Acute subdural hematoma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient received Humulin NPH insulin at 7 am. He was nauseated and vomiting at lunchtime and cannot tolerate PO. If this patient develops manifestations of hypoglycemia, treatment would include: A. 25 ml of 50% dextrose in water (D50W). B. glucagon subcutaneously. C. 4 oz of apple juice. D. 100 ml of 5% dextrose in water (D5W). - A. 25 ml of 50% dextrose in water (D50W). A volume of 25 ml of D50W would provide 12.5 g of carbohydrate and 50 calories. A patient had a craniotomy 2 days...

A 55 year old man presented to the hospital after a traumatic fall from a ladder while working at home. A CT scan of the head showed significant subdural hematoma with midline shift. After admission to the ICU, the patient was intubated and sedated, with an orogastric tube to suction and removal of 200 mL gastric content. The patient's abdomen was soft and nondistended. Nephrology was consulted and the patient was started on CVVH. What type of enteral formula would best meet his needs? A. a...

Which type of heat-related illness involves a core body temperature of at least 104°F and may present with hot dry skin, acute mental status changes, absent sweat, and tachypnea? A. Heat cramps B. Heat syncope C. Heat exhaustion D. Heat stroke - Answer-D. Heat stroke What percentage of burns is involved using the rule of nines if both front legs are burned? A. 9% B. 18% C. 24% D. 36% - Answer-B. 18% Which drug commonly prescribed for burns is active against a wide spectrum of micr...

WGU Pathophysiology D236 Latest Update 2023 Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions aff...

AMLS Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Anaphylaxis is most commonly associated with which physiological event? A. Hypertension B. Vasodilation C. Bradycardia D. Hemmorrhage - Correct Answer ️️ -Vasodilation A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools. What should you suspect? A. Bowel obstruction B. Cholecystisis C. Upper GI bleeding D. Lower GI bleeding - Correct Answer ️️ -Upper GI bleeding A 45 year old female reports a headache, vertigo, and leg cr...

NR 603 Week 1 APEA Predictor Exam Review Questions & Answers A 75-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident and strikes his forehead on the windshield. He complains of neck pain and severe burning in his shoulders and arms. His physical examination reveals weakness of his upper extremities. What type of spinal cord injury does this patient have? A anterior cord syndrome B central cord syndrome C Brown-Séquard syndrome D complete cord transection E cauda equina syndrome A...

NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM WITH 100%VERIFIED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM Anion gap 3-10 normal osmol gap is < 10 mOsm/kg elevated = etoh Dehydration triggers renin Cirrhosis increases oncotic pressure HF decreases it. Elevated serum osmolality pulls potassium Thiazide diuretics cause metabolic alkalosis due to aldosterone stimulating reabsorption of Na and bicarb in proximal tubule. ACIDOSIS = hyperkalemia Crohn’s active IL-4. IL-4 is associated with inflammation. Diapede...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE I HAVE MERGED 3 FILES WHICH THEY ARE TESTING FROM INCLUDING SOME CASE STUDIES NORMAL QUESTIONS ON ACTUAL TEST IS 90% WHILE NGN IS ABOUT 10% THIS FILES CONTAINS SOME RATIONALES TOO ...

NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM WITH 100%VERIFIED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM Anion gap 3-10 normal osmol gap is < 10 mOsm/kg elevated = etoh Dehydration triggers renin Cirrhosis increases oncotic pressure HF decreases it. Elevated serum osmolality pulls potassium Thiazide diuretics cause metabolic alkalosis due to aldosterone stimulating reabsorption of Na and bicarb in proximal tubule. ACIDOSIS = hyperkalemia Crohn’s active IL-4. IL-4 is associated with inflammation. Diapede...

AMLS Questions and Answers Already Passed Anaphylaxis is most commonly associated with which physiological event? A. Hypertension B. Vasodilation C. Bradycardia D. Hemmorrhage Vasodilation A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools. What should you suspect? A. Bowel obstruction B. Cholecystisis C. Upper GI bleeding D. Lower GI bleeding Upper GI bleeding A 45 year old female reports a headache, vertigo, and leg cramps after exercising. Vital signs are BP 108/62, P 1...