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What is the lowest arterial pressure when the heart relaxes to fill with blood?
Diastolic pressure
What is Angian pectoris?
A recurrent chest pain caused by myocardial and obstruction of coronary blood flow
Is a recurrent chest pain caused my myocardial and obstruction of coronary blood flow
Angina pectoris
What occurs when the normal blood supply to the brain is disrupted?
A stoke
Mechanisms that control the arterial pressure within the normal range are altered.
Chest pain that occurs due to decreased blood flow to the heart.
Angina
Narrowing of arteries that reduces blood flow to the limbs
Peripheral artery disease
Volume of blood pumped by ventricles in one minute
cardiac output
Presence of a clot in the artery resulting in brain death of the affected area.
Ischemic stroke
Define Nursing Process
Define subjective data
Define Aneurysm
Define standing order
Define heart failure
Define Cardiomegaly
Define Malignant Hypertension
Define Pericarditis
Define Myocarditis
Define Arrhythmias
A 62-year-old male was brought to the hospital. He has complained of difficulty moving his one side of the body since this morning. Vitals signs: Temp 36.8 degree celsius, Bp 150/90mmHg, pulse 90 b/m, resp 24b/m
- Identify the condition he is suffering from. (1)
A 62-year-old male was brought to the hospital. He has complained of difficulty moving his one side of the body since this morning. Vitals signs: Temp 36.8 degree celsius, Bp 150/90mmHg, pulse 90 b/m, resp 24b/m
- Describe the clinical manifestations of the patients condition (4)
A 62-year-old male was brought to the hospital. He has complained of difficulty moving his one side of the body since this morning. Vitals signs: Temp 36.8 degree celsius, Bp 150/90mmHg, pulse 90 b/m, resp 24b/m
- Describe the rehabilitation plan for the patient. (6)
A 62-year-old male was brought to the hospital. He has complained of difficulty moving his one side of the body since this morning. Vitals signs: Temp 36.8 degree celsius, Bp 150/90mmHg, pulse 90 b/m, resp 24b/m
- List 4 complications of Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF) (4)
A 45-year-old female brought on a wheelchair to casualty complaining of Crushing Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and left jaw. The pain is not relieved by rest and difficulty breathing. Vital signs: Temp 36.5 degree celsius, Bp 140/80mmHg, Pulse 90b/m, weight 95 kg
- Identify the condition (1)
A 45-year-old female brought on a wheelchair to casualty complaining of Crushing Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and left jaw. The pain is not relieved by rest and difficulty breathing. Vital signs: Temp 36.5 degree celsius, Bp 140/80mmHg, Pulse 90b/m, weight 95 kg
- Justify your answer based on the condition given (4)
A 45-year-old female brought on a wheelchair to casualty complaining of Crushing Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and left jaw. The pain is not relieved by rest and difficulty breathing. Vital signs: Temp 36.5 degree celsius, Bp 140/80mmHg, Pulse 90b/m, weight 95 kg
- Provide rationalised medical managements that you will provide to patient based on the condition (6)
A 45-year-old female brought on a wheelchair to casualty complaining of Crushing Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and left jaw. The pain is not relieved by rest and difficulty breathing. Vital signs: Temp 36.5 degree celsius, Bp 140/80mmHg, Pulse 90b/m, weight 95 kg
- Explain two components of a nursing diagnosis.
A 65-year-old female patient came into the ward for admission. She is complaining of headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Her vitals at 10:00 were: Temp 36 degrees celcius, Pulse 96 b/m, Resp 24 b/m, blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.
At 11:00 Temp 36.5 degree celcius, Pulse 94 b/m, Resp 26 b/m, Bp 140/90 mmHg
- Identify the condition the patient is suffering from.
A 65-year-old female patient came into the ward for admission. She is complaining of headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Her vitals at 10:00 were: Temp 36 degrees celcius, Pulse 96 b/m, Resp 24 b/m, blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.
At 11:00 Temp 36.5 degree celcius, Pulse 94 b/m, Resp 26 b/m, Bp 140/90 mmHg
- Motivate your answer based on the condition you have identified (6)
A 65-year-old female patient came into the ward for admission. She is complaining of headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Her vitals at 10:00 were: Temp 36 degrees celcius, Pulse 96 b/m, Resp 24 b/m, blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.
At 11:00 Temp 36.5 degree celcius, Pulse 94 b/m, Resp 26 b/m, Bp 140/90 mmHg
- Mention the complications of the patient’s condition identified (2)
A 65-year-old female patient came into the ward for admission. She is complaining of headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Her vitals at 10:00 were: Temp 36 degrees celcius, Pulse 96 b/m, Resp 24 b/m, blood pressure 150/90 mmHg.
At 11:00 Temp 36.5 degree celcius, Pulse 94 b/m, Resp 26 b/m, Bp 140/90 mmHg
- Describe the care of the patient until she is discharged. (6)
What is the type of diabetes where there is a lack of effective insulin secretion by the pancreas known as?
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus/Type 1 diabetes
Insulin hormone is produced by the Islet of Langerhans within the?
The pancreas
The state of low blood glucose levels falling below 3.3 mmol/L is called?
Hypoglycaemia
Which is a clinical feature of Diabetes mellitus?
1. Anorexia
2. Oliguria
3. Polyuria
4. Nocturia
Polyuria
Which type of diabetes affects adults usually over the age of 40 years?
Non-insulin dependent/Type 2
Underactivity of the thyroid gland/low thyroid hormone level is called?
Hypothyroidism
A prolonged asthma attack that does not respond to medication is called?
Status asthmaticus
A chest tube inserted into the pleural space to remove excess air or fluid from the intrathoracic space is called?
Thoracocentesis
Insertion of a needle over the 2nd intercostal space to remove blood in pleural space called?
A metabolic disorder characterized by chronic high blood glucose concentration resulting from defect
Diabetes Mellitus
Is an accumulation of watery fluid in the pleural cavity
Pleural effusion
Is a surgical opening of the thorax
Thoracotomy
Is an accumulation of blood in the pleural space
Hemothorax
A chronic lung disorder in which airways are inflamed caused by dyspnoea and wheezing
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Asthma?
A yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclera caused by increased amounts of bilirubin in the blood
Jaundice
Define Pnuemonia
Define Hyperthyroidism
Define Pneumothorax
Define Goitre
Define Cushing syndrome
A 28-year-old female patient admitted in the ward diagnosed with jaundice has a history of Hepatitis E in pregnancy 9 months ago, pancreatitis, and on HAART that could be the possible cause of her diagnosis.
- List 4 diagnosis test for Jaundice (4)
A 28-year-old female patient admitted in the ward diagnosed with jaundice has a history of Hepatitis E in pregnancy 9 months ago, pancreatitis, and on HAART that could be the possible cause of her diagnosis.
- Outline any five clinical manifestations of jaundice. (5)
A 28-year-old female patient admitted in the ward diagnosed with jaundice has a history of Hepatitis E in pregnancy 9 months ago, pancreatitis, and on HAART that could be the possible cause of her diagnosis.
- Describe 3 types of jaundice. (6)
A 26-year-old male patient presented with severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and visible actions of accessory muscle when breathing. Patient has a known history of allergic to pollen and dust mites, and he got exposed to chemicals and dust at his workplace.
- Identify the condition
A 26-year-old male patient presented with severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and visible actions of accessory muscle when breathing. Patient has a known history of being allergic to pollen and dust mites, and he got exposed to chemicals and dust at his workplace.
- Apart from the symptoms of severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and using accessory muscles for breathing, mention any other two clinical manifestations of this condition. (2)
A 26-year-old male patient presented with severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and visible actions of accessory muscle when breathing. Patient has a known history of being allergic to pollen and dust mites, and he got exposed to chemicals and dust at his workplace.
- Outline any 3 diagnostic studies that can be used to diagnose the condition you identified. (3)
A 26-year-old male patient presented with severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and visible actions of accessory muscle when breathing. Patient has a known history of being allergic to pollen and dust mites, and he got exposed to chemicals and dust at his workplace.
- Other than coma and death, what are the 4 possible complications the patient is likely to suffer from? (4)
A 26-year-old male patient presented with severe respiratory distress, hypoxia, and visible actions of accessory muscle when breathing. Patient has a known history of being allergic to pollen and dust mites, and he got exposed to chemicals and dust at his workplace.
- Give Health Education to the patient related to his diagnosis (5)
Protrusion of an organ, tissue or structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained
Hernia
Serous membranes that lines the abdominal cavity
Peritoneum
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called?
Cholecystitis
Loss of propulsive peristalsis associated with abdominal surgery is referred to as
Ileus
Presence of blood in stool
Melaena
Causation of disease in other word is
Aetiology
Inherited sex-linked chromosomal defect where there is a deficiency of one or more of the clotting factors
Hemophilia
A communicable disease caused by plasmodium characterized by intermittent fever, rigors and excessive sweating
Malaria
Round oval excavation where the lining of the stomach or duodenum has been eaten away by the stomch acid and digestive juices
Peptic ulcer
Accumulation of fluid into the abdominal cavity is called
Ascites
Inflammation of the stomach lining is called
Gastritis
What can appear below the inguinal ligament?
Femoral Hernia
Inflammation of the appendix is called
Appendicitis
Functional tissue of an organ
Parenchyma
Inflammation of the peritoneum
Peritonitis
Can result in sharp pain and bright red blood
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract
Gastroenteritis
Define peritonitis. (2)
Mention clinical manifestations for peritonitis. (6)
Explain nursing interventions for peritonitis. (7)
Define nephritis. (2)
What are the clinical manifestations of nephritis? (4)
What are the predisposing factors of kidney stones? (4)
How do you prepare a patient who will go through surgery (pre-operative care)? (5)
A male patient was admitted and complaining of epigastric pain, black stools, and ground coffee brown vomitus. Pain usually starts when he has eaten some food.
- Identify the condition Mr Brwon is suffering from
A male patient was admitted and complaining of epigastric pain, black stools, and ground coffee brown vomitus. Pain usually starts when he has eaten some food.
- Motivate your answer for the condition you have given (5)
A male patient was admitted and complaining of epigastric pain, black stools, and ground coffee brown vomitus. Pain usually starts when he has eaten some food.
- Explain rationalised nursing interventions for the patient based on his condition. (6)
A male patient was admitted and complaining of epigastric pain, black stools, and ground coffee brown vomitus. Pain usually starts when he has eaten some food.
- Mention risk factors for the condition identified (3)
