Pulsus paradoxus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following findings is suggestive of pulsus paradoxus? A. Inspiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg B. Expiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg C. Inspiratory rise in SBP > 10 mmHg EXPLANATION Answer- A - The finding suggestive of pulsus paradoxus is inspiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg. Pulsus paradoxus can be found in cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, airway obstruction, superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, COPD, and asthma. 2. The nurse is preparing to recor...

FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? severe metabolic acidosis Periodic breathing wit...

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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

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TCRN REVIEW - TRUNK (THORACIC TRAUMA, ABDOMINAL TRAUMA, GENITOURINARY TRAUMA, OBSTETRICAL TRAUMA) (36 QUESTIONS ON EXAM) 2024 What is a collection of excess fluid between the visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium? ==ANSWER==Pericardial Tamponade What are the classic signs and symptoms of a pericardial tamponade? ==ANSWER==Beck's Triad What are the 3 findings in Beck's Triad? ==ANSWER==Muffled heart tones Systemic Hypotension Distended Neck Veins (may not be present wit...

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AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

0.5mm of lead is the equivalent of ______ shielding from xray - 95% shielding from xray 1 inch equals ____ cm - 2.54 1lb = __ kg - 0.45kg A patient has symptomatic narrow QRS complex tachycardia. What should be the first treatment? - *first vagal maneuvers, then 6mg adenosine ACT level needed to proceed with angioplasty (PTCA)? - 250-300 seconds Angiographic view for an LCA ostium? - Shallow (20) RAO Beta 1 receptors - heart (only 1 heart) Beta receptors effect in the heart - Relaxes ves...

asthma correct answer: chronic, inflammatory, obstructive disease, characterized by wheezing and coughing triggered by dust, smoke, etc. asthma pt assessment and definition of pulsus paradoxus correct answer: SOB - pursed lip breathing, tight chest Appearance of chest: increased A-P diameter Resp. Pattern: use of accessory muscles Diagnostic chest percussion: hyperresonant/tympanic Breath sounds: Diffuse wheezing, diminished breath sounds Physical appearance: diaphoresis Vital signs:...