Pleural rub Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ascites correct answer: accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention correct answer: -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill correct answer: -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color correct answer: -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) correct answer: -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregul...

Final Exam: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart Answer: pericarditis Q: When you have pericarditis what are you at risk for? Answer: heart can't expand and contract properly (*cardiac tamponade*) Q: What sounds will you hear in a patient with pericarditis? Answer: pleural friction rub Q: acc...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What are the S/S of a pneumothorax? Answer: SOB Tachy shallow resp asymetrical raise & fall of chest nagging cough cyanosis trachea slanted air hungry Q: What is a bronchoscopy? Answer: Insertion of a tube in the airways to view structures and obtain tissue samples Q: What is...

What is pleurisy? - Inflammatory process of the visceral and parietal pleural From an infective process What are subjective sx of pleurisy? - Sudden onset of chest pain when taking deep breath or cough pain may be referred to ipsilateral shoulder What are objective findings of pleurisy? - Pleural friction rub on auscultation Fever Tachypnea What is a pleural effusion? - Excessive non-purulent fluid in the pleural space What do you find upon inspection of pleural effusion? - Diminished an...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 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...

NUR 265 Exam 2 Study Guide & Exams Questions and Answers Lungs Physiology • 2 Pleural, 1 attached to outside of lungs and 1 attached to inside of ribs. ● Space between the 2 pleural is negative to atmosphere ● When inhale becomes more positive and atmosphere more negative. Exhaling is passive ● Most of lower lobes are posterior, must listen to lungs posteriorly ● Breath sounds o Bronchial: High pitched & loud, normal in tracheal & larynx o Broncho-vesicular: Moderate pitched &...

Why is HDL considered good cholesterol? - correct answer It's able to remove cholesterol from artery plaques and recycle it back to the liver. Why is HDL consider good cholesterol - correct answer HDL is considered good cholesterol because it collects excess cholesterol in the body cells and transports it to the liver where it is excreted. HDL carries 20 to 25% of total plasma cholesterol. Explain the role inflammation has in the development of atherosclerosis - correct answer Infla...

NUR 265 EXAM TWO STUDY GUIDE RESPIRATORY Pulmonary Embolism: ● PE- is a collection of particulate matter (solids, liquids, or air) that enters the venous circulation and lodges in the pulmonary vessels o Large emboli obstruct pulmonary blood flow, leading to reduced oxygenation, pulmonary tissue hypoxia, decreased perfusion, and potential death. o Blood clot is the most common! → DVTs ● Risk factors: o Immobility o Central lines o Surgery o Obesity o DVTs o Birth control pi...

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardia...

HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate? A) Widening pulse pressure B) Pleural friction rub C) Distended neck veins D) Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Distended neck veins A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the patien...