NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+) GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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NUR 265
NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2022-2023
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
What is s/s of AD? - ANSWER--severe hypertension
HA
bradycardia
nasal stuffiness
What are you at r/f with AD? - ANSWER--skin breakdown
abd bleeding
diaphragm can become paralyzed
What n/i do you do with AD? - ANSWER--treat cause
VAP prevention
cough assist them if needed
monitor cardio
IV fluids
monitor bp q 10-15mins
nitrate
What are secondary sci causes? - ANSWER--hemorrhage
ischemia
hypovolemia
impaired tissue perfusion from neuro shock
local edema
, NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2022-2023
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
What is hyperflexion? - ANSWER--like whiplash
What is hyperextension? - ANSWER--hits chin upward
What is axial loading or vertical compression? - ANSWER--hit top of head
or butt
What is excessive rotation? - ANSWER--turn head too far
What is penetrating trauma? - ANSWER--knife or bullet
How do you prevent secondary SCI? - ANSWER--stabilize the spine (c
coloar)
halo fixator
What needs to be assessed with a halo? - ANSWER--check pts skin
be able to do one finger check
neuro checks
monitor for infection
make sure wrench is with them
can not drive
eat high fiber & fluids
baths
, NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2022-2023
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
support head with small pillow
What are complications with a halo? - ANSWER--loose pins
local infection
scarring
What are complications with SCI? - ANSWER--breathing problems
cervical or high thoracic=spastic bowel & bladder
lower thoracic & lumboscaral=flaccid bowel & bladder
neuro shock
How is SCI dx'ed? - ANSWER--CT or MRI
What is ALS? - ANSWER--chronic, progressive degenerative disease loss
of upper and lower motor neurons
How long after dx of ALS? - ANSWER--usually die within 3 hrs
What is highest priority with ALS if still able to eat? - ANSWER--aspiration
What is tx for ALS? - ANSWER--there is no cure
comfort care is needed
interdisciplinary care
riluzole (just extends survival time)
, NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2022-2023
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+)
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Teaching w/ riluzole? - ANSWER--take on empty stomach
look for s/s of liver toxicity (vomiting/jaundice)
What is trigeminal neuralgia? - ANSWER--compression or inflammation of
the 5th cranial nerve
What are s/s of trigeminal neuralgia? - ANSWER--pain = sharp spasms
only on one side of face
How is trigeminal neuralgia dx? - ANSWER--ct scan
What are trigeminal neuralgia triggers? - ANSWER--light touch
change in facial expression
chewing
air blowing on face
hot drinks
brushing teeth
What are n/i with trigeminal neuralgia? - ANSWER--priority is pain
management
chew on uaggected side
avoid too hot or cold foods/fluids
wash face gently
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