NSG 430 Topic 4 (Complete And Verified Study material) (11pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Pericarditis: Answer inflamm of pericardial sac (anchor that decr friction btw heart con-tractions) 2. Hallmark finding of perciarditis: Answer auscultating pericardial friction rub 3. Pericarditis S/S: Answer -severe sharp chest pain thats worse when lying flat or w/ deepinspiration -pain in neck, arms, left shoulder -tamponade = too much fluid (effusion) in sac - compresses heart -phrenic nerve compressed - hiccups & compress larynx nerve 4. Pericadiocentesis: Answer relieves tamponade - aspiration of fluid from pericardial sac 5. What ECG change will happen w/ pericarditis: Answer ST changes 6. Pericarditis nursing management: Answer manage pain: -bed rest -HOB 45 degrees NO lying down - sit up & lean forward -antiinflamms decr anxiety by explaining procedures