HEALTH ASSESSMENT 1. In an interview‚ the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse’s observation of the patient’s nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient‚ resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows
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ABORTION Definition Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of a fetus or embryo from the uterus‚ resulting in or caused by its death. Types 1. Spontaneous abortion * Spontaneous abortion is the expulsion of the fetus and other products of conception from the uterus before the fetus is capable of living outside of the uterus. Spontaneous abortions are further divided into six types. a. Threatened abortion: It is characterized by cramping and vaginal bleeding
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MegaCode Case Study Chamberlain College of Nursing Professor Amber Essman Critical Care (NR 340) July 11‚ 2013 MegaCode Case Study 1. Describe the preoperative and postoperative care of a client having PTCA/cardiac cath. What complications can occur post cardiac cath? The goal of PCI (percutaneous Transluminal intervention) is to open the blockage in the coronary artery. By opening the area that is blocked‚ it will help to reperfuse the myocardium. The faster this is done will help
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Anatomy Study Guide Exam 1 Blood Blood components: know the relative amounts of the components and the functions of each component Formed elements: 1. Erythrocytes (red blood cells): involved in carrying oxygen 2. Leukocytes (white blood cells): involved in immune system - fight off infections 3. Platelets: involved in blood clotting Plasma: (liquid part of blood – dilute solution of salts‚ glucose‚ amino acids‚ vitamins‚ urea‚ proteins‚ and fats * 90% water * 7% protein
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oxygen cardio/myo/centesis surgical puncture of the heart muscle valvulo/necrosis death of a valve thrombolysis destruction of a blood clot thoraco/my/algia pain in the chest muscle arterio/rrhexis rupture of an artery aneurysm/orrhaphy suturing of an aneurysm hyperlipidemia increased fat in the blood (high cholesterol) arterio/veno/scope instrument to view arteries and veins pyo/thorax pus in the thorax/
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Table of Contents Definition 2 General Information 3 Types Ischemic Stroke 4 Hemorrhagic Stroke 5 Stroke Warning Signs .6 Risk Factors Treatable Risk Factors 7 How a CVA is Diagnosed 8 Medical Treatment Emergency and Rehabilitation .9 Prevention and Prognosis 10 Effects of Stroke 11 Common Problems and Complications 12 Statistics 13 Cost Of Stroke to the United States 14 Final Data for 2000 14 Key Terms 15 Definition A cerebrovascular accident more commonly known as
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Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessel and it is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries. Theses plaques begin to form when a vessel receives tiny injuries‚ usually at a point of branching. In turn these plaques gradually thicken and harden with fibrous material‚ cells‚ and other deposits‚ restricting the lumen (opening) of the vessel and reducing blood flow to the tissues‚
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This was the biggest thing that affected Paul extremely. After Paul got home he looked up aneurysm and if you could be killed by an aneurysm if you got hit in the head. The website said ‚”Yes.” This was the time Paul knew that Erik and Arthur had killed Luis with a blackjack.The day of Luis funeral‚ Paul went outside and started digging near the wall he had in his
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(Hemorrhagic Stroke). The blood then accumulates and compresses the surrounding tissue putting pressure on the brain and causes a loss of blood to the surrounding areas. It can be caused by two types of weakened blood vessels‚ most commonly an aneurysm (Ellen‚ M). An aneurysm occurs when a section of a blood vessel becomes enlarged (ballooning) from dangerously increased blood pressure or when a blood vessel is weak‚ which is most commonly congenital (Hemorrhagic Strokes). The ballooning leads to a weakened
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18: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart You should be able to speak intelligently to all of these‚ but the bolded objectives are test material. Objectives Heart Anatomy 1. Describe the size‚ shape‚ location‚ and orientation of the heart in the thorax. 2. Name the coverings of the heart. 3. Describe the structure and function of each of the three layers of the heart wall. 4. Describe the structure and functions of the four heart chambers. Name each chamber and provide
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