Adult Health ATI Exam Questions And 100%
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level one triage - ANSWER resuscitation
level five triage - ANSWER nonurgent
when should you not secure an airway - ANSWER if cervical spine is fractured
what meds do you give with VF or VT - ANSWER epi or vasopressin
med to give during asystole - ANSWER epinephrine.
CPR or defibrillation won't do shit
when should client be NPO prior to cerebral angiogram/ - ANSWER 4-6 hr
education for EEG - ANSWER -be sleep deprived
avoid stimulants 12-24 hours prior
normal ICP - ANSWER 10-15
lumbar puncture post procedure - ANSWER monitor sit
should remain side lying for several hours
what can cause viral meningitis? - ANSWER measles, mumps, herpes and west nile
CSF: viral - ANSWER clear
how long should abx be administered before d/c precautions - ANSWER 24 hours and
oral and nasal secretions are no longer infectious
HOB elevation to prevent increased ICP - ANSWER 30 degrees
,do you want to give opioids with meningitis? -ANSWER no masks changes in LOC
how often should you do neuro checks for meningitis? -ANSWER q2hours
what is an aura? -ANSWER change in vision, smell, hearing, or emotions
-may precede seizure
tonic clonic seizure characterized by -ANSWER stiffening of muscles with loss of
consciousness
myoclonic -ANSWER jerking of extremities
can hyper or hypoventilation cause a seizure? - ANSWER hyperventilation
vagal stimulator care - ANSWER place magnet over device when you feel an aura
occurring
-avoid microwaves and MRI
parkinsons - ANSWER too much acetylcholine
not enough dopamine
-substantia nigra
can parkinsons have a cognitive defect? - ANSWER yes, mood swings and cognitive
impairment
common findings with parkinsons - ANSWER stooped posture
slow speech
, masklike expression
ortho hypo, flushing, diaphor
mood swings
dementia
how long can it take for parkinsons meds to kick in? - ANSWER several weeks before
improvement in sx
what is amantadine used for in parkinsons? - ANSWER antiviral
-stimulate the release of dopamine and prevent reuptake
stage 1 parkinsons - ANSWER unilateral shaking
stage 2 parkinsons - ANSWER walking and balance difficult
bilateral limb involvement
stage 3 parkinsons - ANSWER tremors and akinesia and rigidity
stage 5 parkinsons - ANSWER unable to stand or walk
completely reliant
can exhibit dementia
dopamine agonist medications for parkinson's- ANSWER bromocriptine
ropinirol
pramipexole
alzheimers care - ANSWER finger foods
maintain regular sleep schedule
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