Heart Failure/Cardiac
In heart failure what side of the heart contributes to crackling sounds wheezing and gurgles
What is: Left sided heart failure.
What nursing interventions should be done following a stroke?
What is: Swallowing screen
Warning that sign that a seizure about to occur.
What is: Aura
What is heart sound known as atrial gallop?
What is: S4
What specific interventions is a must before administering metoprolol?
What is: Blood pressure and heart rate?
What is the name of a important diet to educate someone that has hypertension.
What is : Dash diet
Which scale is a important predictors of stroke outcomes?
What is: National Institute of Health and Stroke (NIHSS)
Primary Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis?
What is: vision changes
Sitting upright and leaning forward relieves the pain.
What is: Pericarditis
Which medication is zidovudine (Retrovir) prescribed for?
What is? acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Which medication decreases heart rate, blood pressure, venous return and preload?
What is: Morphine
What a thrombolytic agent is given in 3 hours from the onset of stroke symptoms?
What is: Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA),
Primary goal for a newly dx's Parkinson client would be?
What is: Maintaining a safe environment
Pain or cramping occurs in thigh, calf, and or buttock during activity.
What is: Intermittent Claudication
What test would be order to indicate if a client was in shock.
What is: ABG
What is an important life saving equipment to be at the bedside with cardiac issues?
What is: Defibrillator
What condition can occur when a CVA presents in a elderly client?
What is: Seizures
Myoclonic seizures are describe as?
What is: Excessive jerking of the arms, legs, or entire body.
Normal electrical impulse movement through the cardiac conduction system
What is: SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, Bundle branches and Purkinje fibers
Which nursing intervention would be essential for the care of a client with cardiogenic shock?
What is: Not to administered extra fluids
What are 3 top nursing interventions for a acute MI?
What is: Bed rest. Continuous cardiac monitoring. Supplemental Oxygen
What does FAST stand for?
Face drooping especially on one side, Arm weakness Slurred speech, Time to call 911.
Which medication contributes to the slowing and progression of Parkinson's disease?
What is: Selegiline (Eldepryl)
The amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle each minute.
What is: Cardiac Output
Antibiotic therapy will be lifelong necessity
What is: Infective Endocarditis