Exam (elaborations)
TIMBY MED-SURG CHAPTERS 38 & 39
- Course
- Institution
TIMBY MED-SURG CHAPTERS 38 & 39
[Show more]
Content preview
TIMBY MED-SURG CHAPTERS 38 & 39What are the types of headaches? - Answers- 1. *Tension* Headache
2. *Migraine* Headache
3. *Cluster* Heachache
Causes for *Migraine* headaches - Answers- 1. Changes in *serotonin receptors*
2. Dilation of cerebral *blood vessels*
3. *Neurochemicals* from *Trigeminal Nerve*
4. Fluctuation in *reproductive hormones*
5. *Chemicals in certain foods*
6. *Drugs*
Why do we take *Imitrex* for Migraines? - Answers- Take for the *onset of symptoms*
What is a *noninvasive* way to treat Migraine pain? - Answers- BiofeedBack Technique
What will you find in a person with *Cluster* headaches? - Answers- -*Unilateral*
-More Common: *MEN*
-During: *Impossible to sit still*
What will you find in a person with *Tension* headaches? - Answers- -Most Common
-Constant dull ache on *both sides of head*
What does TIA stand for? - Answers- Transient Ischemic Attack
What are *teachings for discharge* with after a person has had a TIA? - Answers- Daily
dose of Aspirin
What can cause a TIA? - Answers- 1. Atherosclerosis
2. Arteriosclerosis
3. Cardiac Disease
4. Diabetes
Listening (Auscultation) to the carotid artery may reveal what with a TIA? - Answers-
Bruit
What is a *Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)*? - Answers- Prolonged interruption in the
flow of blood through one of the arteries supplying the brain
Types of *Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)* - Answers- 1. Ischemic
2. Hemorrhagic
*Diet* for person after Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) with dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing)? - Answers- Don't give thin liquids
, -- Use Thickening Agent --
How does a *nurse interact* with a patient who has *expressive aphasia* after a
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)? - Answers- -Don't rush them
-Speak at a slower rate
-Look at them while they attempt to speak
-Give them time to respond
What will you see with Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? - Answers- -Speech
Disturbances
-Loss in vision
-Paralysis on one side
-Confusion & Changes in Consciousness
-Numbness & Weakness
What is Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) a *warning* for? - Answers- *Cerebrovascular
Accident (CVA)*: Stroke
Risk factors for Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Answers- -Smoking
-Hypotension
-High Cholesterol
-*Birth Control*
-*Race: African American*
Stoke on left side/right side of the brain what side of the body does it affect? - Answers-
Left Side Brain: *Right Side Body*: Poor Judgment
Right Side Brain: *Left Side Body*: Expressive Aphasia and Slow/Cautious Behavior
What is the antidote for anticoagulants? - Answers- Vitamin K
What is a cerebral aneurysm? - Answers- Weakened area in the blood vessel wall
Patient comes in with cerebral aneurysm, what should nurse do for them? - Answers-
*Elevate HOB* to reduce ICP
Collection of blood between the skull the dura *(above the dura)* - Answers- *Epidural
Hematoma*
Blood *Gradually accumulating* in the space *below the dura* - Answers- *Subdural
Hematoma*
--can be *Acute, subacute, and chronic--
What do you see with *Epidural Hematoma*? - Answers- *Rapidly* progressive
neurologic deterioration
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GEEKA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now