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What are the signs and symptoms of acute respiratory failure? -confusion -lethargy -inability to waken -tachycardia -tachypnea -restlessness -low O2 stats -use of accessory muscles Normal ABG values Ph = 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 = 35-45 HCO3 = 22-26 O2 = 70-100 What should be included in pre-op education for an x-ray? (7) -reason for the test -smoking status -any breathing issues (problems with deep breaths and holding them) -verify pregnancy status -remove all jewelry -ensure...

Conduction and blood flow through the heart IVC/SVC --> Rt atria --> Tricuspid --> Rt ventricle --> Pulmonic valve --> Lungs --> Lt atria --> Mitral valve --> Lt ventricle --> aortic valve --> aorta --> Body Locations of heart valves (in terms of ICS and clavicular line and auscultation points) aortic valve- 2nd ICS RSB pulmonic valve- 2nd ICS LSB Erb's point- 3rd ICS LSB tricuspid valve- lower LSB (5ICS) mitral valve- 5th ICS midclavicular line ...

What is chronic debilitative pain and what therapies are suggested? Pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months; surgery, physical therapy, psychological therapy and radiotherapy. However, one of the most common treatment forms is the use of medication. What are the payers? the organization that negotiates or sets rates for provider services, collects revenue through premium payments or tax dollars, processes provider cl...

what happens to pulse pressure with age? increases order of assessment for regional cardiovascular assessment 1. pulse/BP 2. extremities 3. neck vessels 4. precordium *begin peripherally and move in towards the heart why do you only palpate one carotid artery at a time? to avoid compromising arterial blood flow to the brain three areas to auscultate the carotid artery angle of jaw, mid cervical area, base of the neck five points to auscultate the heart aortic...

Stages of shock - Initial - Compensatory - Progressive - Refractory Initial stage of shock - At cellular lvl - No outward S/S - Hypoperfusion to tissues - Lactic acid released (elevated) - Not in ER or hospital yet Compensatory stage of shock - S/S but body is compensating to maintain homeostasis - No organ failure - Hypotension - VQ mismatch - Impaired GI motility - Tachycardia w/ ↓ CO - ↑ rate/depth RR - ↓ urine output but BUN/Cr normal - Confusion - Hypoacti...

Which clinical finding would the nurse expect when assessing an infant with pyloric stenosis? -visible peristaltic waves (stomach is attempting to propel its contents through the stenotic pyloric sphincter) -olive-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant Pyloric stenosis narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum Which pathophysiological rationale explains why a client who is 4 days post abdominal surgery has not passed flatus and has hypoactive bowel sounds and why a pa...

What type of breathing should the nurse encourage in a patient with COPD pursed lip breathing -lengthens the expiratory phase of respiration and increases the pressure in the airway during exhalation. pursed lip breathing reduces airway resistance and decreases trapped air What is the nurses priority action with a patient in status asthmaticus administer a nebulized high dose short acting B2 agonist (SABA) to relieve bronchoconstriction to improve ventilation What are the steps for ...