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What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

ATI OXYGENATION PRACTICE 9 1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. ...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

Final Exam: NR326/ NR 326 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Mental Health Nursing Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: A nursing instructor is teaching about pharmacological treatments for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which information about atomoxetine (Strattera) should be included in the lesson plan? A. Strattera, unlike methylphenidate (Ritalin), is a central nervous system depressant. B. When taking Strattera, a client should eliminate all red food...

NR 509 ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS Question 1 The function of the auditory ossicles is to: Transmit the light reflex to the light cone. Transform sound vibrations into mechanical waves for the inner ear. To capture sound waves from the external ear for transmission into the middle ear. To separate the inner ear from the middle ear. Explanation: The function of the auditory ossicles is to transform sound vibrations into mechanical ...

NU 530 Advanced Pathophysiology Study Guide Quiz 4 Cervical cord injuries- serious complications Chapter 16 12,000-person experience serious spinal cord injuries each year. Risk factors: 1. Male gender and age 16 to 30 are strong risk factors. 2. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury (36.5%) 3. Falls are the next most common cause (28.5%) 4. Violence, other events 5. Sports activities 6. Elderly Hemiplegia means loss of motor function on one side of the body. Parapl...

Explain the purpose of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) correct answer: - Means of increasing the PO₂ by increasing the barometric pressure List the diseases/disorders that can be treated with hyperbaric O₂ therapy correct answer: - CO poisoning - Decompression sickness (bends) - Tissue transplants/graphs - Anaerobic infections (gas gangrene) What are the pressures in which HBO therapy is conducted? correct answer: - Most HBO therapy is conducted at pressures between 2-3 atmospher...

Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada 4th Edition Lewi Test Bank NURSINGTB.COM Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 4th Canadian Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for clients using evidence-informed practice, which of the following does the nurse use? a. Clinical judgement based on experience b. Evidence from a clinical research study c. The best available evidence to guide clinical expertise d. Evaluation ...

135-145 - ANSWER-normal sodium levels 3.5-5 - ANSWER-normal potassium levels 8.5-10.5 - ANSWER-normal calcium levels 1.7-2.2 - ANSWER-normal magnesium levels 2.5-4.5 - ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels hyponatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction hypernatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness sodium - ANSWER-...

NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A-F (patients 1-6) Answer key Updated 2023/2024 NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A-F (patients 1-6) Answer key Updated Group A Test Answers/ NIHSS GROUP A | PATIENTS 1-6 NIH Patient 1 - 1a- 0 1b- 0 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 3 5b- 0 6a- 1 6b- 0 7- 1 8- 2 9- 0 10- 0 11- 1 Patient 2 - 1a- 0 1b- 2 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 0 5b- 0 6a- 0 6b- 0 7- 0 8- 1 9- 2 10- 1 11- 0 Patient 3 - 1a-...