Cardiology
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What does the P-wave on an ECG mean? QRS complex? T wave?
What is..
artial contraction
ventricular contraction
ventricular relaxation
Carlos (75) comes into the clinic complaining of difficulty beginning a stream and dribbling during urination. He has to use the restroom an average of 3 times during the night and has noticed a red-tinge in urine color. Upon assessment, the provider notes an enlarged prostate. What is your diagnosis?
What is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
After falling off his bike, Zach suffered from a concussion. During his time in the ER, he becomes increasingly irritable. What should the nurse be assessing for?
What is ICP (Increased Cranial Pressure)
What is the most common manifestation for Systemic Lupus Erythematous?
What is "butterfly rash" that deepens on exposure to sunlight
A patient is brought into the ER via EMS complaining of "crushing" chest pain that radiates to the jaw. They are sweating and having SOB. The lab results show elevated troponin. What is your diagnosis?
What is an M.I (Myocardial Infarction)
What hormone is produced by the kidney's to stimulate the production of angiotensin I when the blood pressure/volume is low?
What is renin
ICP can be manifested by hypertension with widening pulse pressures, bradycardia, and irregular breathing (Cheyne-Stokes). What is this referred to as?
What is Cushing's Triad
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How is HIV transmitted? What precautions should be enforced?
What is through blood and other bodily fluids
What is contact precautions
What is defined as myocardial ischemia caused by arterial stenosis, uncontrolled blood pressure, or cardiomyopathy.
What is angina
What incontinence is defined as the inability to hold in urine when the urge to void is felt?
What is urge incontinence
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What are the two types of stroke that can occur? What one would you NOT administer TPA?
What is ischemic and hemorrhagic
DO NOT administer TPA for hemorrhagic
What is the priority management in burn patients?
What is airway/ventilation
What are some signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
What is "systemic congestion"
edema
ascities
weight gain
JVD
What disease process is characterized by progressive decreasing GFR, elevated BUN and creatinine, and will result in death if dialysis or transplant occurs?
What is Chronic Kidney Disease
This condition is characterized by an autoimmune attack on peripheral nerves. Signs and symptoms included ascending weakness that may progress to paralysis, hyporeflexia, paresthesia, and pain. Nursing interventions include assessing respiratory status, preventing aspiration, and to maintain client strength. What is it?
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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How many hours of the day should a burn patient wear a pressure garment? What is the purpose of a pressure garment?
What is 23.5 hours
What is to control swelling and reduce scarring
There are 3 different kinds of shock. Those being cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and distributive (circulatory). What are the 3 sub-catergories for distributive?
What is neurogenic, anaphylactic, and septic
This condition may follow a prior infection resulting in damage to the glomeruli of the kidneys. Manifestations include dark colored urine, pitting edema, low urine output, and hypertension. What is it?
What is Acute Glomerulonephritis
This is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies attack ACh receptors resulting in impaired transmission at neuronal junction. Signs and symptoms include voluntary muscle weakness that increases with activity, dysphagia, and progressive deterioration in the respiratory system. What is it?
What is Myasthenia Gravis
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What classification of burn is a sunburn? What classification of burn affects the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous?
What is superficial or first degree
What is full-thickness or third degree