Cerebral hypoxia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NGN NCLEX /NCLEX NGN RN ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2023 TEST BANK 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES AGRADE QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractil...

SCRN Study Guide Question and answers 2024 verified to passanoxia - correct answer total depletion in the level of O2 although there is adequate blood flow hypoxia - correct answer decrease in O2 levels despite adequate blood flow necrotic pathway - correct answer cell energy failure and rapid cytoskeletal breakdown apoptotic pathway - correct answer programmed cell death primary brain injury - correct answer An injury to the brain and its associated structures that is a di...

Stridor CORRECT ANSWER harsh, high-pitched sound, swelling, FB in upper airway Snoring CORRECT ANSWER tongue blocking airway Gurgling CORRECT ANSWER indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate posturing CORRECT ANSWER characterized by upper extremities flexed at the elbows and held closely to the body and lower extremities that are externally rotated and extended. occurs when the brainstem is not inhibited by the motor function of the cerebral cortex...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood. - ANS • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. Reason: Although stroke and hypoglycemia are two distinctly ...

Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age? a. 0 to 12 years of age b. 5 to 6 years of age c. 1 to 2 years of age d. Less than 1 year of age In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy production? a. Carbon monoxide b. Krebs cells c. Lymphocytes d. Oxygen You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. She is barel...

NU606 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers What are the manifestations of polycythemia? - Answer- -Splenomegaly -Depletion of iron -Disrupted cardiac output -Decreased cerebral blood flow -Venous stasis -Thromboembolism and hemorrhage Describe hemolytic disease of the newborn - Answer- --Type II --1) Mother develops anti-Rh IgG after exposure to a fetus with a different Rh --2) Upon re-exposure to Rh (ie second child) antibodies cross and destroy --3) *Complement lysis or Ig...

Exam 4: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Complete Guide| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Anaphylactic shock Answer: acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to a sensitizing substance (e.g., drug, chemical, vaccine, food, insect venom) = massive vasodilation Q: anaphylactic shock clinical manifestations Answer: Tachycardia ‘ CO “ CVP, PAWP Chest pain Third spacing of fluid Shortness of breat...

8 core measures for ischemic stroke care - venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulation therapy for afib/flutter, thrombolytic therapy (for thrombotic stroke of <4hrs from symptom onset), discharge on statin meds, stroke education, assess for rehab A loss of consciousness from an epidural or subdural hematoma - is a neurosurgical emergency A right hemiplegia (paralysis) or hemiparesis (weakness), indicates a stroke involving which cerebral hemisphere? - lef...

cerebral blood vessels dilate or constrict to maintain a constant ________________________ :~~ CBF Factors Affecting CBF: -MAP ≥_____________ -Acidosis= _____________ -Alkalosis=______________ -Change in _____________ rate (Hypothermia, Hyperthermia) :~~ 65 vasodilation vasoconstriction metabolic Cerebral Perfusion Pressure: CPP= ____________________________ -Normal CPP= _______________ -Ischemia= __________________ 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ Master...

ATLS Pretest Practice (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Which of the following assessment findings is associated with neurogenic shock? A. Increased pulse, cool clammy skin B. Increased pulse, normal skin color and temperature C. Decreased pulse, cool clammy skin D. Decreased pulse, normal skin color and temperature Q: Which of the following sets of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of isolated traumatic brain injury with increas...