Paresthesia’s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 101: Exam 1 The five P's that characterize an occlusion - correct answer Pain Pallor Pulselessness Paresthesia’s Paralysis Syncope - correct answer Circulatory arrest, caused by a reflex drop in HR and BP Stenosis - correct answer An absent pulse wave indicates arterial occlusion (blockage) Phlebitis - correct answer Inflammation of a vein that occurs commonly after trauma to the vessel wall, infection, immobilization, and prolonged insertion of IV catheters Xerostomia ...

A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism? Involuntary muscle spasms (occurs if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during a thyroidectomy. Muscle twitching and paresthesia’s can result due to decreased parathyroid hormone levels and calcium deficiency.) A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker. Which of the following ...

ATI – NCLEX Predictor Remediation Study Notes 16 Renal Calculi - Pain: Flank pain → Kidney or Ureter (if pain radiates → stones in ureter or bladder) Performing Ear Irrigation: Sterile technique, warm meds, pull up & back, tilt toward affected ear Thrombolytic Therapy (Stroke): Reteplase recombinant (rTPA – clot buster) w/ in 4.5 hours of initial symptoms Trach care: Dressing ∆, inner cannula ½ hydrogen peroxide, & stoma □ knot Head injury (changes in LOC): Length of t...

Med Surg 2 Notes well Summarized Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function Chapter 39 • Functions of the Musculoskeletal System o Protection of vital organs ▪ Kidney, liver, heart o Mobility and movement o Facilitate return of blood to the heart o Production of blood cells (hematopoiesis) o Reservoir for immature blood cells o Reservoir for vital minerals o Always think about pt safety when it comes to the muscular system • Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System o Include da...

A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism? Involuntary muscle spasms (occurs if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during a thyroidectomy. Muscle twitching and paresthesia’s can result due to decreased parathyroid hormone levels and calcium deficiency.) A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker. Which of the following ...

lOMoARcPSD|N Med Surg 2 Notes well Summarized Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function Chapter 39 • Functions of the Musculoskeletal System o Protection of vital organs ▪ Kidney, liver, heart o Mobility and movement o Facilitate return of blood to the heart o Production of blood cells (hematopoiesis) o Reservoir for immature blood cells o Reservoir for vital minerals o Always think about pt safety when it comes to the muscular system • Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System...

Advanced Adult Health Nursing Comprehensive Medical Surgical Exam Blueprint -By Khush  Chapter 11: Health care of the older adult: KNOW signs and symptoms of, treatment for, nursing management, medications used, and complications of specific disorders: Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease Cx: Increasing age, genes, environment, diet, inflammation, neurotransmitter, vacular, stress, neurotic plaques and acetylcholine alteration S/S: Slow onset, wandering, pacing, restlessness, de...

ATI – NCLEX Predictor Remediation Study Notes/ATI Predictor 16 Study Notes 1 Renal Calculi - Pain: Flank pain → Kidney or Ureter (if pain radiates → stones in ureter or bladder) Performing Ear Irrigation: Sterile technique, warm meds, pull up & back, tilt toward affected ear Thrombolytic Therapy (Stroke): Reteplase recombinant (rTPA – clot buster) w/ in 4.5 hours of initial symptoms Trach care: Dressing ∆, inner cannula ½ hydrogen peroxide, & stoma □ knot Head injur...

lOMoARcPSD| nursing (Harvard University) ATI – NCLEX Predictor Remediation Study Notes/ATI Predictor 16 Study Notes 1 Renal Calculi - Pain: Flank pain → Kidney or Ureter (if pain radiates → stones in ureter or bladder) Performing Ear Irrigation: Sterile technique, warm meds, pull up & back, tilt toward affected ear Thrombolytic Therapy (Stroke): Reteplase recom...

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