Nurs 550 Midterm Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Special Considerations: History {Ans: • Pregnant Women • History of cardiac disease or surgery • Dizziness or faintness on standing • Indications of heart disease during pregnancy: - Progressive or severe dyspnea - Progressive orthopnea - Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Hemoptysis - Syncope with exertion - Chest pain related to effort or emotion • Older Adults • Common symptoms of cardiovascular disorder - Confusion and syncope - Palpitations - Coughs and wheezes - Hemoptysis - Shortness of breath - Chest pain and tightness - Incontinence, impotence, and heat intolerance - Fatigue - Leg edema • If diagnosed with heart disease - Drug reactions - Capability of performing activities of daily living - Coping - Orthostatic hypotension}PQRSSTA {Ans: To help you remember - P rovocative/Palliative Q uality R egion S everity S etting T iming A ssociated symptoms}History Taking-Skin {Ans: Symptom Analysis including onset, progression, trigger, aggravating or alleviating factors; How has it changed since first appearance; and all associated symptoms-itching, malaise, and so on. Ask about dryness, pruritis, sores, rashes, lumps, unusual odor or perspiration, changes in moles or warts, lesions that do not heal, or areas of chronic irritation. Any changes in skin coloration or texture}The