Subarachnoid hemorrhage - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient has just returned from having a computed tomography scan, which confirmed the presence of a large left cerebral stroke secondary to occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. At 100 kg, what would the correct dose of rtPA be? a) 90 mg IV infused over 60 minutes b) 90 mcg/kg infused over 60 minutes c) 9 mg given IV bolus followed by 81 mg infused over 60 minutes d) 9 mcg/kg given IV bolus followed by 81 mcg/kg/min times 60 minutes Correct Answer-c Which symptoms would indicate suba...

AIS Components for ISS Scaling-Body Region 1. Head/Neck 2. Face 3. Chest 4. Abdominal/Pelvic Contents 5. Extremities/Pelvic Girdle Severe 6. External- Skin and Burns The adult skeletal system 206 bones 6 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Child's Teacher Skull base fractures orbital roof, ethmoid, basilar process of occipital bone, petrous and squamous process of temporal bone (mastoid or petrous) Skull Vault fractures frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal bones (specifies squamou...

Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - ANSWER Inability to remember events after an injury. Basilar Skull Fractures - ANSWER Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). Battle's Sign - ANSWER Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. Cerebral Edema - ANSWER Swelli...

PAEA Internal Medicine EOR Questions with Complete Solutions 2024. Bell's Palsy causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night When can I use tPA? ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head negative How do you treat ...

PAEA Internal Medicine EOR Questions with Complete Solutions 2024. Bell's Palsy causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night When can I use tPA? ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head negative How do you treat ...

CNRN 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - correct answer B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Glioblastomas are more ...

Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an a...

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? - ***A. Yearly mammogram THINK SECONDARY="S" AND "S" =SCREENING B. Low animal-fat diet C. Use of seat belt D. Daily application of sunscreen Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure? - A. Fluid restriction ***B. Hemodialysis 4 days a week THINK "T" AND "T"= TREATMENT C. High-protein diet D. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 Which...

PAEA Internal Medicine EOR Questions with Complete Solutions 2024. Bell's Palsy causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night When can I use tPA? ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head negative How do you treat ...

Exam 2: NURS612/ NURS 612 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Health Assessment Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: How do you assess for epitrochlear nodes Answer: palpated the groove between the tricep and bicep found proximal and slightly anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerous Q: What type of headache starts in the morning and eases up throughout the day? Answer: Hypertension HA Q: 18 y/o with skin irritation that just started shaving...