Altered consciousness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding - correct answer a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach - correct answer b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) thera...

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 ...

FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? severe metabolic acidosis Periodic breathing wit...

TEST BANK FOR WONG'S NURSING CARE OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN 11TH EDITION BY HOCKENBERRY Chapter 30: The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An injury to which part of the brain will cause a coma? a. Brainstem b. Cerebrum c. Cerebellum d. Occipital lobe ANS: A Injury to the brainstem results in stupor and coma. Signs of damage to the cerebrum are specific to the involved area. Individuals with frontal lobe injury may have impaired memory, personality changes, or alter...

NSG-434 Exam 2 Questions with complete solution 2023 dehydration - correct answer -A common body disturbance in infants and children - total output of fluid exceeds total intake -Degrees of dehydration related to percentage of body weight: •Mild dehydration: loss of less than 5% in infants and 3% in children •Moderate: loss of 5%-10% in infants and 3%-6% in children •Severe: loss of more than 10% in infants and 6% in older children -Other predictors of fluid loss: •Change...

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

Test Bank for Introduction to Psychology 16e 16th Edition by Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer/Tanya S. Martini ISBN-13: 1398 Full Chapters test bank included Introduction: Psychology and Your Skill Set: Reflective Studying I.1 Why Study Psychology? I.2 Reflective Reading: How to Tame a Textbook I.3 Reflective Note-Taking: LISAN Up! I.4 Reflective Study Strategies: Making a Habit of Success Chapter 1: The Foundations of Psychological Science Living in a Tree House 1.1 Commonsense Psy...

What are the diagnostic criteria for delirium in critically ill patients? Correct Answer-Determining level of consciousness using RASS and SAS, and screening for delirium using a screening tool (CAM). What are the presentations of delirium? Correct Answer-Altered level of consciousness, change in cognition, onset over hours to days, fluctuating course, behavioral changes, and sleep alterations. What are the diagnostic criteria for dementia? Correct Answer-MRI, CBC, BUN, Cr, liver, thyroid ...

TEST BANK For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition Michelle Willihnganz ||All Chapters (1 - 48)||Newest Version 2024 A+ Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition By Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce Clayton Complete MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? a. Brand b. Nonproprietary c. Official d. Trademark ANS: C The official name is the name under which a drug i...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...