Respiratory
Lung sound common in those with asthma, sounds like high pitched whistling
What are wheezes?
classification of bowel sounds in which no sounds are heard in each quadrant for 30 seconds each
What are hypoactive bowel sounds?
Type of posturing that indicates injury to the cortex of the brain
What is decorticate posturing?
telemetry strip that demonstrates a sawtooth pattern with no p wave
What is atrial flutter?
this is an early sign of dehydration in an elderly patient
What is constipation?
coarse low pitched rattling breathing sounds
What are Rhonchi?
primary cause of barrett esophagus
What is GERD?
Best positioning to prevent increased intracranial pressure
what is elevate head of bed 20-30 degrees?
this is the most fatal of all arrhythmias
this is the compensatory mechanism that occurs in response to metabolic acidosis
what are kussmaul respirations?
Sign of hemorrhage after tonsillectomy or rhinoplasty
What is frequent swallowing or clearing of the throat?
Condition that can occur after gastric bypass surgery in which the patient has feelings of nausea, sweating, and diarrhea shortly after eating meals
what is dumping syndrome?
halo sign indicates leakage of this type of fluid
what is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
These are part of the MONA protocol during the emergent phase of MI treatment
What are:
morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin
These are symptoms of hyperkalemia (3 answers)
What are: cardiac dysrhythmias, hypotension, and muscle weakness
this indicates a leak in the closed chest drainage system (chest tube)
what is bubbling in the water seal chamber?
Nursing intervention for a patient with acute pancreatitis to help relieve pain (think position)
What is sitting and leaning forward?
this type of hematoma warrants immediate attention
these are modifiable risk factors for heart disease (3 answers)
what are: smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle
electrolyte imbalance that can be seen in a patient with diarrhea
Methods by which the influenza virus can be spread (3 answers)
What are: droplet, direct contact, and indirect contact?
method by which hepatitis B is spread
What is blood and body fluids?
technique used to turn a patient while in Crutchfield tongs traction
What is logrolling?
this blood level should be monitored when taking Coumadin
What is INR?
electrolyte imbalance that is common and should be monitored when a patient has an NG tube with continuous suction
what is hyponatremia?