NSG 223 EXAM 2 MEDICINE AND SURGERY 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS & WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS: LATEST UPDATED 2024 GRADED A+

NSG 223 EXAM 2 MEDICINE AND SURGERY 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS & WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS: LATEST UPDATED 2024 GRADED A+ What is the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism ? Occlusion in the pul artery normally caused by small emboli that get stuck in the arterioles causing necrosis of the area its in. what do symptoms depend on in pulmonary embolism? -Size and type of embolism -Location of embolism How do you treat unstable PE? -Begin emergency procedure to regain respiratory and cardiovascular system -start on thrombolytic therapy to lysis the embolism (Dissolve) and prevent. How do you treat stable PE? Immediate anticoagulation to prevent reoccurrence 10 days - 6 months anticoagulation (Warfarin) and Heparin. *A pt who just had surgery can do ______________ Exercises like _____ __________ while they are in bed to prevent PE's. Isometric, Leg pumps What are the main clinical manifestations of ARDs? Severe dyspnea, hypoxemia doesn't respond to O2, nasal flaring, tachycardia, change in mental, retraction, hyperventilation and tachypnea. *If a patient has a 140 Heart rate is this is sign of ARDs? Yes *What does PEEP do? Keeps alveoli open at end of expiration; prevents alveolar collapse. Helps to recruit more and more alveoli for gas exchange and decrease work of breathing (improves compliance). How do you care for a patient on a ventilator? Full assessment Q4 hrs, Make sure tube is in right position and check vent settings, Maintain hob at 30 degrees, oral care Q2 hrs, Picture board for communication. * ______________ is given to pts before they are intubated to relax the vocal muscles and making intubation easier. Vecuronium What is a good nursing intervention for a patient with pulmonary HTN/edema who is bedridden? Sit up with leg of the bed raised to increase venous return. *When caring for a pt with pulmonary edema the nurse will give the diuretic ___________ Furosemide *If a client has a potassium level of 5.6. The nurse will give ________ _______ _______. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate *The nurse is caring for a client with the following