Pulmonary embolus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 26 year-old gravida 2 para 1 female at 9 weeks' estimated gestational age (by last normal menstrual period) presents to the Emergency Department complaining of heavy vaginal bleeding which began two hours earlier. She denies having any sexual intercourse in the past seven days. Her vital signs are stable. A quantitative serum hCG returns at a value of 3200 mIU/mL and a transvaginal ultrasound reveals a mean gestational sac diameter of 30mm and no embryo. She reports passing no tissue and a...

One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D. A pleural effusion - CORRECT B. A pulmonary embolus One day fol...

NREMT Paramedic Exam(National Registry)Latest 2023 stridor - Answer Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, swelling, fb in upper airway. Croup is an example Snoring - Answer The sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating a partial obstruction of air flow. The tongue blocking the airway is an example. gurgling - Answer indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate - Answer elbows and hands flexed, and legs flexed. They are internally rotat...

Contents Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2 Reactive Airway Disease (Asthma) 4 Lower Respiratory Infections 6 Upper Respiratory Infections 8 Lung Cancer 10 Cancer of the Larynx 13 Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 15 Pulmonary Embolus 17 Chest Trauma 19 Management 21 Answers Section 23

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Leukemia Types Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): B lymphocytes, Young chil- dren Acute myelogenous (or myelocytic) leukemia(AML): Granulocytic stem cells, Adults Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: B lymphocytes, Adults older than 50 years Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML): Granulocytic stem cells, Adults 30-50 Q: The Leukemias patho Answer...

Hesi Final Study Questions: LATEST 2023 UPDATE FOR Med Surg II FINAL STUDY COMPLETE GUIDE A nurse is caring for a client who is learning how to take care of a newly created colostomy. When observing a return demonstration of the colostomy irrigation, the nurse evaluates that more teaching is required when the client: - ANS Hangs the irrigation bag on the door clothes hook during fluid insertion Following surgery, a client asks the nurse if he or she can help measure intake and output. What ...

NR509 Bates Test Bank – Midterm 2024 A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - ANSWER A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pai...

ATI: NR304 / NR 304 (LATEST Update 2024/2025) Health Assessment II | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| -Chamberlain QUESTION ABCDE for melanoma -A: asymmetry -B: border irregularity -C: color variegation -D: diameter > 6mm -E: evolving changes (size, shape, symptoms, surface, and shades of color) QUESTION facial lymph nodes Answer: -preauricular -posterior auricular -occipital -submental -submandibular (submaxillary) -jugulodiga...

Heartcode PALS Test Questions With All Correct Answers The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F) - CORRECT ANSWER -Monitor and support ABCs -Establish IV/IO access -Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry -Call for assistance if needed When you evaluate the patient, you find the lungs are clear, skin is cool and mottled, glucose is 97 mg/dL and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. ...

One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed: A. A spontaneous pneumothorax B. A pulmonary embolus C. Aspiration pneumonia D. A pleural effusion CORRECT ANSWER B. A pulmonary embolus One...