Cardiogenic shock Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURB 4120 Exam 1 with correct answers (Hemodynamics, Dysrhythmias, Mi, HF, Cardiogenic shock)

A 7-year-old boy has difficulty breathing and is wheezing. Vital signs are BP 94/62, HR 128, and RR 32. What initial management should be performed? A. Open the airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. B. Initiate bag-mask ventilation. C. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position. D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. - Answer - D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. A 4-month old infant who has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 36 hours is lethargic, has a weak cry, and has m...

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? A. Assess the blood pressure palpation B. Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg. C. Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor. D. Record the blood pressure as "not assessable." correct answers A. Assess the blood pressure palpation The nurse has just completed an infusion of a 1000 mL bolus...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...

A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) correct answer: 11.3 First, convert pounds to kg, 220 lb : X = 2.2 lb : 1 kg = 100 kg. Next, calculate the dosage per minute, 3 mcg/kg/min x 100 kg = 300 mcg/min. Convert mcg...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication a...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

AG-ACNP DRT Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Pt demonstrating AMS and free water restriction with euvolemia. Urine osmolality 270, BUN 14/0.6, urine Na 30. You suspect hyponatremia. What is the most likely cause? SIADH 45 yo. F s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now complaining of pain at the incision site. What type of pain is she experiencing? Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage during the double mastectomy. 31 M presents with blowing murmur occurring during S1 and a galloping add...

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarifies that the mast...