Caused by inflammation of the pericardium and causes pain that is constant. Worse when taking a deep breath.
What is Pericarditis
100
More common in men and elderly. Occurs below the renal arteries and is usually not surgically repaired until 5.5 cm wide. Pulsating "heart
beat" in abdomen
What is AAA
100
The most common side effect of this medication is bleeding and is used for both STEMI patients and strokes.
What is tPA
100
This is the most common position for relief of pain in patients who are suffering Pericarditis.
What is Fowlers
100
Your patient is experiencing expressive aphasia from a recent stroke. As a nurse, you would need to do this intervention for the best outcome for
your patient.
What is an alternate form of communication
200
This connective tissue disorder involves enlarged mitral leaflets in which one or both leaflets fall back into the atrium during systole and occursmore often in women. Palpitations are common.
What is MVP
200
This is the "precursor" and "warning sign" of strokes and last less than one hour. Resolves on its own.
What is TIA
200
This medication is an osmotic diuretic and is given to patients with hemorrhagic strokes to decrease ICP and improve in urinary output.
What is Mannitol
200
The most common procedure performed on a patient with Pericarditis.
What is Pericardiocentesis
200
Based on knowledge of pericardial pain, the nurse suggest this body position to relieve pain.
What is Fowlers
300
Regurgitation between the aorta and left ventricle which causes an increased Left Ventricular volume (preload)
What is Aortic Regurgitation
300
This stroke involves bleeding into the brain and causes an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). Leads to tissue death.
What is a Hemorrhagic Stroke
300
This medication is contraindicated for thrombolysis if patient has had recent brain surgery and if the symptoms have occurred more than 3 hours.
What is tPA
300
A patient on your unit inquires about his treatment of choice for his newly diagnosed endocarditis. The most important antibiotic treatment will be known when this specific test is done.
What is Blood Cultures
300
Initial nursing intervention and teaching to the patient for maintenance of bedrest until these symptoms of pericarditis disappear.
What is fever, friction rub, and pain
400
Arterial insufficiency in the extremities and occurs most often in men. Legs are the most common affected extremity.
What is PAD
400
These manifestations are commonly notable in stroke patients.
What is motor loss, communication loss, perceptual disturbances, sensory loss, and cognitive loss.
400
This medication is the drug of choice given to patients prior to any dental work or surgical procedures if he/she has known valvular diseases.
What is Amoxicillin
400
The primary focus of assessment for a patient whom has just been diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke.
What is LOC, Respiratory and Cardiac status
400
Two goals in teaching patients in preventing post-op complications from PAD surgery.
What are the signs and symptoms of infection, signs and symptoms of decreased blood flow, and follow-up appointments
500
Pt may complain of coldness or numbness in extremity with pain that usually occurs distal to the area of occlusion. Pain at rest and worsens at night. Elevation of extremity/extremities causes pain.
What is PAD
500
Changes in LOC, headaches, posturing, vomiting, and possible seizures are classical symptoms.
What is ICP
500
These drugs are used for aortic regurgitation to treat arrhythmia's due to the back-flow of blood into the left ventricle from the aorta.
What are calcium channel blockers and ace inhibitors
500
Watching for dysrhythmias, managing hemodynamic stability, and ascultating for an extra heart sound such as an S3 are the treatments for this type of
surgery.
What is Valvuloplasty/Valve Surgery
500
These are the most common signs and symptoms in patients who have recent heart valve diseases.
What are problems with coughing and shortness of breath during the day and night.