stimuli Precipitating factor: higher incidence in smokers "Blue bloaters" - generalized cyanosis of lips, muco...

1. Regarding airway compromise, which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of this emergency? A. Change in voice tone. B. Stridor. C. Decreased pulse pressure. D. Dyspnea and agitation. E. Tachypnea. The correct answer is: Decreased pulse pressure. OBJECTIVE SIGNS OF AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION Patients with objective signs of airway difficulty or limited physiological reserve must be managed with extreme care. This applies, among others, to obese patients, pediatric patients, older adu...

Three layers of skin - epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous eccrine glands - glands that produce sweat; found over most of the body Controlled by SNS sebaceous glands - secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis found all over the body except the palms and soles purpose of nails - protect tips of fingers and toes Common contributing factors to an individual developing a rash - Prescription medications or OTC drugs. Ask about aspirin and aspirin-c...

A client fell off a ladder and the healthcare provider suspects a fracture of the right wrist. Which manifestation should the nurse anticipate observing in the client? (Select all that apply.) A. Crepitus B. Visible deformity C. Pain D. Cyanosis of nail beds E. Absence of radial pulse - Answer: A, B, C Rationale: The manifestations of a fracture include visible deformity, swelling, pain, numbness, crepitus, hypovolemic shock, muscle spasms, or ecchymosis. A complication of a fracture, co...

Exam 2: NUR 2180/ NUR2180 Physical Assessment Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest Update 2023/2024| Grade A| Rasmussen Which patient has the least risk for unhealthy fat distribution? a. The man whose triceps skinfold is at the 25th percentile b. The woman whose triceps skinfold is at the 72nd percentile c. The man whose waist circumference is 46 inches and hip circumference is 40 inches d. The woman whose waist circumference is 30 inches and hip circumference is 38 inches ...

Vernix Caseosa - Answer-Waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborns Physiologic Jaundice can occur within ____ hours after birth or as late as ____ days - Answer-24 7 Skin of dark-skinned newborns is not fully pigmented until _______ months after birth - Answer-2-3 Milia - Answer--In infants, tiny white facial papules due to sebum collecting in the opening of hair follicles. -Disappears spontaneously within the few weeks of birth. Stork bites (Telangiectatic nevi...

1. A preschooler has a small laceration that requires 2 stitches. The nurse covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention? A.) Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from coming out. B.) Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability. C.) Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left un...

Midterm/ Final Exam: NR 509 / NR509 (Latest 2023/2024) Advanced Physical Assessment Quiz Bank | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | Chamberlain College A patient has been diagnosed with venous stasis. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely observe? a. Unilateral cool foot b. Thin, shiny, atrophic skin c. Pallor of the toes and cyanosis of the nail beds d. Brownish discoloration to the skin of the lower leg Answer: D A brown ...

EXSS 288 Exam 2 100% Answered! hypoxia - ANSWERSlack of oxygen which can lead to cardiac arrest and prevent blood from reaching brain and other vital organs in three minutes. hypoxia 4-6 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage possible hypoxia 6-10 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage likely hypoxia greater than 10 minutes - ANSWERSirreversible brain damage signs and symptoms of hypoxia - ANSWERSincreased heart rate, cyanosis (bluish tissue in lips and nail beds), changes in level of consciousness, ...

NURS 612 Maryville Exam 2 Questions amd Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded A+ | 100% Verified. What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? - ANSWER --an eczematous rash on the area of the nipple and/or areola. What does jaundice indicate? - ANSWER --an elevation in bilirubin. Usually evident in the scelera and mucus membranes first. What might pallor indicate? - ANSWER --decreased circulation to an area or a decrease in hemoglobin. It's usually first noticed on the f...