Hypotensive Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms. - b Which ...

ATI Pharmacology Detailed Answer Key Exam 2024 with 100%Verified and Revised Answers. 1. A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Notify the client's provider. Rationale: The nurse should notify the client's provider to inform her of the event; however, there is another action the nu...

AHA PALS Final Exam Questions & Answers 2022/2023(MAY –AUGUST SESSION) (Verified 100% Correct) 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this informat...

PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A+ 2024/2025 In which of the following situations may IO access be used? - ️️ -An extremity with slow capillary refill time. A 2 - week old infant is being evaluated irritability and poor feeding. His blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. Which statement best describes your assessment of this infants blood pressure? - ️️ -It is Hypotensive You are caring for patients in the emergency department. W...

1. A nurse assesses a patient who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding would the nurse expect? a) Heart rate of 120 beats/min b) Cool, clammy skin c) Oxygen saturation of 90% d) Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min 2. A nurse assesses a patient after administering a prescribed beta-blocker. Which assessment would the nurse expect to find? a) Blood pressure increased from 98/42 to 132/60 mm Hg b) Respiratory rate decreased from 25 to 14 breaths/m...

The need for fluid resuscitation can be assessed best in the trauma pt by monitoring and trending which of the following tests? Correct answer serum lactate levels What are situations in which a nurse is experiencing moral distress? Correct answer 1. A substance abuse patient who is being visited by friends and family is offered drugs during their visit which the patient takes. 2. A physician is discussing dialysis treatment and other numerous treatment options, for a 97 yo demetia patient ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

A 63-year-old man has a 4-minute period of documented expressive aphasia that completely resolved. A workup reveals 70% left internal carotid stenosis and a 50% right internal carotid stenosis. In addition to best medical management, which of the following is the most appropriate treatment? - A. Left CEA An 84-year-old woman has diabetes and congestive heart failure that is refractory to medical treatment. A right carotid bruit is detected on physical examination. A duplex study suggests a ...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropria...

ATLS PRE-TEST 2024/2025 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS TOP QUALITY…GRADED A+ A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amo...