This is an ominous sign - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

During an assessment of a 32-year-old patient with a recent head injury, the nurse notices that the patient responds to pain by extending, adducting, and internally rotating his arms. His palms pronate and his lower extremities extend with plantar flexion. Which of these statements about these findings is accurate? a. This indicates a lesion of the cerebral cortex. b. This indicates a completely nonfunctional brainstem c. This is a normal response that will go away in 24 to 48 hours d...

1. Cardiac - ANSWER-1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Anterior area Pt has ST elevation in leads V1-V4. Which coronary artery is occluded? -...

PCCN Master QuestionsCardiac**, Pulmonary*, Endocrine, Neurology, Renal, GI, Hematology, Electroytes, Medications 1. Cardiac - Correct Answer 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST...

The _________ of this weather was that we all got wet. - Answer - effect 1. An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does this mean? - Answer - It is equipped with articles 2. The instructions were Concise. - Answer - To the point 3. This is an Ominous sign. - Answer - Threatening 4. The client lost his Equilibrium when he woke up. - Answer - Sense of balance 5. The doctor tried to explain the Fundamental difference of the two medications - Answer - Basic 6. The nurs...

NCLEX - Pharmacology - Reproductive / Maternity / NewbornThe nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply. 1.Fatigue 2.Drowsiness 3.Uterine hyperstimulation 4.Late decelerations of the fetal heart rate 5.Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate Correct Answer: 3,4 Rationale: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and is a...

1. The lower surface of a structure is referred to as... INFERIOR 2. Injurious? TOXIC 3. Equilibrium? SENSE OF BALANCE 4. Site? LOCATION 5. The patient gave his Assent? AGREEMENT 6. The technician wore gloves as precaution? PREVENTIVE MEASURE 7. The of his right eye was damaged. LENS ( correct word usage) 8. The inebriated man staggered while walking to his car. STUMBLE 9. The nurse noticed an ominous sign? Dangerous 10. A well known person, with connotation of infamy, is most likely...

What is the earliest indicator of change in neuro status? change in LOC What is the term for forgetfulness confusion What is the term for drowsy lethargy What is the term for arousable by stimulation obtunded What is the term for arousable by vigorous stimulation? stuporours What is the term for cannot arouse? coma What to assess in a neuro assessment? vitals: -changes in HR and BP are more important than certain directions or limits they should be in (trends!) -HR and BP and temp variable...

Test Bank for Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Tommie L Norris Test Bank for Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th edition by Tommie L Norris 1. Chapter 1 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by: A) Bound and transmembrane proteins B) Complex, long carbohydrate chains C) Surface antigens and hormone receptors D) A gating system of selective ion channels Feedback: Th...

1. Cardiac - cORRECT sOLUTION 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - cORRECT sOLUTION Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - cORRECT sOLUTION Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - cORRECT sOLUTION Anterior area Pt has ST elevation in le...

"Match test"? - Not sure about the name of this test. Assesses the pulmonary system of the px. Ask px to hold a match at arms length and blow it out. slide 54 "Walk test" - 1. assesses the pulmonary function 2. ask the px to walk 8 feet at patients pace, repeat and note a faster time 3. normal 3.1 seconds; geriatrics 5.6 seconds 4. Observe px rate; effort; breathing sounds *Angle of Louis - sternal angle that joins the manubrium and sternum *Crackles - Also called rales. Intermittent...