Cerebral ischemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tachycardia D) Sinus dysrhythmia - Answer-A A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. A nurse is most concerned with this dysrhythmia because: A) It is uncomfortable for the client, givin...

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Hypoxia CORRECT ANSWER Low Oxygen (Blood flow is *NOT* compromised) Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Decreased Blood Flow Focal Cerebral Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Stroke Global Cerebral ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Heart Attack Hypoxia results in CORRECT ANSWER *Cell swelling* due to lack of ATP and decreased action of Na+/K+ pump. *Increased lactic acid* build up. Ischemia results in CORRECT ANSWER decreased delivery of glucose waste build up clotting Circle of Will...

SCRN EXAM REVIEW 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) - Answer- Arises from basilar. Supplies Occipital Lobe , Midbrain, Thalamus, Pineal Gland, Choroid Plexus, and Corpus Callosum Symptoms of PCA Stroke - Answer- -Contralateral Visual Field Homonymous hemianopia -Visual Agnosia (unable to interpret/recognize visual information) - Weber's Syndrome (3rd nerve palsy + contralateral hemiplegia) -Parinaud's Syndrome (Impaired upwards gaze, convergence-retraction ...

Exam 1: Dysrhythmias (NCLEX)A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tachycardia D) Sinus dysrhythmia - correct answer A A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. A nurse is most concerned with this dysrhythmia because: A) It is...

How many items on the NIH stroke scale? - Answer 11 NIH Stroke scale is - Answer an 11-item clinical evaluation instrument widely used in clinical trials and practice to assess neurologic outcome and degree of recovery from stroke. NIH Stroke Scale is used to quantify the effects of acute cerebral ischemia on levels of ... (7 items) - Answer levels of: consciousness vision motor function (facial and extremities) cerebellar function sensation language extinction or inattention NIH...