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What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia
- correct answer Stimulation at level of T6 or above
What are some examples of triggers of autonomic dysreflexia
- correct answer restrictive clothing; full bladder/neurogenic bladder; fecal impaction; directive pressure
s/a sitting in the wheel chair
signs and systems of Autonomic Dysreflexia
- correct answer hypertension, flushed face, headaches, JVD, bradycardic, diaphoresis, pale ext below
the level of T6, nausea, dilated pupils, blurred vision, restlessness
What is the purpose of fluid resuscitation for a burn victim
- correct answer maintain vital organ perfusion, reduce edema, minimize effects of fluid shifts, prevent
hypovolemic shock
What IV solution is commonly used to resuscitate a pt with a burn
- correct answer Lactated ringers
Chemical burns should be irrigated until
- correct answer 20 minutes or the burn sensation continues after the 20 minute marker
what would you use to remove hot tar or asphalt
- correct answer citrus petroleum jelly ex; medisol
petroleum jelly
antibiotic ointment
what kind of brain injury would you expect if an adult client is positive for Palmer's infant reflexes
- correct answer cortical and premotor cortex damage
,what kind of brain injury would you expect if an adult client is positive for plantar infant reflexes
- correct answer upper motor neuron lesion
what kind of brain injury would you expect if an adult client is positive for rooting infant reflex
- correct answer frontal lobe damage
what kind of brain injury would you expect if an adult client is positive for sucking infant reflex
- correct answer Advance dementia; cortical brain damage
what kind of brain injury would you expect if an adult client is positive for glabella (persistent blinking)
infant reflex
- correct answer diffuse cortical dysfunction
What is the consensus formula for burns
- correct answer 2-4 ml X TBSA X KG
What S&S are expected for a burn client who is receiving the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation
- correct answer Restlessness, anxiety, Hypothermia
how much fluid replacement are you going to give the first 8 hours
- correct answer 1/2 of the fluid consensus
What do you need to monitor when resuscitating fluids for burn pt to make sure that it is working
- correct answer Urine output
Besides a hyperbaric chamber how would you admin o2 to a client with CO poisoning
- correct answer 100% O2 with a non-rebreather
How would you treat a circumferential trunk burn that is swelling and why?
- correct answer Eschartomies R/T constriction of the chest wall expansion
, what are the classification of shock
- correct answer Cardiogenic; hypovolemic, neurogenic, and Disruptive
All shock is caused by
- correct answer inadequate tissue perfusion
Patho of hypovolemic shock
- correct answer Inadequate circulating blood volume S/A burns, hemorrhage, dehydration
Patho for cardiogenic shock
- correct answer Inadequate pumping action of the heart S/A MI, CHF, PE
What are the 3 subclasses of Distributive shock
- correct answer Anaphylactic; Septic; Neurogenic
Patho for neurogenic shock
- correct answer interference of the nervous system that controls the blood vessels
Patho for septic shock
- correct answer Release of vasoactive substance from the immune system
How much blood loss is required for the patient to be at high risk for hypovolemic shock
- correct answer 15-25%, or 1/3 of the body blood, or 5L
clients who experience slow blood loss can
- correct answer Tolerate the blood loss better then a client with rapid blood loss
Signs and symptoms of compensatory shock
- correct answer hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypothermia, decrease pulse pressure
During compensatory stage of shock, why would you hear hypoactive bowl sounds and cool and clammy
skin