Icp ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How is Respiratory Alkalosis diagnosed? - -ABGs -Blood culture (infection?) -Electrolytes: hypocalcemia, hypokalemia What are the differences seen between acute and chronic Respiratory Acidosis - *Acute*: -rapid drop in respirations -rapid pH change -may be from pneumonia, choking, chest trauma, narcotic od *Chronic*: -changes occur over time -kidneys have time to compensate -COPD, ASTHMA, CF, MS How do the kidneys compensate for respiratory acidosis? - They will retain bicarb (HCO3) ...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&lt...

MDC 4 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS!! What are the characteristics of early-stage Alzheimer's disease? Completes ADLs, subtle changes in memory and behavior What are the characteristics of moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease? Wandering behavior, agitation, incontinence What are the characteristics of late-stage Alzheimer's disease? Bedridden, seizures, tremors, Agnosia Migraine signs/symptoms Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours Steady ache to v...

AACN Exam Questions and Answers Charcot's Triad - Ans:-RUQ pain, fever, jaundice (indicates cholangitis) Reynold's pentad - Ans:-RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, AMS, hypotension (indicates worsening cholangitis) Murphy's sign - Ans:-pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis Psoas sign - Ans:-RLQ pain with extension of right thigh/hip indicative of appendicitis Kehr's sign - Ans:-Left shoulder pain caused by irritation of the undersurface of the d...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). _is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&lt...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). _is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&lt...

NU410 Final Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Hemorrhagic Stroke S/S & Treatment - Ans:-- Vomiting, bleeding, severe headache, sudden changes in LOC, one sided numbness/weakness, slurred speech, loss of coordination, & visual disturbances - Surgery is rare, bedrest with sedation, work to prevent/tx complications Ischemic Stroke S/S & Treatment - Ans:-- One sided numbness/weakness, slurred speech, loss of coordination, confusion, & visual disturbances - Tx with tPA, anticoagulation ...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM V1-V7 (LATEST ) / RN EXIT HESI EXAM V1,V2,V3,V4,V5,V6,V7 1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? • Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns ...

What are the clinical manifestations of a left hemispheric stroke? - Answer -Paralysis or weakness on right side of body -Right visual field of deficit -Aphasia (expressive, receptive, or global) -Altered intellectual ability -Slow cautious behavior What does the proper functioning of the CNS dependent on? - Answer The system is vulnerable proper functioning depends on integrity and homeostasis When do patients present with an altered LOC - Answer -Not oriented -does not follow...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). __is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&...