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| show | in acute venous insufficiency collateral blood flow doesnt have an oportunity to develop
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| show | pulse deficit is the difference between the apical pulse and the peripheral pulse (such as the radial pulse)
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| show | in chronic venous insufficiency collateral blood flow develops to the affected area
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| a milliequivelent (mEq) is the nunit of measurement used to describe the chemical activity of electrolytes - mEq is the number of milligrams per 100 milliliters of a solution | show 🗑
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| the nurse should weigh the patient at the same time every day using the same scale and with the patient wearing the same type of clothing | show 🗑
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| a pteint with orthopnea must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably | show 🗑
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| show | patients with heart failure should avoid canned or processed foods, which are high in sodium
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| during lasix therapy the patient is at risk for potassium loss which can lead to hypokalemia | show 🗑
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| a patient with heart failue should avoid canned or processed foods which are high in sodium | show 🗑
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| biological death with the irreversible destruction and death of brain tissue | show 🗑
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| using a tilt table allows the pt body to compensate for position changes | show 🗑
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| show | the results of ntg test are positive if ntg adminstration relieves angina
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| for a patient with angina pectoris the goal of treatment is to reduce the hearts workload | show 🗑
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| the nurse should teach a patient who has angina and is receiving sublingual ntg to place a tablet under the tongue at the first sign of chest pain | show 🗑
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| if hcest pain peresists for longer than 15 minutes the pt should be instructed to go to the nearest health care facility | show 🗑
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| for the post op patient who is at risk for deep veing thrombosis, heparin or Lovenox is usually given | show 🗑
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| show | anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated in patients who has severe diabetes liver or kidney disease or ulcers
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| show | ntg tablets are considered expired 5 to 6 months after the bottle is opened
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| show | before getting the pt out of bed for the first time after surgery, the nurse should have the pt dangle his legs over the edge of the bed
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| show | the optimal schedule for adminstering an around the clock antibiotic is 6 am 12 pm 6pm and 12am
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| a pt who has unstable angina experiences pain at rest | show 🗑
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| show | therapeutic range for digoxin is 0.5 to 2 mg/ml
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| a pt who is taking anticoagulants as an outpatient should be instructed to call the physician if he has black tarry feces | show 🗑
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| show | before contrast medium is injected the nurse should tell the pt to expect a transient burning sensation and a metallic taste in his mouth
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| the most reliable way to identify a pt is to check his id bracelet | show 🗑
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| show | green leafy veggies are good sources of Magnesium
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| show | hemoglobin is an oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells
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| show | the most common cause of pulmonary edema is left sided heart failure
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| show | diuretic use is the leading cause of potassium deficit
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| show | the SA node is the heart's pacemaker
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| show | after a diagnostic study in which the femoral site is used, the patient must lie flat for 8 hours
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| when caring for a patient who has undergone a cardiac catheterization the nurse must report a rapid or irregular pulse immediately | show 🗑
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| digoxin causes a slower stronger heartbeat and allows the heart to rest between beats | show 🗑
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| show | a bruit or rushing sound heard with a stethoscope over the thydroid gland indicates a hypermetabolic state
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| show | a decreased vitamin K level causes a prolonged PT
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| the pt with serum K level of less than 3mEq/L needs potassium replacement therapy | show 🗑
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| when caring for pt with an embolus in an arm or leg the nurse should keep the affected part at or below the horizontal plane | show 🗑
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| show | to assess cap refill the nurse applies pressure over the nailbed until blanching occurs quickly releases the pressure and notes how quickly the blanching fades
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| the nurse should suspect thrombophlebitis in the patient with homan's sign | show 🗑
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| the antidote for heparin overdose is protamine sulfate | show 🗑
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| show | Raynaud's disease is characterized by recurrent inflammation of the intermediate small veins of the extremities
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| As raynaud's disease progressses the pt may have ulcers and superficial gangrene of the hands | show 🗑
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| a thready pulse is fine and scarcely perceptible | show 🗑
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| show | the nurse shouldnt massage a leg with a blood clot because this could dislodge the clot
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| mydriatic drugs dilate the pupils | show 🗑
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| when placing a ntg patch on a pt the nurse should avoid touching the medicated disc and should wash her hands after application however gloves aren't required | show 🗑
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| a pt who has MV stenosis typically has signs and symptoms associated with improper emptying of the left atrium and subsequent pulmonary congestion | show 🗑
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| show | to perform a CPR the nurse should place the vicitim on a flat and solid surface
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| show | antiembolism stockings provide gradual compression of the superficial blood vessels helping to prevent thrombus formation
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| a pt who no longer requires bed rest after a femoral politeal bypass graft should be permitted to walk and stand | show 🗑
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| acid base balance is the body's hydrogen ion concentration | show 🗑
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| metabolic acidosis results from excessive loss of bicarbonate or excessive production or retention of acid | show 🗑
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| show | prothrombin is a clotting factor thats produced by the liver
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| the pt is usually the best source of health history information | show 🗑
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| to guard against a charge of malpractice the nurse should provide care in a reasonable and prudent manner | show 🗑
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| show | when caring for a pt with heart failure the nurse should elevate the head of the bed
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| after chest surgery the nurse should encourage the pt to raise the arm on the affected side above the head frequently | show 🗑
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| a silent MI causes no symptoms | show 🗑
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| show | bread and cereal are good sources of thiamine iron niacin and riboflavin
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| central cyanosis is the most significant sign of hypoxia | show 🗑
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| nonmodifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease include heredity, sex, race, and age | show 🗑
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| when prioritizing nursing diagnosis the nurse houdl give life-threatening problems top priority | show 🗑
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| in R sided cardiac cath, a radiopaque catheter passes through the antecubital or femoral vein and into the pts right atrium right ventricle and pulmonary vasculature | show 🗑
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| show | smooth muslces are controlled by the ANS
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| Inderal blocks sympathetic nerve stimulation that increases the cardiac workload during exercise or stress | show 🗑
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| show | prunes watermelons dired lima beans soybeans bananas oranges nectarines and cantelopes are high in potassium
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| pulmonary congestion may lead to accumulation of fluid throughout the body | show 🗑
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| the normal serum Ca level is 4.5 to 5.5 mEq/L | show 🗑
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| show | lactated ringers solution is an isotonic solution
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| show | one unti of blood is 500ml
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| show | the surgeon can use a Fogarty emoblectomy catheter to extract an embolus from a large artery
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| show | acute iliofemoral veous thrombosis causes limb enlargement It can be detected by measuring the affected part and comparing it with the opposite extremity
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| show | Warfarin is an anticoagulant
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| show | the best sources of vitamin B6 are liver kidney muslce meats soybeans corn and whole grain cereals
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| signs of arterial obstruction cuased by an embolism inlcude absent pulse anesthesia paralysis and pale cool skin | show 🗑
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| heparin incactivates thromboplastin and thrombin | show 🗑
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| administration of inderal reduces portal pressure and decreases the risk of bleeding from esophageal varices | show 🗑
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| the PMI is located at the fifth intercostal space near the apex of the heart | show 🗑
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| the second heart sound represents clousre of the aortic and pulmonic valves | show 🗑
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| show | a pt who is taking Lasix should eat bananas and citrus fruits becasue they are a good source of K
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| dyspnea is a common sign of left ventricle failure | show 🗑
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| show | the kidneys play a major role in maintaining the bodys fluid balance
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| show | sodium regulates extracellular osmolality
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| in the early stage of shock, teh heart and brain maintain blood circulation | show 🗑
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| show | the ventricles usually sustain the greateast damage during MI
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| during MI pain occurs when anorexia causes myocardial ischemia | show 🗑
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| the pt with DM is susceptible to atherosclerosis | show 🗑
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| alcohol interferes with the absorption of vitamin B 12 in the GI tract | show 🗑
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| hypovolemia occurs when 15-25% of the bodys total blood volume is lost | show 🗑
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| in balloon angioplasty a small balloon tipped catheter is inflated inside an artery to exert pressure against a plaque and flatten it | show 🗑
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| a full liquid diet consist of simple easily digested foods this diet provides fluids and calories but may be inadequate in folic acid iron Vitamin B 6 and fiber | show 🗑
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| show | a mechanical soft diet is used for the pt who has difficulty chewing or tolerating a reg diet
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| the pt who requires no dietary modifications can recieve a regular diet | show 🗑
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| respiratory acidosis may occur in conditions such as drug overdose, guillain Barre syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and COPD | show 🗑
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| show | metabolic alkalosis may result from nasal and gastric suctioning, excessive diuretic use, or steroid therapy
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| show | signs of acute rheumatic fecer include chorea, fever, carditis, migratory polyarthritis, skin rash and subcutaneous nodules
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| A pt how has a history rheumatic fever should take prophylactic antibiotic s before undergoing dental or invasive procedures | show 🗑
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| hypercapnia is an excess of CO 2 in the blood | show 🗑
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| Kussmauls respirations are the body's attemtp to blow off excess CO2 | show 🗑
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| drinking too much plain water can lead to electrolyte imbalances | show 🗑
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| metabolic acidosis results from excessive loss of Bicarb or excessive production or retention of acid | show 🗑
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| venous blood is dark red and tends to ooze from a wound | show 🗑
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| show | angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors decrease blood pressure by interfering with the renin angiotensin mechanism
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| the nromal value for arterial blood oxygen saturation is 94 - 100% | show 🗑
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| the radial artery is most commonly used for obtaing ABGs | show 🗑
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| show | when administering heparin subcutaneously the nurse should not aspirate
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| the normal serum creatinine level is 0 - 200 / 24 hours | show 🗑
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| pts with varicose veins may have achiness heaviness and pain in the affected leg | show 🗑
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| the best method to relieve the pain associated with varicose veins is to elevate the affected lef periodically throughout the day | show 🗑
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| show | caffeine can impair blood flow because it constricts arteries and arterioles it should be avoided by patients who have a history of venous stasis
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| signs of adequate circulation in a leg include warm toes and feet and CR < 3 sec | show 🗑
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| show | a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis is ketones which ar by products of fat metabolism fat metabolism occurs when the body cant use glucose as energy source and breaks down fat as a substitute
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| show | the pt who is taking mannitol should have a catheter because the osmtoic effect of the drug causes increased urination
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| adverse effects associated with mannitol therapy include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea | show 🗑
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| the organ that usually sustains damage from hypertension is the eye | show 🗑
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| cholesterol is animal fat that attaches to the intimal layer or the arteries It enlarges to form plaque that occludes the passageway of the vessels causingn atherosclerosis | show 🗑
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| show | concentrated urine is one of the first signs of dehydration
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| show | night blindness is associated with vitamin A deficiency
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| before putting antiembolism stockings on the patient the nurse should have the patient lie down with the feet elevated for 20 to 30 minutes | show 🗑
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| a sign that heart failure is resolving is increasing urine output | show 🗑
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| a pt who recieves an organ transplant must take an mmunosupressant for life | show 🗑
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| normal central venous pressure is 2 ot 8 mm Hg or 5 to 10 cm H2O | show 🗑
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| If a central venous pressure is associated with an incrase in circulating fluid volume as seen in renal failure | show 🗑
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| CKMB is an isoenzyme of CK that's specific to the heart increases 4 ot 6 hours after a MI peaks at 12 to 18 hours and returns to nromal in 3 to 4 days | show 🗑
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| risk factors associated with embolism are increased blood viscocity decreased circulation, prolonged bed rest and increased blood coagulability | show 🗑
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