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NSG 223 exam 2 Questions and Correct
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Pulmonary embolism
Ans: Obstruction of pulmonary artery by thrombus.
Thrombus
Ans: Blood clot formed in the vascular system.
Alveolar dead space
Ans: Ventilated area with minimal or no blood flow.
Pulmonary vascular resistance
Ans: Resistance in pulmonary circulation affecting blood flow.
Gas exchange impairment
Ans: Reduced oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange efficiency.
Right ventricular failure
Ans: Inability of right ventricle to pump effectively.
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Atrial fibrillation
Ans: Irregular heart rhythm causing blood stagnation.
Massive PE
Ans: Severe obstruction causing hemodynamic instability.
Pulmonary infarction
Ans: Ischemic necrosis of lung tissue due to embolism.
Dyspnea
Ans: Shortness of breath, common in PE.
Pleuritic chest pain
Ans: Sharp pain worsened by breathing or coughing.
Tachycardia
Ans: Rapid heart rate often seen in PE.
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Tachypnea
Ans: Increased respiratory rate, key sign of PE.
Hemoptysis
Ans: Coughing up blood, possible PE symptom.
Emergency management
Ans: Immediate actions to stabilize PE patients.
Anticoagulation therapy
Ans: Medication to prevent new blood clot formation.
Thrombolytic therapy
Ans: Treatment aimed at dissolving existing clots.
Vasopressor therapy
Ans: Medications to manage hypotension in emergencies.
Nasal oxygen
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NSG 223 exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Pulmonary embolism
Ans: Obstruction of pulmonary artery by thrombus.
Thrombus
Ans: Blood clot formed in the vascular system.
Alveolar dead space
Ans: Ventilated area with minimal or no blood flow.
Pulmonary vascular resistance
Ans: Resistance in pulmonary circulation affecting blood flow.
Gas exchange impairment
Ans: Reduced oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange efficiency.
Right ventricular failure
Ans: Inability of right ventricle to pump effectively.
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Atrial fibrillation
Ans: Irregular heart rhythm causing blood stagnation.
Massive PE
Ans: Severe obstruction causing hemodynamic instability.
Pulmonary infarction
Ans: Ischemic necrosis of lung tissue due to embolism.
Dyspnea
Ans: Shortness of breath, common in PE.
Pleuritic chest pain
Ans: Sharp pain worsened by breathing or coughing.
Tachycardia
Ans: Rapid heart rate often seen in PE.
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Tachypnea
Ans: Increased respiratory rate, key sign of PE.
Hemoptysis
Ans: Coughing up blood, possible PE symptom.
Emergency management
Ans: Immediate actions to stabilize PE patients.
Anticoagulation therapy
Ans: Medication to prevent new blood clot formation.
Thrombolytic therapy
Ans: Treatment aimed at dissolving existing clots.
Vasopressor therapy
Ans: Medications to manage hypotension in emergencies.
Nasal oxygen
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