NUR 176 Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I
Exam 2
Question:
High Blood Pressure
Answer:
>140/90, is called the silent killer because it doesn't show symptoms until is tissue damage
Question:
S/S of high blood pressure
Answer:
- Blurred vision
- Unexplained nose bleeding
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Question:
S/S of MI for males
Answer:
- Heavy severe chest pain, usually radiates to left arm, neck, jaw
Question:
S/S of MI for females
Answer:
Like indigestion symptoms, SOB, weakness
Question:
Treatment for pt with MI symptoms
Answer:
No matter the symptoms pt gets a heart monitor and receives MONA
Question:
MONA
Answer:
Morphine O2 Nitrates 2 / 4
Aspirin
Question:
Diagnostics test for angina
Answer:
Stress test (climbing stairs, treadmill) ECG EKG
Question:
Diagnostic tests for MI
Answer:
Serum cardiac markers (CK-MB, myoglobin) MUGA, echo gram, myocardial imaging, CXR
Question:
Diet plan for CRF
Answer:
No salt substitutes (Na+), no banana or potato (K+), high calories from Carbs and polyunsaturated fat, restriction on high Na+ and K+
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Question:
DVT
Answer:
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Question:
S/S of DVT
Answer:
Swelling Pain Warm Redness
Question:
DVT treatment
Answer:
Anticoagulant medication Bed rest, head elevated Warm compress No massages No SCDs
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