Nursing School
Monday, December 18, 2006
more review
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More Review Endocarditis-- strep, staph. Vegetative lesions. Flu like symptoms. Fever high as 103F Roth spots. Petechiae. Splinter hemorrhag...
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Sunday, December 17, 2006
Some more review for final
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Lung Cancer Late clinical manifestations = non specific= weight loss, anorexia, fatigue, n/v/ and hoarseness. Persistent pneumonitis. Hoarse...
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The start of Final Review.
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Tricuspid Atresia This is a failure of the tricuspid valve development. There is no communication between the RA and the RV. There is no ope...
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Monday, December 11, 2006
Burns
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The relationship is between duration + temp. Superficial Partial Thickness Burn = First degree burn=Epidermis and maybe some dermis. soothed...
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Monday, December 04, 2006
Neuro
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Neuro Disorders Myasthenia Gravis The problem is with neurotransmission, a defect in acetylcholine receptors sites. Fatigue of the voluntary...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
NCLEX practice question ICP
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A nurse is caring for a pt with Increased intracranial pressure. What trend in the following vital signs would indicate the ICP is rising? 1...
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ICP positioning
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What is the proper way to position the pt to reduce the ICP? To promote the venous drainage…head neutral..cervical collar, keep the head of ...
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HEAD INJURY
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Head injury Closed or open Grade I= Mild. Not admitted. Short loss of consciousness. Grade II = loss of consciousness. Lethargy, confusion,...
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Causes of ICP
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Causes of ICP Hydrocephalus . Abnormal amount of fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain. INTERNAL NON COMMUNICATING Blockage--the ...
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ICP to start
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ICP Skull volume= brain tissue + blood + CSF. MONROE-KELLIE HYPOTHESIS There is a limited space inside the skull for expansion and an increa...
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Monday, November 27, 2006
more review...acute renal failure
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Acute renal review. Some…alot of work for kidneys. Think about the kidney…waste and water balance, acid base balance, controlling BP, contro...
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