Dementia types over 200 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

coup-contrecoup injury Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Scalp laceration: what, effect, management Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% with epi to control bleeding, not close to nose/ ears Skull fracture: types, effect, management Primary head injury Simple...

which of the following should be excluded in an evaluation of a pt's ability to learn self administration medication by MDI a)manual dexterity b)level of dementia c)visual ability d)language skills - Answer c)visual ablilty While performing manual ventilation with a self-inflating resuscitator bag through a properly placed endotracheal tube, a respiratory therapist observes no chest rise. To troubleshoot the problem, the therapist should? A. assure the large bore reservoir tubing is con...

Autoimmunity reaction of immune response to one's own tissues Tolerance self-antigens not normally seen by the immune system Most common autoimmune disease Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Type 1 DM, MS, RA notable autoimmune diseases SLE chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects many body systems- more women then men Clinical Manifestations of SLE - arthralgias or arthritis - vasculitis and rash - renal disease - hematologic changes, esp...

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS GUIDE CBT EXAMS FOR NMC 1. What is the role of the NMC? a) To represent or campaign on behalf of nurses and midwifes b) To regulate hospital or other healthcare settings in the UK c) To regulate health care assistance d) To regulate nurses and midwives in the UK to protect the public 2. What is the purpose of The NMC Code? a) It outlines specific tasks or clinical procedures b) It ascertains in detail a nurse's or mi...

You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - C A - You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate ...

Chariot's Triad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice (indicates cholangitis) Reynold's pentad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, AMS, hypotension (indicates worsening cholangitis) Brainpower Read More Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh/hip indicative of appendicitis Kehr's sign Left shoulder pain caused by irritation of the undersurface of the diaphragm by blood leaking from a ruptured spleen....

Practice Questions 1 PEAT-4 Practice 200 Questions and Answers 2024/2025 Complete.( Practice Exam & Assessment Tool (PEAT) 1) A patient is performing a Phase I (inpatient) cardiac rehabilitation exercise session. The physical therapist should terminate low-level activity if which of the following changes occurs? 1. The diastolic blood pressure increases to 120 mm Hg. 2. The respiratory rate increases to 20 breaths per minute. 3. The systolic blood pressure increases by 20 mm Hg. 4....

CHPN Certified hospice palliative nurse exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers AIDS infection - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic AIDS dementia - CORRECT ANSWER causes Encephalopathy, 15% effected ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) 1st symptom - CORRECT ANSWER swallowing difficulty followed by distal weakness Cerebral Metastases - CORRECT ANSWER Brain mets account for 40% of all Cancer patients. Cerebral Metastases symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER HA initial complai...

1 NSG 6440 Predictor test Typed Pre-Predictor 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urina...

Analytes elevated in the morning: * Chloride, phosphorus, potassium and amylase Lactic acid, creatine kinase ACTH, cortisol, iron and aldosterone ACP, growth hormone, PTH and TSH Pipets are used with biologic fluids having a viscosity greater than that of water: * Mohr pipets Ostwald−Folin pipets Pasteur pipets Volumeteric pipets Analytes elevated when in standing position: * Glucose, insulin, triglycerides, gastrin and ionized calcium ACTH, cortisol and catecholamin...