Abdominal sepsis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CARDIOVASCULAR REVIEW CCRN Exam Cram Heart Sounds S1, S3, S4: Heard at apex S2: Heard at base S3: r/t heart failure S4: r/t MI, HTN, ventricular hypertrophy, & aortic stenosis ……………………………… Mitral stenosis is associated with atrial fibrillation due to atrial enlargement. ……………………………… Stenosis occurs with an OPEN valve. Insufficiency occurs with a CLOSED valve. ……………………………… NSTEMI: + troponin, ST depressi...

CCRN: Test Prep © 2004 Ed4Nurses, Inc. 1 w w w . 1 0 0 K -C e rt ifi e d-N u r s e s . c o m Presented by: David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS Checklist for Success We will guarantee your success on the CCRN certification exam! -- If you study the right things in the right ways -- Success Checklist: □ Attend the entire CCRN: Test Prep program (or use the entire A/V package). □Study 5 hours per week for 90 days using the handout, pocket study guide, and flash cards. □ Listen to ...

BSN 4 RLE P1 EXAMINATION (ALL AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT) 1. The nurse is knowledgeable that the Cyclo-oxygenase enzyme converts arachidonic acid to Prostaglandins promoting pain and inflammation during tissue injury or infection. Which enzyme promotes protection of the stomach lining, decreases fever and promotes platelet aggregation? a. Cox - 1 enzyme b. Substance P c. Cox - 2 enzyme d. Substantia gelatinosa 2. The normal phases of wound healing occur only with? a. Primary Union b. Granul...

UWORLD NCLEX STUDY GUIDE Spinal immobilization (NSAIDS) – THINGS THAT YOU CONSIDER BEFORE IMMOBILIZING SPINE* Neurological examination – check for focal deficits, numbness and decreased strength Significant Traumatic mechanism of injury Alertness Intoxication – if they’re intoxicated they might lack awareness of pain Distracting injury – another significant injury distracting them from spinal pain Spinal examination – tenderness of spine or neck, pain on movement Pathologic ve...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN REMEDIATION Medical Conditions: Priority Postpartum Client (RN QSEN - Safety, Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RM MNRN 10.0 Chap 9) Infections: Caring for a Newborn Whose Mother Has HIV (Active Learning Template - System Disorder, RM MN RN 10.0 Chp 8) Infections: Prophylaxis Treatment for a Newborn Whose Mother is HBsAg-Positive Mothers (RN QSEN - Safety, Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RM MN RN 10.0 Chp 8) Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: Contraindications...

PCP 101-109 Quizzes All Answered A+ Guide. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? A. HIV cannot enter the bloodstream through intact skin. B. A vaccination for HIV is available for EMS personnel. C. Most patients infected with HIV have signs and symptoms. D. HIV is an acute bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. Under which of the following situations would the practitioner NOT have a legal duty to act? A. Your ambulance responds to the scene of a drownin...

Multiple Choice 1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” Ans: C Chapter: 01 Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Compr...

Med-Surg Study Guide 2021 Heart Failure (HF) (10)  S/S left HF and S/S right HF  Signs & Symptoms  Left sided failure (blood backing up in lungs) Right sided failure (blood backing o up Venus system = edema)  *Dyspnea, orthopnea (shortness of breath while *Jugular vein distention  Lying down), nocturnal dyspnea *Ascending dependent edema (legs,  *Fatigue ankles, sacrum)  *Displaced apical pulse (hypertrophy) *Abdominal distention, ascites  *S3 heart sound (gallo...

Med-Surg Study Guide 2021 Heart Failure (HF) (10)  S/S left HF and S/S right HF  Signs & Symptoms  Left sided failure (blood backing up in lungs) Right sided failure (blood backing o up Venus system = edema)  *Dyspnea, orthopnea (shortness of breath while *Jugular vein distention  Lying down), nocturnal dyspnea *Ascending dependent edema (legs,  *Fatigue ankles, sacrum)  *Displaced apical pulse (hypertrophy) *Abdominal distention, ascites  *S3 heart sound (gallo...