EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
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septic shock - ANSWER: A condition sometimes occurring in severe sepsis in which
the blood pressure fails and the organs of the body fail to receive sufficient oxygen
Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER: A severe reaction that occurs when an allergen is
introduced to the bloodstream of an allergic individual. Characterized by
bronchoconstriction, labored breathing, widespread vasodilation, circulatory shock,
and sometimes sudden death.
neurogenic shock - ANSWER: Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves
that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in
patients with spinal cord injuries.
Endocrine shock - ANSWER: Caused by endocrine disturbances
hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: A condition in which low blood volume, due to
massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in
inadequate perfusion.
cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the
tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.
obstructive shock - ANSWER: Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow
in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's
tissues.
upper right quadrant - ANSWER: Liver(majority), pancreas( small portion), kidney,
small intestine,colon
upper left quadrant - ANSWER: stomach, pancreas(majority), spleen, liver(small
portion), colon, small intestine
lower right quadrant - ANSWER: appendix, ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
lower left quadrant - ANSWER: ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
Halo test - ANSWER: drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood
, Indications of CPAP - ANSWER: For patients experiencing respiratory distress in
which their own compensatory mechanisms are not enough to keep up with their
oxygen demand.
Contraindications of cpap - ANSWER: Pneumothorax or penetrating chest trauma.
Inability to protect airway.
Stomach surgery or bowel bleeding.
Inability to clear mucus.
Low blood pressure secondary to blood loss.
orthostatic blood pressure - ANSWER: a blood pressure taken in 3 different positions
w/5 mins between each - lying, sitting and standing
Fowler's position - ANSWER: semi-sitting position
Semi-Fowler's Position - ANSWER: position is the position of a patient who is lying in
bed in a supine position with the head of the bed at approximately 30 degrees.
supine position - ANSWER: lying on back, facing upward
prone position - ANSWER: lying face down
Trendelenburg position - ANSWER: lying on back with body tilted so that the head is
lower than the feet
recovery position - ANSWER: A side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in
unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing adequately.
supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWER: Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure
caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant,
placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of
blood to the heart and cardiac output.
AED usage - ANSWER: Turn on devise.
Remove clothing and attach pads to chest.
Prepare for AED to analyze heart rhythm.
Deliver shock when told by devise.
After shock, if there is no progress in pulse, continue CPR
LVAD (left ventricular assist device) - ANSWER: is used to help with pumping-
implanted in abdomen or chest and attached to the heart, while waiting for
transplant.
Driving with due regard - ANSWER: driving with safety of others in mind
-regard for speed, parking, and passage through traffic signals, direction of travel