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06/03/2010

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No breath sounds in the lower right lobe indicates what?
Definition
Airway obstruction
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Periods of tachypnea means that the respirations rate is?
Definition
Higher than 20
Term
Why do you monitor bilateral breath sounds following thoracentesis?
Definition
To see if there are any punctures.
Term
What intervention would be INAPPRORIATE in performing a tracheal suction?
Definition
Suctioning over 20 seconds
Term
What residual you hold for tube feeding and report the findings to the doctor?
Definition
Over 30 ml
Term
Symptoms of Hypoxemia?
Definition
Tachycardia, Tachypnea,& Restlessness
Term
Wheezes in patient with Asthma occur because?
Definition
Construction of the airways, & Narrowing
Term
Intervention that will enhance the nutritional status of patient with COPD?
Definition
Small, frequent, meals
Term
Sign of right-sided heart failure is decreasing?
Definition
Decrease urine output
Term
Rising PaCO2 level in COPD patient means?
Definition
Respiratory Acidosis
Term
Alternative to manual chest physiotherapy?
Definition
Flutter mucous clearance device
Term
Normal age related change in older adults that makes them suspectible to cardiovascular disease?
Definition
Stiffening of the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis)
Term
DTV that would predispose the patient to develop of more serious condition?
Definition
Pulmonary Embolism
Term
Burning, aching pain in the legs when walking to the mailbox? Symptoms relieved with rest?
Definition
PVD
Term
Poikelothermy
Definition
Decreased temperature at ischemic site which is detected by palpating the affected & surrounding areas.
Term
Pallor
Definition
Paleness, over an area of reduced blood supply. Inspect the affected site & comparing skin color with other body parts.
Term
Pulselessness
Definition
Palpate the peripheral pulses for rate, rhythm, & quality. Compare pulses bilaterally to detect any difference.
Term
Adequate capillary refill?
Definition
Less than 3 seconds
Term
Positive Homan's sign?
Definition
Pain on dorsiflexion.
Term
Describe 3+ edema?
Definition
half inch to 1 inch depression
Term
Ulcerations on the surface of the patient's toes you assess this as?
Definition
PAD or chronic insuffiency
Term
Following angiogram, the nurse makes a point of care to assess what?
Definition
Hemorrhage, allergic reaction at the site
Term
Instructions related to stress test on treadmill would indicate?
Definition
Don't smoke, have big meals, caffeine. gets harder longer they are on there.
Term
How walking can help venous vascular disorder?
Definition
Increase circulation, cardiac output, strengthing muscle & legs.
Term
Performing the Buerger-Allen exercise?
Definition
Term
Patient with PVD that has continued smoking causes detrimental vasoconstriction for up to?
Definition
One Hour
Term
Factors aggravates vascular disease?
Definition
Obesity, sentetary lifestyle
Term
Patient with elastic stockings, the nurse should?
Definition
Off at night, on in the morning.
Term
Patient with arterial insufficiency should be instructed?
Definition
Stay away from the cold
Term
Injecting low molecular weight heparin for anticoagulant therapy you should?
Definition
Give SC only, don't aspirate, rotate sites, leave bubble in syringe, don't massage
Term
Teaching plan for Warfarin?
Definition
Vitamin is antidote, check INR
Term
Nursing care for client who returned fron vein ligation and stripping?
Definition
Check tissue perfusion, wrap legs
Term
Antiplatelet medication that can bring on symptoms tinnitus?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Obese patient complains of sudden discomfort in her leg. Leg is cold and pale, with no pedal pulse what is your assessment?
Definition
Emboli(clot)
Term
Important post-operative sign to report immediately when caring for patient with an endarterectomy with synthetic graft?
Definition
Risk for emboli, can't breath, arms & head swelling
Term
Raynaud's disease has a nursing diagnosis of "Ineffective tissue perfusion related to vasoconstiction is being given discharge instruction. Caution the patient to?
Definition
Stay away from cold & stop smoking
Term
Patient teaching for patient with varicose vein should include?
Definition
Don't stand in one spot, evaluate legs, stockings, & weight
Term
Blood pressure is normal?
Definition
120/80
Term
Hypertension in older adults?
Definition
140/90
Term
Modifiable risk factors for hypertension?
Definition
Diet, exercise, smoking cessation, low sodium
Term
Hypertension headaches occur?
Definition
Occipital lobe, occurs when arising.
Term
Patient has hypertension & reports no symptoms. To encourage medication compliance,the nurse cautions patient that uncontrolled hypertension can lead to sudden alterations in health such as?
Definition
TIA, stroke,CVA, blindness,& death
Term
Treatment of secondary hypertension is focused on what?
Definition
Causes of
Term
Nurse reminds patient that to be diagnosed with hypertension blood pressure is evaluated to confirm consistent blood pressure readings of?
Definition
140/90
Term
Patient taking hydrocholothiazide(HCTZ)
Definition
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