Splenomegaly Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is preparing to administer an immunization to a 4-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Place the child in a prone position for the immunization. B. Request that the child's caregiver leave the room during the immunization. C. Administer the immunization using a 24-gauge needle. D. Inject the immunization slowly after aspirating for 3 seconds. - C. Administer the immunization using a 24-gauge needle. Rationale: The nurse should ...

AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 7 Rated A+ Tonsillitis - inflammation of the tonsils - can be caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat, the stretococci - is a frequent accompaniment of inflammation in other parts of the upper respiratory tract. Lymphangitis - inflammation in one or more of the lymph vessels, resulting from an acute streptococcal infection of one of the extremities. - characterized by fine red streaks extending from the infected area to the axilla or groin -...

Cardiomyopathy diagnostic tests (Ans- Chest x-ray (cardiomegaly) Echocardiography ECG Cardiac catheterization Endomyocardial biopsy Cardiomyopathy pharmacological mgt (Ans- beta blockers; potassium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; digoxin, diuretics, and dysrhythmic agents. Aortic or mitral valve débridement, excision, or replacement is required in what kind of patients? (Ans- - Develop congestive heart failure despite adequate medical treatm...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

Exam 2: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Cirrhosis Patho Nutritional deficiency with reduced protein intake Excessive alcohol Normal tissue is replaced with fibrosis scared tissue QUESTION Cirrhosis Clinical Manifestations Compensated Answer: Abdominal pain Ankle edema Firm, enlarged liver Flatulent dyspepsia Intermittent mild fever Palmar erythema (reddened p...

*Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment correct answers *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype correct answers *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phenotype:* aa/ao = silent ...

Tuberculosis (TB) Correct Answer--Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis -Leading cause of death in patients with HIV/AIDs (immunocompromised) TB usually affects Correct Answer--the lungs, but can spread to other organs like the brain, kidney, and bones -can result in splenomegaly and hepatomegaly Those from countries like Indonesia and the Philippines have the Correct Answer--highest rate of TB compared to other ethnic groups -may not have proper healthcare, or insu...

patho 370 - week 2 questions and answers graded A+ What is type I hypersensitivity and antigen form? IgE and soluble antigen What is type II hypersensitivity? IgG OR IgM and cell-bound antigen What is type III hypersensitivity? IgG AND IgM and soluble antigen What is type IV hypersensitvity? T Cells and soluble or cell-bound antigen What is type I hypersensitivity mechanism of activation? -Allergen-specific IgE antibodies bind to mast cells via their Fc receptor...

Heart Failure Pathophysiology - correct answer Right Ventricle -Systemic Venous Congestion •Jugular Venous Distension •Hepatomegaly •Splenomegaly •Ascites •Lower limb edema Left Ventricle -Pulmonary Congestion •Dyspnea •Orthopnea •Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea •Cough (on exertion) •Pulmonary edema Effects of preload, afterload, contractility, and heart rate on cardiac output function - correct answer Increased Cardiac Output: Increased Preload Decreased...

ARDMS Abdomen Davies Questions and Answers 100% Pass You are scanning a patient with a known mass in the left medial segment of the liver. What anatomic landmark can you use to identify the left medial segment separate from the right anterior segment of the liver? Middle Hepatic Vein Which organ is the largest visceral organ in the body ? Liver Where is the major portion of the liver, the right lobe located? in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen What organ is covered in large part by th...