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NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

Chest (thorax) - upper portion of the trunk between the neck and abdomen divisions of the chest - bony thorax, respiratory system proper, and mediastinum bony thorax - protective framework for parts of the chest involved with breathing, and blood circulation. sternum - breast bone. divided into manubrium (superior portion), body (large center portion), and the xiphoid process (smaller inferior portion). divisions of bony thorax - superiorly, consists of the 2 clavicles (collarbones) that c...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

Name the locations of active marrow in adults: - sternum, skull, ribs, pelvis, vertebrae Where does hematopoiesis take place during the first 2 months of gestation? - yolk sac Where does the majority of hematopoiesis take place during the 2nd through 7th month of gestation? - spleen When does the bone marrow take over hematopoiesis? - after birth What are the stages in order of the erythrocyte lineage? - (1)rubriblast, (2)prorubricyte, (3)rubricyte, (4)metarubricyte, (5)reticulocyte, (6)erytrocy...

What is a hormone and how does it act? - ANSWER-Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? - ANSWER-a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? - ANSWER-A secretion that only affects the secreting cell. W...

The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding does the nurse anticipate when inspecting the chest? a. A ratio of 1 : 2 when comparing the side and front views of the chest b. A barrel chest c. A concave shape to the sternum d. A severe lateral curvature of the spine correct answers b. A barrel chest Which is a goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Airway Clearance? a. Patient's respiratory secretions will become thicker...

angina could be triggered by ? - Answer- eating a heavy meal Exp: blood shunted to the GI area which decreases blood availability to the myocardium locations of chest pain? - Answer- typically felt behind the sternum and may radiate to:neck, jaw, shoulders, and along the inner aspect of the left arm. what is the classic finding of angina? - Answer- it is relieved with rest or nitroglycerine Pt. education for nitroglycerin? - Answer- 1. keep in a dark bottle every 6 months under ton...

HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...

ASCP Hematology Review Questions and Answers 100% Pass Name the locations of active marrow in adults: sternum, skull, ribs, pelvis, vertebrae Where does hematopoiesis take place during the first 2 months of gestation? yolk sac Where does the majority of hematopoiesis take place during the 2nd through 7th month of gestation? spleen When does the bone marrow take over hematopoiesis? after birth What are the stages in order of the erythrocyte lineage? (1)rubriblast, (2)prorubricyte, (3)rubricyt...