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Inspect, palpate, auscultate, percuss, smell : IPAP-S Jugular vein distention (JVD) : - increased right side heart pressure Cardiovascular objective assessment : - IPAP-S - neck vessels - blood pressure - pulse - precordium (heart sounds) Pallor : - grey/white appearance Cyanosis : - blue - lack of oxygen Mottling 2 | P a g e : - sign of poor perfusion Clubbing : - sign of chronic hypoximia Splinter hemorrhages : - sign of infective endocarditis Heave or lift : - sustains...

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Nausea : feeling of discomfort in the epigastrium with a conscious desire to vomit. Vomiting : forceful ejection of partially digested food and secretions (emesis) from the upper GI tract. regurgitation : process in which partially digested food is slowly brought up from the stomach. Retching or vomiting seldom precedes it. projectile vomiting : very forceful expulsion of stomach contents without nausea and is a characteristic of CNS tumours or increased ICP. What controls vomiting...

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What is an indicator/ symptom that shock is progressing? : the early stage of septic shock have warm and dry skin, the client's cool and clammy skin indicates that shock is progressing. What are the hallmark symptoms of Neurogenic shock? : hypotension and bradycardia. What are four of the manifestations of septic shock? : - Increased cardiac output - warm, flushed skin - fever and chills - vasodilation What is a symptom in anaphylactic shock? : Angioneurotic edema. What is one of ...

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What does the endocrine system do? : communicates and coordinates mechanisms within the body by synthesizing and releasing chemicals called hormones. what systems work together to maintain communication and control of hormones in the body? : The endocrine, nervous, and immune system Types of hormones: : Water soluble, Protein, and fat soluble hormones. How are hormones released? : Hormones are released in response to altered cellular processes or changes in hormone levels. What reg...

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Most frequently broken bone in childhood : Clavicle of children less than 10 years old, males more often Age group of highest incidence of fractures : Young males 15-24, older adults Causes of fractures : Direct blow crushing force sudden twisting motion cancer osteoporosis cushing's syndrome epiphyseal 2 | P a g e : the end of bone, forming part of the adjacent shaft metaphyseal : the flared portion of the bone at the ends of the shaft, between epiphyseal and diaphyseal diap...

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Cardiac Output (CO) : - Amount of blood pumped through the heart each minute - Normal 4-8 L/min (varies significantly depending on body size) - Determined by stroke volume and heart rate; CO= SV x HR - Cardiac Index is the cardiac output corrected for body size and more specific than CO; use this in obese pts (CI= CO/BSA; Normal 2.4-4 L/min) - Obtained through a pulmonary artery catheter Nursing Assessment of Cardiac Function : Increased Preload= increased volume-blood backs up (right h...

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The nurse performs a detailed assessment of the abdomen of a client with a possible bowel obstruction, knowing that a manifestation of an obstruction in the large intestine is (Select all that apply) (There are 2 correct answers) A. a largely distended abdomen. B. diarrhea that is loose or liquid. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. D. profuse vomiting that relieves abdominal pain. : A. a largely distended abdomen. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. Rationale: Persistent, colic...

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The nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which assessment finding would the nurse regard as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A. Auditory hallucinations B. Delusions of grandeur C. Poor personal hygiene D. Psychomotor agitation : C. Poor personal hygiene in DI if oral fluid intake cannot keep up with urinary losses, severe fluid volume deficit results as manifested as? : Hypotension Somogyi effect : early-morning hyperglycemia that occurs as a result of nighttim...

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What are social determinants of health? : 1. Conditions in which people live 2. Income level 3. SES 4. Home and work environments 5. Support networks 6. Gender 7. Culture 8. Availability of health services What are some of the healthcare changes affecting us today? : 1. Cost 2. Technology knowledge gaps 3. Lack of personal responsibility for health 4. Constant challenge to keep with issues affecting the health (reactive vs. proactive) Great public health achievements of the 20th c...

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What is an indicator/ symptom that shock is progressing? : In the early stage of septic shock, the patient has warm and dry skin. Cool and clammy skin would indicate that the shock is progressing. neurogenic shock : Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries. What are the hallmark symptoms of Neurogenic shock? : hypotension and bradycardia. What are four of ...

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CO = SV x HR. Stroke volume depends on 3 factors preload, afterload and contractility. Which factor is mainly dependent on the amount of venous blood returned to the heart? a) Afterload b) Preload c) Contractility : B A client is diagnosed with increased systemic vascular resistance. What will be the effect on the heart? a) Left atrium will be required to pump harder b) Right atrium chamber will become enlarged c) Left ventricle will be required to pump harder d) Right ventricle wil...

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According to the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health), which of the following would be classified as a disability? A. Detached retina B. Need to use a powered wheelchair C. Spinal cord injury D. Amputation : A disability involves any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in a normal manner or within the normal range. Using a powered wheelchair is the only option that fits this description. market just...

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AKI : a syndrome with multiple etiologies that is characterized by a sudden onset and rapid decline of renal function often reversible if diagnosed and treated early pre renal : inadequate perfusion not enough blood at sufficient pressure to allow filtering renal : cellular damage/intrinsic damage to the cells that make filtering mechanism possible post renal : Obstruction urine unable to drain adequately - system "backed up" 2 | P a g e intrinsic renal injury : caused by pro...

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health protection : Health protection refers to behaviors in which the individual engages with the intent to prevent disease, detect disease in early stages, or maximize health. Immunizations and physical examinations are examples. health promotion : any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive to health health maintenance : individual has changed overt behavior for ...

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transduction : stimulus to skin causes release of sensitizing chemicals (prostaglandins, bradykinin, substance P, histamine) lead to action potential transmission : action potential continues from site of injury to spinal cord, to brainstem and thalamus, to cortex perception : concious experience of pain modulation : release substance that inhibit nociceptive respons

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According to the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health), which of the following would be classified as a disability? A. Detached retina B. Need to use a powered wheelchair C. Spinal cord injury D. Amputation : A disability involves any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in a normal manner or within the normal range. Using a powered wheelchair is the only option that fits this description. market just...

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health protection : Health protection refers to behaviors in which the individual engages with the intent to prevent disease, detect disease in early stages, or maximize health. Immunizations and physical examinations are examples. health promotion : any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive to health health maintenance : individual has changed overt behavior for ...

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GI tract : - Major function is mechanical and chemical breakdown of food - Absorption of nutrients The wall of the GI tract is made up of how many layers? : 4 layers 2 | P a g e - Mucosa - Muscularis - Submucosa - Serosa peritoneum : membrane that lines the abdominal cavity - Visceral layer that covers organs Amylase : Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starches Peristalsis 3 | P a g e : Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in on...

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59 páginas

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Inspect, palpate, auscultate, percuss, smell : IPAP-S Jugular vein distention (JVD) : - increased right side heart pressure Cardiovascular objective assessment : - IPAP-S - neck vessels - blood pressure - pulse - precordium (heart sounds) Pallor : - grey/white appearance Cyanosis : - blue - lack of oxygen Mottling 2 | P a g e : - sign of poor perfusion Clubbing : - sign of chronic hypoximia Splinter hemorrhages : - sign of infective endocarditis Heave or lift : - sustains...

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58 páginas

Escrito en 2023/2024

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Axpert

The nurse performs a detailed assessment of the abdomen of a client with a possible bowel obstruction, knowing that a manifestation of an obstruction in the large intestine is (Select all that apply) (There are 2 correct answers) A. a largely distended abdomen. B. diarrhea that is loose or liquid. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. D. profuse vomiting that relieves abdominal pain. : A. a largely distended abdomen. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. Rationale: Persistent, colic...

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55 páginas

Escrito en 2023/2024

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Axpert