Acquired brain injury i - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 300+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES LATEST UPDATE 2023 Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER- T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWERMutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWERAlterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeo...

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness True...

Spinal cord injuries can result from: Disease, Trauma, Tumors, and congenital or Acquired deformities Spinal Shock A: is Always permanent B: results in increased blood flow to the injury site C: usually last 3-4 weeks D: contributes to further damage of spinal cord Answer: B: Results in increased blood flow to the injury site and C: Usually last 3-4 weeks Directly after a spinal cord injury it is imperative that: the client is provided with a loaner or rental wheelchair unti...

Which individual has a better prognosis post-TBI? 1.5 yo, 5 yo, 15 yo ֎ -:- 5 year old, they have all the motor skills in addition to available plasticity List the order of planes in which we progress first? ֎ -:- Sagittal --> frontal --> transverse Name some common strategies you may see when a child is first learning a new skill ֎ -:- Reduce degrees of freedom (higher guard with UEs, lock out joints) Static wide BOS --> narrow dynamic BOS Mobility --> stability --> co...

WGU - C458 - Health, Wellness and Fitness Questions and Answers Already Passed Amphetamines Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy. Ecstasy MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to your brains ability to th...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM V1-V7 (LATEST ) / RN EXIT HESI EXAM V1,V2,V3,V4,V5,V6,V7 1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? • Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns ...

CBIS Exam Review Questions and Answers Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Le...

Ohio MPJE | 470 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Medical marijuana can be used for the following conditions? Correct Answer: (a) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (b) Alzheimer's disease (c) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (d) Cancer (e) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (f) Crohn's disease (g) Epilepsy or another seizure disorder (h) Fibromyalgia (i) Glaucoma (j) Hepatitis C (k) Inflammatory bowel disease (l) Multiple sclerosis (m) Pain that is either chronic and severe or intr...