Pallor Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Genetics correct answer: The study of genes and their role in inheritance Genomics correct answer: The study of all a person's genes Epigenetics correct answer: The study of chemical modification of specific genes Germline correct answer: Inherited from parent Somatic correct answer: Acquired Anemia correct answer: Deficiency in erythrocytes (RBCs) Anemia is diagnosed by correct answer: CBC Blood smear Anemia clinical manifestations based on severity correct answer:...

ATI Capstone Content Review: Adult Medical Surgical - Tips of the WeekHelpful Med-Surg Tips! Angina Precipitating Factors: 4 E’s Exertion: physical activity and exercise Eating Emotional distress Extreme temperatures: hot or cold weather Arterial Occlusion: 4 P’s Pain Pulselessness or absent pulse Pallor Paresthesia Congestive Heart Failure Treatment: MADD DOG Morphine Aminophylline Digoxin Dopamine Diuretics Oxygen Gasses: Monitor arterial blood gasses Heart Murmur Ca...

A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? correct answer: Clean the perineal area at least once a day. A nurse is preparing to remove staples from a client's incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? correct answer: Remove the staple from the skin after both sides are visible. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for four patients. For which of the following clients should the...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis? a. Wheezing b. Orthopnea c. Edema d. Pallor ANS: C Right-sided heart failure leads to edema from systemic backup. Wheezing, orthopnea, and pallor are indicative of left-sided failure. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 426, Table 19-2 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Heart Failure: Right Side KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment...

pallor correct answer: pale; indicates anemia, shock cyanosis correct answer: blue tinge to skin or gray color in lips; indicates lack of oxygen, exposure to cold jaundice correct answer: yellow from increased serum bilirubin; indicates liver disease erythema correct answer: red from increased cutaneous blood flow; indicates inflammation, fever, blushing edema correct answer: puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid petechiae correct answer: pinpoint purple or...

NU 150 EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What is Pharmacology the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems 3 different drug names Generic, Trade, and Chemical Pharmacokinetic phase Activities within body after drug is administered. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and half life Pharmacodynamic phase what the drug does to the body Half life time required for the body to eliminate 50% of a drug- short life= more frequ...

AAOS EMT Exam 2Shock - correct answer inadequate cellular perfusion; hypoperfusion Care of a patient in anaphylaxis (symptoms, priorities, medications, other care?) - correct answer Sever allergic reaction Signs & Symptoms: itching or burning, hives, edema (swelling), pallor, cyanosis, weak pulse, drop in blood pressure Histamine causes reaction Vasodilate, walls permeable, airways restrict Widespread vascular dilation, increased permeability, and bronchoconstriction Give Epin...

Nur 160 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation? - Answer-1) Increase mobility and ambulation 2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die 3) administer stool softeners as ordered 4) increase the amount of fluid intake. When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago, which patient teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? - Answer-1) Instruct the patient to noti...

2023 SHADOW HEALTH Focused Exam Chest Pain Brian Foster Experience Overview FOCUSED EXAM: CHEST PAIN Patient: Brian Foster Grade: 100% Subjective Data Collection 23 out of 23 Objective Data Collection 21 out of 21 Time 183 minutes total spent in assignment Objective Data Collection: 21 of 21 (100%) Inspected face 1 of 1 point Appearance (1/1 point) • No visible abnormal findings • Rash or lesion • Cyanosis • Pallor • Redness or flushing • ...

EMT FINAL-JB Learning Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A Q: CPAP is indicated for patients who: Answer: have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. Q: When the body senses a state of hypoperfusion, the sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine, the effects of which include: Answer: tachycardia Q: Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing? Choose one answer. A. 24 breaths/m...