Prophecy Progressive Care RN B V3 Exam (2026)
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Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of bronchi, scar damage
(becomes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
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1 Bronchitis 2 Pericarditis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's
3 Hemothorax 4
triade
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Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes
away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST
elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
Pericardiocentesis surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck
triade veins, hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of
clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is
done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a
disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
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Practice questions for this set
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Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of bronchi, scar damage
(becomes chronic after 3 cases of acute)
Choose an answer
1 Bronchitis 2 Pericarditis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's
3 Hemothorax 4
triade
Don't know?
, Terms in this set (37)
Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes
away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST
elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
Pericardiocentesis surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck
triade veins, hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of
clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is
done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a
disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
