PN 126 (PN126)

ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room  staff. multiple system injuries, including severe  head injury. resource limitations as determined by the  transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the  hospital administ...

vSim J Jones Clinical Packet Latest Update 2023 CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (Include Pathophysiology of Disease Process) Overview ▪ Persistent sad, dysphoric mood with symptoms severe enough to interfere with an individual's ability to eat, enjoy life, sleep, study, or work ▪ Unipolar depressive disorder with onset in early adulthood and recurrences throughout life (at least two more episodes in 50% to 60% of patients) ▪ May occur in clusters or...

vSim D YoungBear Clinical Packet Latest Update 2023 CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (Include Pathophysiology of Disease Process) Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than 3 to 6 months. In many cases, this means that pain continues even after the injury or condition that first caused it has healed. The cause of chronic pain is not always clear. Sometimes it is caused by an ongoing medical problem, such as arthritis or diabetic neuropathy (a form of nerve d...

vSim H Williams Part 2 Clinical Packet Latest Update 2023 CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (Include Pathophysiology of Disease Process) Etiology and pathophysiology. The causes of major depression have not been established. Possible risk factors are genetic or environmental. Many studies have shown that children of a parent suffering from a major affective disorder have a rate of depression three to six times higher than that in the general population. Cogniti...

vSim M Hernandez Clinical Replacement Packet Latest Update 2023

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

vSim S Morris Clinical Packet Latest Update 2023 CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (Include Pathophysiology of Disease Process) Overview ▪ Development of a circumscribed lesion (ulcer) in the mucosal membrane of the lower esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or jejunum ▪ Two major forms: Duodenal ulcer (accounts for about 80%) and gastric ulcer, both chronic o Duodenal ulcers affect the proximal part of the small intestine and follow a chronic course, characte...

HESI Hints – Maternal The Menstraul Cycle • The menstrual phase varies in length in most women. • Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstrual cycle. • To avoid pregnancy a woman should abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse during her fertile days. The most fertile days for pregnancy are the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation. The fertile period begins 4-5 days prior to ovulation and ends 24-48 hours after ovulation. A couple must avoid unprotect...

vSim M Richards Clinical Packet Latest Update 2023 CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (Include Pathophysiology of Disease Process) Overview ▪ Intoxication with digoxin from use in long-term therapy, accidental or intentional overdose, or ingestion of naturally occurring compounds containing cardiac glycosides (such as foxglove, oleander, and lily of the valley) ▪ Life-threatening condition ▪ May be acute or chronic Pathophysiology ▪ Digoxin inhibits...

Ped’s Hesi • Child received chemotherapy last week and now has a reduced neutrophil count highest priority for this child is  Risk for infection. • Postural drainage for a child w/ Cystic fibrosis is most effective when performed after nebulization and before meals or at least 1 hr. after eating to prevent N/V. • The mother reports taking a lot of aspirin during her pregnancy, her 6 month old should be assessed for Reaction to loud noises --to assess for Ototoxicity which di...