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TBI
What is a traumatic brain injury ...,
What are the two classifications ...,
Give examples of diffuse and foca...
18
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posture, laceration, contusion
What does decorticate vs decerebr...,
What causes decorticate posturing 2,
What does decorticate posturing l...
34
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skull fractures + ICP
What are the four types of skull ...,
What is a comminuted skull fractu...,
What is a compound skull fracture 3
27
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brain tumors
How many brain tumors are diagnos...,
Where can brain tumors occur 2,
What is the difference between pr...
25
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spinal cord injury
What is a spinal cord injury sci 1,
What are the two types of sci 2,
What causes a primary sci 3
29
cards
Spinal Shock, Neurogenic Shock, Autonomic Dysreflexia
What is spinal shock 1,
What are the clinical manifestati...,
What diagnostic tests are used fo...
25
cards
meningitis
What are the most common inflamma...,
What is meningitis 2,
What are the causes of meningitis 3
40
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TIA, types of strokes, general treatment
What is a tia 1,
Does a tia cause permanent brain ...,
How long do tia symptoms usually ...
40
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ischemic stroke and treatment (tPA)
What is the main iv medication us...,
What is the time window for tpa a...,
If symptom onset is unknown 3
14
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hemorrhagic stroke, Dx, and treatment
What is a hemorrhagic stroke 1,
What are the two main types of he...,
What is an intracerebral hemorrha...
32
cards
cranial surgeries, bell's palsy, delirium
What is a craniotomy 1,
What are reasons for a craniotomy 2,
What is a craniectomy 3
27
cards
respiratory definitions, flail chest, pneumothorax
What is the respiratory system re...,
What is ventilation 2,
What is diffusion 3
41
cards
hemothorax, chylothorax, thoracentesis
What is a hemothorax 1,
What causes hemothorax 2,
Why does hemothorax cause respira...
31
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chest drainage
What conditions are chest drainag...,
What is the overall purpose of a ...,
Why do chest tubes help prevent c...
44
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PE
What is a pulmonary embolism pe 1,
What other materials besides bloo...,
What are the risk factors for pe 3
30
cards
ABGs
What does ph measure 1,
What does paco measure 2,
What does pao measure 3
29
cards
vents
What is invasive ventilation 1,
What is non invasive ventilation 2,
Examples of non invasive ventilat...
63
cards
ARDS
What is acute respiratory distres...,
What ventilator settings are typi...,
What are the causes of ards 3
54
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dysrhythmia basics
Where does the normal impulse sta...,
What happens when the sa node fir...,
What is the role of the av node 3
46
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sinus rhythms
Where do sinus rhythms originate 1,
What are the main types of sinus ...,
Rate of normal sinus rhythm 3
56
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atrial rhythms
Where do atrial rhythms originate 1,
What are the main atrial rhythms 2,
Rate of atrial flutter 3
61
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ventricular rhythms
What are the hallmark features of...,
What is the usual rate for pvcs 2,
What is the rate for ventricular ...
62
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cpr review
What is the first step before sta...,
How do you check responsiveness i...,
When should you call 911 for an a...
24
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pacemaker, aicds
Where are pacemakers usually impl...,
What is the purpose of a pacemaker 2,
What are indications for pacemake...
20
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heart blocks
What does a bundle branch block b...,
What does the heart s electrical ...,
What happens in bbb 3
41
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angina
What is angina 1,
Angina is often a symptom of what...,
What are the 3 types of angina 3
40
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mi
What is a myocardial infarction mi 1,
What is the most common cause of ...,
How does atherosclerosis lead to ...
32
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cardiogenic shock
What must a patient have to devel...,
What dysfunction leads to cardiog...,
What does reduced cardiac output ...
31
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cardiac function and infective endocarditis
What is cardiac output co 1,
What is stroke volume sv 2,
What is preload 3
47
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acute pericarditis and cardiac tamponade
What are the functions of the per...,
What is acute pericarditis 2,
What can acute pericarditis often...
39
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myocarditis and rheumatic fever_rheumatic heart disease
What is myocarditis 1,
Pathophysiology of myocarditis 2,
Most common etiology of myocardit...
31
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valvular hear disease info, mitral valve stenosis, mitral valve regurgitation
What is valvular heart disease 1,
Which valve is most commonly affe...,
What percentage of cases involve ...
46
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MVP, atrial valave stenosis and regurgitation
What is mitral valve prolapse mvp 1,
What structural issue causes mvp 2,
What is the difference between pr...
34
cards
UTI + pyelonephritis
What is a urinary tract infection...,
What is the most common pathogen ...,
What other pathogen can cause uri...
49
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orthotopic bladder reconstruction
What is an orthotopic bladder rec...,
What intestinal segment is typica...,
How is the neobladder connected t...
17
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rhabdomyolysis + GI bleeding
What is rhabdomyolysis 1,
What happens when myoglobin enter...,
What is the pathophysiology of rh...
21
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PUD + stress ulcer
What is peptic ulcer disease pud 1,
What are the three main types of ...,
What is the most common cause of ...
33
cards
mallory- weiss tear + esophageal varices
What causes a mallory weiss tear 1,
What conditions are associated wi...,
What are the key symptoms of a ma...
18
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portal HTN + ACS
What is portal hypertension 1,
What is the main cause of portal ...,
Explain the pathophysiology of po...
26
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aortic aneurysm
What is an aortic aneurysm 1,
What is the pathophysiology behin...,
What happens if an aortic aneurys...
23
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TAA + AAA manifestations - Tx
Are thoracic aortic aneurysms taa...,
What type of pain can occur with ...,
What do ascending aorta or aortic...
38
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TAA+AAA surgical
What should be optimized before a...,
How long does an aneurysm surgica...,
What is cross clamping 3
30
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shock, CS, HS
What is shock 1,
What happens during shock at the ...,
What are the main classifications...
29
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distributive shock
What is distributive shock defini...,
What types of distributive shock ...,
What common feature unites distri...
45
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obstructive + stages + management
What is obstructive shock 1,
What common conditions cause obst...,
How does abdominal compartment sy...
33
cards
SIRS
What does sirs stand for 1,
What is sirs 2,
What can sirs lead to 3
38
cards
sepsis
What is the pathophysiology of se...,
What must happen before sepsis de...,
What is the sequence of sepsis pr...
31
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septic shock review
What is the definition of septic ...,
What causes septic shock 2,
What is the key difference betwee...
15
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MODS
What is the definition of mods 1,
What is the mortality rate of mods 2,
What is the most common cause of ...
19
cards
DIC
What does dic stand for 1,
What is dic 2,
What usually triggers dic 3
35
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acromegaly + hypopituitarism
What causes acromegaly 1,
What does excess gh cause in acro...,
Why is acromegaly often diagnosed...
24
cards
SIADH + DI
What causes siadh 1,
What does adh do in siadh 2,
What electrolyte imbalance occurs...
32
cards
goiter + thyroiditis + hyperthyroidism
What is a goiter 1,
Is it benign or malignant 2,
What is thyroiditis 3
18
cards
hypothyroidism + hyperparathyroidism
What is hypothyroidism 1,
What are the main causes of hypot...,
What are other potential causes o...
27
cards
hypoparathyroidism, cushing's
What is the pathophysiology of hy...,
How does negative feedback regula...,
What happens when parathyroid fun...
29
cards
addison disease and conn
What is another name for addison ...,
What is the main hormonal problem...,
Why is addison s disease consider...
37
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trauma overview - blast injuries
What is trauma 1,
What population experiences the m...,
What is the 5th leading cause of ...
45
cards
emergency phase
How many phases are in trauma care 1,
What is the focus of the emergenc...,
What is done during the initial p...
32
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resuscitation phase pt 1
What is the goal of the resuscita...,
What interventions help restore h...,
Can the emergency and resuscitati...
42
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resuscitation phase pt 2
Most common cause of hypotension ...,
What causes hypovolemic shock 2,
What is the first intervention fo...
25
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resuscitation phase pt 3
What causes cardiac tamponade 1,
How is cardiac tamponade diagnosed 2,
What is the most common cause of ...
28
cards
resuscitation phase pt 4
What is the classic sign of abdom...,
What organ is most commonly injur...,
Why is liver trauma dangerous 3
30
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trauma phase 3 + 4
What is the focus of the critical...,
What team members are involved in...,
What additional stressors occur d...
30
cards
blood products
What are blood products and medic...,
What are the types of blood trans...,
What is cryoprecipitate specifica...
45
cards
burns + classifications
What are thermal burns 1,
What is cold thermal injury 2,
What causes chemical burns 3
25
cards
burns management
What is the first step in prehosp...,
How should thermal burns be cooled 2,
What type of dressing should be a...
39
cards
leukemia overview
What is leukemia 1,
What is the progression of leukem...,
Is there a single cause of leukem...
35
cards
leukemia types
What portion of leukemias does am...,
What happens in aml pathophysiolo...,
What is the onset of aml like 3
30
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chemotherapy
What is the gold standard treatme...,
How many stages are in leukemia c...,
What is induction therapy 3
28
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hodgkins
What is known about the cause of ...,
How does hodgkin lymphoma typical...,
Where does hodgkin lymphoma origi...
31
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non-hodgkins
What types of cells are involved ...,
What is the most common hematolog...,
How many types of nhl exist 3
25
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multiple myeloma
What happens in the bone marrow i...,
What causes end organ effects in ...,
Which organs can be affected 3
32
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end of life overview
What trend has been observed in d...,
What typically precedes deaths in...,
Who often makes decisions at end ...
37
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clinical manifestations eol, nursing interventions, dnr requirements
What are cardiovascular manifesta...,
What are respiratory manifestatio...,
What are neurological manifestati...
34
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poa and withdrawal
Who makes decisions if no medical...,
2nd in hierarchy 2,
3rd in hierarchy 3
42
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eol effects on nurses
What is an ethical conflict in en...,
What is a common challenge balanc...,
What is moral distress for nurses 3
20
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ethics and informed consent
What are common ethical issues nu...,
What are warning signs of an ethi...,
What should nurses avoid during e...
24
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advanced directives, code status, life support, medical futility
What are advanced directives 1,
Can families override advanced di...,
What are the two main types of ad...
24
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organ donation
When is organ donation typically ...,
Who is notified when donation is ...,
What is the opo in florida 3
40
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substance abuse drugs
What is the mnemonic for cannabis...,
What is the mnemonic for stimulan...,
What is the mnemonic for stimulan...
14
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anorexia + bulimia meds
What is the mnemonic for remember...,
Mnemonic for amitriptyline elavil 2,
What does amitriptyline help with...
14
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ADHD, ASD, BPD, Anxiety, Depression
What are the adhd meds mnemonic 1,
What are the depression meds mnem...,
What are the bipolar meds mnemonic 3
5
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