Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463 Adult Gerontology Acute Care |
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Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults
diaphoresis, SOB, N/V, AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women?
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T?
Troponin I is more specific
How often to check troponins?
Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE?
, Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463 Adult Gerontology Acute Care |
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Negative DDIMER & low Wells score
Paradoxical abd movement during inspiration indicates...
impending respiratory failure...indicates fatigue
If a pt c/o dyspnea, it's always important to determine if...
they have a problem with gas exchange
Hypoxia
Reduced level of tissue oxygenation
Hypoxemia
decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
Causes of hypoventilation? Treatment?
CNS dep, narcs, obesity, A-a gradient, elevated CO2.....corrects with oxygen
Most common cause of hypoxia
VQ mismatch
Questions & verified Answers (Latest Update ) Grade A |
100% Correct – UTA
Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults
diaphoresis, SOB, N/V, AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women?
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T?
Troponin I is more specific
How often to check troponins?
Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE?
, Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463 Adult Gerontology Acute Care |
Questions & verified Answers (Latest Update ) Grade A |
100% Correct – UTA
Negative DDIMER & low Wells score
Paradoxical abd movement during inspiration indicates...
impending respiratory failure...indicates fatigue
If a pt c/o dyspnea, it's always important to determine if...
they have a problem with gas exchange
Hypoxia
Reduced level of tissue oxygenation
Hypoxemia
decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
Causes of hypoventilation? Treatment?
CNS dep, narcs, obesity, A-a gradient, elevated CO2.....corrects with oxygen
Most common cause of hypoxia
VQ mismatch
