Hyperthermia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HERZING UNIVERSITY HESI MILESTONE 1 ,2 AND 3| VERSION A AND B EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A+ The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds, 14 ounces, has a head circumference of 13 inches, and a chest circumference of 10 inches. Based on these physical findings, assessments for which condition has the highest priority? A. Hyperbilirubinemia B. Polycythemia C. Hyperther...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Malignant hyperthermia - is a life-threatening familial hypermetabolic disorder of skeletal muscle that can be precipitated by specific anesthetic agents. characteristics of MH - tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperthermia, generalized muscle rigidity, acidosis, and increasing ETCO2 levels. how fast does the temperature increase with MH? - Rapid increase in temperature by as mush as 1o C every 5 mins. how does acidosis result from MH? - is a result of increased skeletal muscle metabolism that may...

What is the incidence of malignant hyperthermia in children? Adults? What is the mortality rate for malignant hyperthermia? - The incidence of malignant hyperthermia is 1 in 15,000 anesthetics in children and 1 in 50,000 in adults, The mortality rate is 10%. What are eleven clinical manifestations of malignant hyperthermia? - (1) Hypercarbia, (2) tachycardia, (3) tachypnea, (4) hyperthermia, (5) hypertension, (6) cardiac dysrhythmias, (7)acidosis (metabolic), (8) hyperkalemia, (9) skeletal ...

Arrhythmia - Irregular heartbeat. Improper beating of the heart. Hypercapnia - Excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream Hyperkalemia - Condition in which there is too much potassium in the blood. Metabolic Acidosis - A pH imbalance in which the body has accumulated too much acid Myoglobinuria - Muscle protein in the urine. Usually associated with rhabdomyolysis or muscle destruction. Cola colored urine. Rhabdomyolysis - Condition in which skeletal muscle is broken down, releasing muscl...

Complications of hyperthermia correct answer: -increased metabolic demands -increased oxygen requirements -apnea Why might a HYPERthermic infant be hypotensive? correct answer: They are vasodilated in an attempt to dissipate heat What are three complications of increased insensible water loss? correct answer: HYPERnatremia, dehydration, evaporative heat loss What circumstances would warrant a baby being on an elemental formula? correct answer: Liver disease, short gut syndrome, dy...

NGN HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURSING RN 2023/2024/2025 100 Questions with answers GRADED A+ PASS SOAP modified format - correct answer Subjective Objective Assessment Plan What color ink should be used when documenting on paper - correct answer Permanent black ink What is the correct order for vital signs - correct answer T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 What should be at the top of every page of documentation - correct answer Patient initials and date and time of entr...

Malignant hyperthermia triggers - Succinylcholine Volatile anesthetics Disease associated with malignant hyperthermia - Central core disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy Osteogenesis imperfecta Myelomeningocele Strabismus Signs/symptoms of malignant hyperthermia (also name the most sensitive, specific and earliest) - 1) Tachycardia (earliest) 2) Increased ETCO2 despite adequate ventilation (most sensitive/specific) 3) Rigidity 4) Elevated temperature 5) Acidosis 6...

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WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology EXAM QUESTIONS Completed with Correct ANSWERS 2023|24 Question 1 1. A bedridden client has frequent gastrointestinal reflux. Which condition might theclient develop due to gastrointestinal reflux? A. Aspiration Pneumonia B. Hypotension C. Hyperthermia D. Constipation 4 points Question 2 1. A client displays behaviors that involve a desire for perfection and success in academics, and psychiatric characteristics, such as being socia...