NUR 220 ~ FINAL EXAM Study Guide (NURSING220)

NUR 220 - Final Exam Study Guide. I. Evidence-based Health Assessment a. Priority Levels i. First level 1. Life threatening problems – LIFE THREATENING a. AIR WAY PROBLEMS b. BREATHING PROBLEMS.

I. Evidence-based Health Assessment a. Priority Levels i. First level 1. Life threatening problems – LIFE THREATENING a. AIR WAY PROBLEMS b. BREATHING PROBLEMS i. Rate, depth, pattern and breathing sounds c. CIRCULATION PROBLEMS i. Heart rate, BP, tissue perfusion, beating of the heart (what is their EKG?) ii. Second Level 1. Avoid deterioration 2. Change in mental status 3. Acute pain a. Short term – 3to 6 months b. Soft tissue i.e. sprains, paper cut i. Gradually resolves ...