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A wide range of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, including lower airways, throat, nasal, and sternal issues, as well as various signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment considerations. It delves into topics such as pleural friction rubs, airway obstructions, blood gas analysis, shock stages, and fluid/electrolyte imbalances. A comprehensive overview of these medical conditions, their underlying mechanisms, and the appropriate nursing interventions. By studying this document, students can gain a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, which are crucial for providing effective patient care in various healthcare settings.
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B. “It’s occurring because there is narrowing of the larynx and trachea due to swelling from an infection or blockage from an object.” C. “It can present with cases of pleurisy.” D. “It sounds like the light crackling or popping of a fire.”
C. >50 mmHg D. <18 mmHg
C. The patient will need an IGRA test to help differentiate between a latent tuberculosis infection versus an active tuberculosis infection. D. The patient will need to repeat the skin test in 48- 72 hours to confirm the results.
D. Shellfish
B. The patient has slight tracheal deviation to the right side. C. The water seal chamber fluctuates while the patient inhales and exhales. D. The patient complains of tenderness at the chest tube insertion site.
productive cough with dyspnea on excretion. Arterial blood gases show a low oxygen level and high carbon dioxide level in the blood. On assessment, the patient has cyanosis in the lips and edema in the abdomen and legs. Based on your nursing knowledge and the patient’s symptoms, you suspect the patient suffers from what type of COPD? A. Emphysema B. Pneumonia C. Chronic bronchitis D. Pneumothorax
and note that the patient was recently started on which medication that could cause this side effect: A. Atrovent B. Prednisone C. Roflumilast D. Theophylline
B. Macau, China C. Guangzhous, China D. Beijing, China
these findings: when you arrive to the patient’s bedside the patient’s eyes are closed, but they open when you speak to the patient, the patient doesn’t respond appropriately to questions asked and says words that don’t make sense. In addition, the patient can’t obey a motor command. Therefore, when you apply a central stimulus the patient moves to locate and remove the stimulus. A. GCS 12 (E3 V4 M5) B. GCS 8 (E2 V4 M2) C. GCS 11 (E3 V3 M5) D. GCS 10 (E3 V3 M4)
feeling of déjà vu and seeing spots in their visual field. Your next nursing action is to? A. Continue assisting the patient to the restroom and let them sit down. B. Initiate the emergency response system. C. Lay the patient down on their side with a pillow underneath the head. D. Assess the patient’s medication history.
D. Amantadine
A. Have the husband try to change direction of movement by moving in the opposite direction when the freeze ups occur. B. Use a cane with a laser point while walking. C. Have the husband try to push through the freeze ups. D. Encourage the husband to consciously lift the legs while walking (as with marching).