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CVA Quiz Questions with correct Answers 2024 An occupational therapist has a client who is able to describe an object according to its shape, size and color but is unable to identify what the objects is by looking at it. When the client closes their eyes and uses memory they are able to determine what the object is. What condition does this client likely have? Agnosia Apraxia Aphasia Ataxia A-Agnosia A is the correct answer because Agnosia is a visual deficit that affects an individual...

Medivac - Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter. Beta-Adrenergic Receptors - Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and increased bronchial dilation. Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - When the junction between the esophagus and the stomach tears, causing severe bleeding and possible death. Those with eating disorders and alcoholism are at a greater risk. Melena - Black, fou...

CVA (Stroke) Questions and Answers 100% Accurate A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weak- ness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency consult. 1) The drug rt-PA ...

CVA study questions And Answers 2024 In the basis of the AHA 2004 data, the three leading cause of death are stroke, cancer and CV disease. The leading cause in order from greatest to the third are? A.) Cancer, cardiovascular disease then stroke B.) Stroke, cancer then cardiovascular disease C.) Cardiovascular disease, cancer, then stroke D.) cardiovascular disease, stroke then cancer C At a family picnic, a family member suddenly begins to complain of a HA, has slurred speech, repo...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? - Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? - history of present illness What does ROS stand for? - review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? - subjective The physical exam is what type of information? - objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? - PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? - HPI If som...

CVA (Stroke) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weak- ness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency co...

Scribe America Final Exam ED Questions with correct Answers 2023 What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What s...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? - Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? - history of present illness What does ROS stand for? - review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? - subjective The physical exam is what type of information? - objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? - PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? - HPI If someone...

What are the 5 vital signs? - Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturation The HPI and ROS are what type of information? - subjective The Physical Exam is what type of information? - objective What is the difference between the HPI and ROS? - HPI focuses on details related to the pt's chief complaint. ROS is a head-to-toe checklist of symptoms, including the chief complaint, associated sx, and all other complaints from the pt What does di...

Week 7 & 8: Neurological and Musculoskeletal disorders Osteoporosis- Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs in middle-aged and older women and is caused by increased osteoclast activity (probably caused by changes in osteoprotegerin), decreased IGF levels, a combination of inadequate dietary calcium intake and lack of vitamin D Decreased levels of estrogen and testosterone, reduced physical activity lessens muscle stress on bone, inadequate vitamins C and D, insufficient dietary magnesium and calc...