Update ) Geriatric
Nursing | Questions with Answers |
100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
First indication of Angina
Answer:
Vague discomfort under the sternum frequently after large meal.
Question:
As condition progresses the pt with angina May experience
Answer:
Precordial pain radiating down the left arm. Other s/s may include coughing,
syncope, sweating with exertion, and episode of confusion.
Question:
Effective in preventing and treating anginal attacks
Answer:
Nitroglycerin
,Question:
Nitroglycerin can cause
Answer:
Orthostatic hypotension
Drop in BP
Question:
Nurse with pt on nitroglycerin should
Answer:
Maybe sure pt is sitting
Fall precautions
Have pt not swallow their saliva for several mins
Teach avoid factors that may aggravate the problem; cold wind, emotional
stress, strenuous activities, anemia, tachycardia, arrhythmia m,
hyperthyroidism
,Question:
S/S of MI
Answer:
Pain to left arm
Entire chest pain
Neck, jaw, and abd pain
Numbness in arms, neck, back
Confusion
Moist pale skin
Decreased BP
Syncope
SOA
Cough
Low grade fever
Elevated sedimentation rate
Question:
S/S of Arrhythmias
Answer:
Weakness
Fatigue
Palpitations
Confusion
, Dizziness
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Syncope
Question:
TX of arteriosclerosis?
Answer:
Bed rest
Warmth
Buerger Allen exercise
Vasodilators
Question:
primary prevention
Answer:
Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring.