Functional abi - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR509 Final Questions & Answers A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macula...

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....

Goals of wound assessment - ANSWER1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? - ANSWERImpairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? - ANSWERBG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healin...

Acute Brain Injury - ANSWER An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury - ANSWER An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury - ANSWER Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro disorder ABI Prevalence -...

Acquired brain injury (ABI) - ANSWER injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain injury - ANSWER an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force Mild brain injury - ANSWER -AKA concussion -brief or no loss of consciousness -its presentation may demonstrate vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, and inability to recall what just happened Moderate brain injury - ANSWER -marked ...

Mr. Hayward has a hip fracture. The nurse checks his medical record while at the nurses' station. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for Mr. Hayward? Steroids to reduce inflammation Sodium bicarbonate to correct acidosis Diuretics to increase urinary output Pain medications to reduce discomfort - Pain medications to reduce discomfort Rationale Administer pain medications to clients with hip fractures to reduce discomfort. Diuretics, steroids, and sodium bi...

CBIS Exam Questions with Correct Answers Acute Brain Injury - ANSWER An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury - ANSWER An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury - ANSWER Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or...

Mr. Hayward has a hip fracture. The nurse checks his medical record while at the nurses' station. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for Mr. Hayward? Steroids to reduce inflammation Sodium bicarbonate to correct acidosis Diuretics to increase urinary output Pain medications to reduce discomfort - Pain medications to reduce discomfort Rationale Administer pain medications to clients with hip fractures to reduce discomfort. Diuretics, steroids, and sodium bi...

Functional Ability MobilityImmobility - Back Problems, Fractures, Hip Fractures and Osteoarthritis

Acquired brain injury (ABI) - correct answer injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain injury - correct answer an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force Mild brain injury - correct answer -AKA concussion -brief or no loss of ...