Absent gag reflex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 35-year-old male presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardropshaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? - Globe rupture A teardropshaped pupil suggests a globe rupture. .A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs? - Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury Patients with a complete spinal cord injury will have absent mot...

NSG 6420: NEURO DISORDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HEADACHE TRIGGERS -Answer-MIGRAINE • Stress • Caffeine • Altered sleep • Specific foods, missed meals • Menses • Alcohol • Hormone supplements CLUSTER • Smoking • Alcohol • Vasodilators • Seasonal changes • Altitude changes TENSION • Stress • Fatigue/lack of sleep • Anxiety/depression • Caffeine/tobacco overuse • Latent hostility CN Assessments -Answer-CN I, olfactory After establishing patency of nos...

Do not delegate what you can EAT Don't delegate what you can: E- Evaluate A- Assess T- Teach *As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up *Addisons*: Hyponatremia, Hypotension, Decreased blood volume, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia *Cushings*: Hypernatremia, Hypertension, Increased Blood Volume, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia No Pee, No K Don't give potassium...

NCLEX-PN Review Questions and Answers Already Passed Do not delegate what you can EAT Don't delegate what you can: E- Evaluate A- Assess T- Teach *As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up *Addisons*: Hyponatremia, Hypotension, Decreased blood volume, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia *Cushings*: Hypernatremia, Hypertension, Increased Blood Volume, Hypokalemia, Hyperg...

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING comprehensive EXAM WITH RATIONAL ANSWERS Part 1 1. After a cerebrovascular accident, a 75 yr old client is admitted to the health care facility. The client has left-sided weakness and an absent gag reflex. He’s incontinent and has a tarry stool. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, and his hemoglobin is 10 g/dl. Which of the following is a priority for this client? a. checking stools for occult blood b. performing range-of-motion exercises to the left side c. ke...

Human Reflex Physiology Exam 100% solved Define reflex: - ANSWERRapid, predictable, involuntary motor responses to stimuli; they are mediated over neural pathways called reflex arcs. Name five essential components of a reflex arc: - ANSWERReceptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, and effector. In general, what is the importance of reflex testing in a routine physical examination? - ANSWERReflex testing is an important diagnostic tool for assessing the condition of the ne...

FISDAP EMT Mock Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct [UPDATED!!!] BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? *Ans* - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing *Ans* High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI *Ans* Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cyst...

NSG 6420: NEURO DISORDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HEADACHE TRIGGERS -Answer-MIGRAINE • Stress • Caffeine • Altered sleep • Specific foods, missed meals • Menses • Alcohol • Hormone supplements CLUSTER • Smoking • Alcohol • Vasodilators • Seasonal changes • Altitude changes TENSION • Stress • Fatigue/lack of sleep • Anxiety/depression • Caffeine/tobacco overuse • Latent hostility CN Assessments -Answer-CN I, olfactory After establishing patency of nos...

What are techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? - ANSWER -Chest compressions (unconscious) -Suctioning -Rolling to side (left for pregnant women) -Magill forceps (to be used with laryngoscope) -Abdominal thrusts -Manual removal if you can see it What are indications for removing an airway adjunct? - ANSWER OPA: remove if gag reflex intact NPA: remove if the patient cannot tolerate What are indications for nasotracheal intubation? - ANSWER -Anticipated difficult laryngoscopy -...

MOOD D/O: MDD CRITERIA A A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly attributable to another medical condition. 1. Depressed mood daily 2. Loss of pleasure of joy in activities/inerests 3. Significant weight loss/gain 4. insomnia/hypersomnia 5. fatig...