Ischemic stroke - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sherpath - Ischemic Stroke Exam Questions and Answers ischemic stroke occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack an episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency, usually associated with partial occlusion of a cerebral artery by an atherosclerotic plaque or an embolus. The symptoms vary with the s...

ATI RN ADULT MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM (NGN) 2019(UPDATED) REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? a. Start the therapy within 8 hr b. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins c. Monitor blood pressure every 30 min during the infusion d. Elevate the head of bed between 25 and 30 2. A nurse isteaching a cli...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A | Galen QUESTION Given to decrease ammonia levels. Causes belching, n/v and diarrhea. Answer: Lactulose QUESTION Keeps clots from forming (prevents DVT) - rapid acting, given IV or subq, bleeding precautions Answer: Heparin QUESTION Throbolytics that's used for MI, ischemic stroke and pulmonary emboli, IV or IV bolus within 26 hours...

SHERPATH -ISCHEMIC STROKE EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ ischemic stroke Correct Answer: occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack Correct Answer: an episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency, usually associated with partial occlusion of a cerebral ar...

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study with Solutions (All Case Studies Included) (2023/2024) Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study Case Study: Patient Profile: Jane Smith, a 32-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She has a medical history of cholecystitis and a previous cholecystectomy. She reports that the pain started in the right upper quadrant and has since radiated to her right shoulder. She denies any rece...

William Edwards is a 65-year old patient on a medical unit who recently experienced a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) within the past 90 days and is now showing signs of an acute ischemic stroke. Clinical judgment activity: You are the receiving nurse for Mr. Edwards in the emergency department (ED). You receive handoff report from the paramedic. In the report, the paramedic states Mr. Edwards had a stroke three months ago and that he is now showing signs of an ischemic stroke. What types...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

Sherpath - Ischemic Stroke Exam Questions and Answers ischemic stroke occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack an episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency, usually associated with partial occlusion of a cerebral artery by an atherosclerotic plaque or an embolus. The symptoms vary with the s...

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