Stroke outcome measures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient’s input. The patient states, “How is this different from what the doctor does?” Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doct...

NR 503 Midterm Exam Chamberlain College with 100% Correct Answers Epidemiology -Answer-The study of disease distribution within populations and the risk factors that affect increases or decreases in distribution. Population Health -Answer-Focuses on risk, data, demographics and outcomes Outcome -Answer-The end result that follows an intervention Aggregate -Answer-A group of persons who share one or more traits or characteristics without necessarily having had any direct social connection....

NGN ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Exam 2023 B V1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A nurse is performing a preoperative assessment for a client. The nurse should identify that an allergy to which of the following foods can indicate a latex allergy? Answer: Avocados Clients who have an avocado allergy might have an allergic reaction or a sensitivity to latex. Allergies to certain fruits, such as strawberries and bananas, can also indicate latex allergy or sensi...

NR-503 Week 8 Final Reviewer (Download To Score An A) Week 5 1. How does culture influence the decisions a provider may make when selecting an intervention? 2. Explain how culture impacts provi der attitudes? Does it? How will you assess your own attitudes about various cultures/races/groups? 3. Review the terms for this week and apply them to population health; for instance: cultural competence, cultural awareness, norms, values, Kleinman Explanatory Model, socioeconomic status, disparities, mi...

Hondros 176 Exam 1 Intracranial Regulation and Cognition Questions and Answers 100% Pass Skull - Correct Answer ️️ -cranial vault- composed of multiple bones that act as a rigid protective covering for the brain. Within the skull are three compartments: brain (80%), blood (10%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (10%). Normal intracranial pressure in adult: less than or equal to 15mmHg. 20mmHg sustained is intracranial hypertension. Blood-Brain barrier - Correct Answer ️️ -Unique capi...

Stroke recovery: Anatomy and outcomes correct answer: Anatomical influence d/t: -Recovery of ischemic penumbra via reperfusion -Resolution of cerebral edema -Neuroplasticity & rehab Better outcomes with: -Early medical care and intensive multidisciplinary rehab -Small strokes -Specialized stroke care centers Stroke rehab: Prognosis correct answer: Majority gain independence with function -Poor predictor for fn: no motor return 4 weeks post (flaccidity) Post-stroke PT goals:...

Neurorehab- post stroke Exam Questions and Answers What are the core outcome measures for stroke rehab? - Answer-- 6MWT - 10 M walk test - berg balance scale - functional gait assessment - activities-specific balance confidence scale - 5x sit to stand what facilities are considered subacute? - Answer-IRF SAR OP HH Name some things you would do with your pt who is still acute post stroke? - Answer- bed mobility transfers gait bathroom bedpan balance - sitting/standing/weight shi...

What are the core outcome measures for stroke rehab? - ANSWER-- 6MWT - 10 M walk test - berg balance scale - functional gait assessment - activities-specific balance confidence scale - 5x sit to stand what facilities are considered subacute? - ANSWER-IRF SAR OP HH Name some things you would do with your pt who is still acute post stroke? - ANSWER-bed mobility transfers gait bathroom bedpan balance - sitting/standing/weight shifting - picking stuff up off floor - PROM/AROM - th...