Neuro shock burns - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input can cause a decrease in blood pressure. The nurse should maintain the client's SBP at...

If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established, the patient must be... - transported to the nearest emergency department Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to... - sunrise Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to... - sunrise or UMC Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to... - UMC BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way if the pulse oximetry can be maintained at... - greater than or equa...

NURS 3000 Midterm - Experiencing Acute Illness Solved 100% Correct!! Acute Care -health acre to treat sudden, unexpected, urgent/emergent episodes of illness/injury that can lead to death/disability -can include care to promote health, prevent illness & rehabilitate Domains in Acute Care - emergency care, surgery care, urgent care, critical care, trauma care, pre-hospital care, short-term stabilization Multidisciplinary Team Includes but is not limited to Rn, RPN, PSW, pharmacist, dieti...

Comp Exam 3 Galen 280 Questions With Verified And Updated Answers. UAP delegation tasks? Name examples... - answer- vital signs rouitine STABLE PT - IN & OUT of food and f/c - ADL'S shower, grooming, shaving etc. - toileting and walking (not post op who has never walked) - feeding without aspiration precautions - positioning Can a UAP measure the drainage of a Hemovac or Jackson-Pratt? - answeryes measure the amount of fluid cant assess the drainage system. Can a UAP collect specimens...

Pulmonary Embolism s/s you report immediately to RRT? - Syncope Cyanosis JVD Hypotension What is the priority treatment for PE? - Heparin IVF (for hypotension) What are NSG interventions for PE? - O2 Lung assessments Bleeding/fall precautions Assess u/o, VS & neuro What is the lab values for Heparin? - PTT = 20-30 (1.5-2.5x) normal aPTT = 30-40 (1.5-2.5x) normal Greatest risk factor for Pulmonary Embolism? - Immobility Long bone fx Surgery Smoking What ABG result is found in Pulm...

Hypovolemic shock - S/S: hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, pallor, cool clammy skin, apprehension, anxiety, confusion, oliguria, thirst, (peds: depressed fontanels, sunken eyes, doughy skin, no tears) Shock (some causes) - Infection, CVD, Neuro injury, burns, trauma, anephylaxis, surgery, inflammation, hemorrhage Adequate Perfusion Requires: - - Working pump (heart) - Working vascular system - Adequate blood supply Body's Response to Stress - - Inflammatory response + coagulation pat...

Hypervolemia - cause of HF: Heart, CO, Kidney perfusion, urine output - correct answer Heart is weak, CO decreases, decrease in Kidney perfusion, urine output decreases SIADH Fluid volume Blood Urine - correct answer *too many letters, too much water Fluid volume increases Blood - diluted Urine - concentrated diabetes insipidus Fluid volume Blood Urine - correct answer Diuresis Fluid volume decreases Blood - concentrated Urine - diluted *Think shock Fluid volume excess N...

SNHD AEMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2023/2024 (100% Solved). If the ability to adequately ventilate a patient cannot be established the patient should be transported to... - ANSWER the nearest emergency department Sexual assault victims <13 y/o should be transported to... - ANSWER sunrise Sexual assault victims between 13 and 18 y/o should be transported to... - ANSWER sunrise or UMC Sexual assault victims 18 and older should be transported to... - ANSWER UMC For sexual assault ...

What is an aneurysm? abnormal dilation of an artery resulting in a weakened wall Complications of atherosclerosis Can be genetic, connective tissue disorder, traumatic injury, or infection Manifestations of aneurysms Can be asymptomatic without complications How do you diagnoses an aneurysm - Radiograph - CT - TEE - MRI (not as common) - Visualization and palpation are not reliable How do you manage aneurysms? - Closely monitor through imaging and track the size - Aggressive blood ...

SAEM Exam Practice Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Rated A+. Clostridium perfringens - Answer-Gas gangrene Late onset non-bloody diarrhea (from spores in dirt) Yersinia enterocolitica - Answer-Usually transmitted from pet feces (e.g., puppies), contaminated milk, or pork. Outbreaks are common in day-care centers. Sx can mimic Crohn's or appendicitis - bloody diarrhea, vomiting, cramping RLQ Campylobacter jejuni - Answer-#1 cause of watery or bloody diarrhea in US Usually f...