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NCLEX-RN Cardiovascular & Respiratory Flashcards

Master 50 cardiovascular & respiratory concepts for the NCLEX-RN.

Cardiovascular Conditions

15 cards

Question

What does the acronym MONA stand for regarding initial interventions for Myocardial Infarction?

Question

Which assessment finding is most indicative of right-sided heart failure?

Respiratory Conditions

15 cards

Question

Complete the comparison regarding respiratory drive:

A healthy client's breathing is driven by stimulation. A client with chronic COPD relies on stimulation.

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Arrange the steps for Pursed-Lip Breathing, used to prevent airway collapse in COPD:

Tap tiles below to build the sentence...

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Procedures

10 cards

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What are the priority nursing interventions regarding the puncture site and the affected extremity immediately following a femoral cardiac catheterization?

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A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with contrast dye. Which assessment finding requires immediate notification of the provider to prevent acute kidney injury?

Types of Shock & Emergency Conditions

10 cards

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What is the primary cause (pathophysiology) and the hallmark pulmonary sign of Cardiogenic Shock?

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Differentiate the hemodynamics of the two phases of Septic Shock:

Septic Shock: The 'Warm Phase' involves massive and bounding pulses. The 'Cold Phase' involves compensatory and mottled skin.

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