Cva specific assessment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration. B. Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. C. ...

NR509 Final Exam Solution Guide 2022. A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next step? A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine physical examination. She ...

Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease Question 1 1 out of 1 points The neuroscience nursing unit has developed a set of step-by-step directions of what should occur if a nursing assessment reveals the client may be exhibiting clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which statement about clinical practice guidelines are accurate? Select all that apply. Selected C. Answers: When developing a CVA set of step-by-step directions, the nursing unit should ask for assis...

Diagnostic Skills Exam OSCE (DSE OSCE) – Questions and Answers 2023 Pre-Med required for? - Correct answer-- Prosthetic heart valves, or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair. - Hx of infective endocarditis - cyonotic heart disease - valve regurgitation w. heart thingys (even if has transplant or was repaired already) [According to limited data, infective endocarditis appears to be more common in heart transplant recipients than in the general population; the risk of infect...

HESI V2 health assessment questions and answers already passed A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration. B. Describ...

A 59 year old patient had a R CVA 3 days ago and is being evaluated by a physical therapist in the acute hospital. The physical therapist would like to administer an outcome measure to test balance specific to the patient's diagnosis in the acute care setting. Which is the best choice? Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) Stroke Impact Scale Fugl-Meyer Timed Up and Go (TUG) Six-minute Walk Functional Gait Assessment correct answer: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Pat...

Diagnosis for CVA: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion (Stroke). What might this be evidenced by? What is it related to? correct answer: May be related to Interruption of blood flow: occlusive disorder, hemorrhage; cerebral vasospasm, cerebral edema Possibly evidenced by: Altered level of consciousness; memory loss Changes in motor/sensory responses; restlessness Sensory, language, intellectual, and emotional deficits Changes in vital signs Stroke Hemiplegia Aphasia (impairmen...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

subjective vs objective feeling vs fact pain vs tenderness patients feeling vs physicians assessment benign normal, nothing of concern acute vs chronic new onset vs long standing baseline an individuals normal state of being ausculation listening to sound with a stethoscope palpation act of pressing on an area (by the physician) inpatient admitted to the hospital overnight outpatient seen and sent home the same day chief com...

Questions You Might Have About the Examination The practice of nursing is regulated by the states to assure the public that only those nurses who have the necessary knowledge and skills are licensed to practice. One requirement for becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing. Another requirement is passing an examination. All of the states have agreed to use the same ®® examination, NCLEX-PN . The NCLEX-PN is...