Carotid Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Of the following patients, the nurse recognizes that the one with the highest risk for a stroke is a(n) A. obese 45-yr-old Native American B. 35-yr-old Asian American woman who smokes C. 32-yr-old white woman taking oral contraceptives D. 65-yr-old African American man with hypertension correct answer: D. 65-yr-old African American man with hypertension The factor related to cerebral blood flow that most often determines the extent of cerebral damage from a stroke is the A. a...

CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 Carotid endarterectomy is the __________ most common surgery performed in the united states - Correct Ans-2nd behind coronary revascularization What is the 3rd leading cause of death - Correct Ans-CVA what percentage of CVA's are cerebral ischemia and what percentage are hemmorrhage - Correct Ans80% cerebral ischemia 20% hemmorhage do patients have better outcomes from ischemic cva or hemorrhagic cva - Correct Ans-ischemic what is the n...

NURS6550 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE 1. Mr. Jeffers was admitted 2 days ago for a carotid endarterectomy. A Foley catheter was inserted intraoperatively and remains in place. His urine output has declined markedly despite continued IV fluid infusion. Today his morning labs reveal a BUN of 19 mg/dL and a creatinine of 2 mg/dL. A leading differential includes: A. Foley lodged in the urethra causing post-renal failure B. Decreased renal perfusion...

The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: a) hyoid b) cricoid c) thyroid cartilage d) cricothyroid membrane e) carina - Answer- c) thyroid cartilage The prominence of the larynx is formed by the: a) hyoid bone b) thyroid cartilage c) cricoid cartilage d) thyroid gland e) greater cornu - Answer- b) thyroid cartilage The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the: a) maxillary artery b) facial artery ...

STARN EKG TEST (NON LETHAL RHYTHMS) UPDATED VERSION 2024 BEST FOR REVISION. 2 / 7 1. Accelerated Junctional: Rate: 60-100 Rhythm: Regular Pwave: before/after/absent - inverted PR: unknown QRS: Normal *** Fast junctional escape 2. Asystole: absence of contractions of the heart-Flat Line 3. Atrial fibrillation: rapid, random, ineffective contractions 4. Atrial Flutter: Rate:Atrial 250-350 Ventricular: 100 -175 P:Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth" QRS: Normal Conduction: AV Blo...

Cardiology boards ABIM-216 questions with 100% correct answers 2023 What is a positive stress test - CORRECT ANSWER Flat or Down sloping St-segment depression >1 mm occurring 80 msec after j point When to stop a stress test - CORRECT ANSWER St segment depression > 2 mm, ventricular tachycardia, drop in SBP > 15, chest pain, dyspnea, lightheadedness Stress test of choice with a LBBB or ventricular pacing? - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardial perfusion imaging with adenosine,NOT exercis...

ABFM ITE 2021 Exam Updated completely 100% solved correctly Grade A+ (with Explanation) 200Q -A 67-year old male sees you for a Medicare annual wellness visit. He tells you that his best friend had a stroke and he asks about his risk for stroke. He has a family history of cardiovascular disease in his father, who had a myocardial infarction at age 65 and died from a thrombotic stroke at age 71. The patient exercises regularly and has a BMI of 27 kg/m2. His only current medical condition is hype...

CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 Carotid endarterectomy is the __________ most common surgery performed in the united states - Correct Ans-2nd behind coronary revascularization What is the 3rd leading cause of death - Correct Ans-CVA what percentage of CVA's are cerebral ischemia and what percentage are hemmorrhage - Correct Ans- 80% cerebral ischemia 20% hemmorhage do patients have better outcomes from ischemic cva or hemorrhagic cva - Correct Ans-ischemic what is the...

NUR 242 - Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 242 - Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide. Med Surg Exam 4 Unit 9: Caring for the patient common perfusion problems CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT:  Perform a complete cardiovascular assessment. As HTN is a risk factor for CAD, assess BP in both arms. Check for all major pulses as well as capillary refill and temperature of lower extremities. Prolonged capillary filling (>3 seconds in young to middle-aged adults; >5 seconds in older adults) indicates poor ci...

RN HESI EXIT EXAM VERSIONS V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9 & V10 (ALL 1580 QUESTIONS) (160 X 10VS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS KEY|ACTUAL/REAL/AUTHENTIC|GUARANTEE A+ SCORE| 2023/2024 All Questions In All Version 1-10 Have Correct Answers (ANSWERS KEY) -Only First Five (5) Questions are Highlighted in DEvery Version, So that you Can Rate Yourself with the Remaining Questions that are not highlighted -Verify Your Answers with (ANSWERS KEYS) Multiple choices 1. The nurse is completing the admission asses...