Stroke
This type of stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow.
What is an ischemic stroke?
Pain during walking relieved by rest.
Intermittent claudication
Common swelling seen.
Edema
Lab value decreased.
Albumin
Inflammation of stomach lining.
Gastritis
The acronym used to quickly identify stroke symptoms.
What is FAST?
Pulse quality in PAD.
Diminished or absent
Ulcer location.
Medial ankle
Underweight BMI.
<18.5
Ulcer-causing bacteria.
H. pylori
A patient presents with right-sided weakness and aphasia.
What is the left hemisphere?
Skin findings.
Cool, pale, shiny
Skin discoloration.
Brown pigmentation
Refeeding electrolyte issue.
Hypophosphatemia
Gastric ulcer pain pattern.
Worse with food
This medication must be given within 3–4.5 hours.
What is tPA?
Best position for comfort.
Legs dependent
Best intervention.
Elevate legs
Priority when starting nutrition.
Monitor electrolytes
Priority for GI bleed.
Assess vitals
Priority action for stroke with decreased LOC.
Maintain airway
Most important lifestyle change.
Stop smoking
Why compression stockings?
Improve venous return
Sign of protein deficiency.
Edema
Sign of upper GI bleed.
Coffee-ground emesis