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Questions and Correct Answers With A+ Grade
What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
- Correct Answer-
Headache
Nausea/vomiting
Restlessness
AMS
Agitation
Seizures
What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be
avoided?
- Correct Answer-
This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too
quickly.
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Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency.
What causes myocarditis?
- Correct Answer-
Recent viral infections
Cocaine abuse
Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE)
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What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting
of cardiac tamponade while waiting for a pericardiocentesis?
- Correct Answer-
Placing the patient in Trendelenburg's (feet above head).
Consider: IVF
D/C preload lowering agents: diuretics, nitrates, and
morphine
Signs of middle cerebral artery stroke
- Correct Answer-
*Contralateral hemiplegia
* Sensory involvement
* Aphasia (if dominant hemisphere involved)
* Neglect (if non-dominant hemisphere involved) (i.e. denial
of weakness)
* Homonymous hemianopsia (loss of same visual field in both
eyes)
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AACN PCCN Practice Test Review |
Verified
Questions and Correct Answers With A+ Grade
What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
- Correct Answer-
Headache
Nausea/vomiting
Restlessness
AMS
Agitation
Seizures
What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be
avoided?
- Correct Answer-
This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too
quickly.
, 2
Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency.
What causes myocarditis?
- Correct Answer-
Recent viral infections
Cocaine abuse
Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE)
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2
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What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting
of cardiac tamponade while waiting for a pericardiocentesis?
- Correct Answer-
Placing the patient in Trendelenburg's (feet above head).
Consider: IVF
D/C preload lowering agents: diuretics, nitrates, and
morphine
Signs of middle cerebral artery stroke
- Correct Answer-
*Contralateral hemiplegia
* Sensory involvement
* Aphasia (if dominant hemisphere involved)
* Neglect (if non-dominant hemisphere involved) (i.e. denial
of weakness)
* Homonymous hemianopsia (loss of same visual field in both
eyes)
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