Septic meningitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Pediatric triangle appearance work of breathing circulation to skin General appearance considerations Tone Interactiveness: drawn to sounds or people. Wants to play Consolability Look/Gaze Speech/cry Work of breathing: Increased work of breathing evidenced by tachypnea, stridor, grunting, retractions, accessory musles, nasal flaring, head bobbing, abnormal positioning Circulation to Skin Observe palor mottling cyanosis Sick, Sicker, Sickest Sick: no disru...

ATI: RN Nursing care of Children Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers Meningitis - answeran inflammation of the CSF and meninges (which are connective tissues that cover brain and spinal cord). Reye Syndrome - answerlife-threatening disorder that involved acute encephalopathy and fatty changes of the liver. Viral (aseptic) meningitis - answerusually requires only supportive care for recovery Bacterial (septic) meningitis - answercontagious infection; prognosis depends on how quickly ...

AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Latest Updated Graded A+| 2023 UPDATEAMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Latest Updated Graded A+ Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - ANSWERA. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypov...

AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Latest Updated Graded A+ | 2023 UPDATE . Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - ANSWERA. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Septic D. Cardiogenic ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - A. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Septic D. Cardiogenic - C. Septic A 20-year old male college student complains of acute onset of...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - A. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Septic D. Cardiogenic - C. Septic A 20-year old male college student complains of acute onset of f...

Common etiology of septic shock along with tx correct answers Steph aureus, strep pneumo, gram (-) Tx: Vanc+B lactam Common etiology and treatment of meningitis correct answers S. pneumo, N menig. Tx: Vanco+ Ceftriaxone Common etiology and treatment of CNS abscess correct answers Strepto, Staph Tx: Vanco+ Ceftriaxone+Metron. What is the blood culture rule for a potentially ill patient? correct answers Minimum of 2 different viles, from 2 different sites to avoid contamination Comm...

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...