MDC 4 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Patient interventions for Complications from spinal cord injuries Autonomic dysreflexia, paralysis Breathing issues FAST for Bells palsy F- Face/ does the persons face look uneven A- Arm weakness S- Speech difficulty T- Time to call 911 What cervical level of injury requires ventilation C3 and higher What life threatening condition happens with paraplegia Autonomic dysreflexia Skin break down Infection Patient education for Complications from spinal cord injuries ... How do you prevent ICP? Elevate HOB, Keep head midline, 02 above 94% What causes ICP? Head trauma Infection Increased CSF Hemorrhage Tumors Assessment findings for intracranial pressure Headache Shallow breathing Nausea confusion Increased blood pressure Anything blow ____ you need to ______ 8 Intubate for ICP Patient education after head injuries Reduce ICP Post-op infections Straight up and down No alcohol (bleeding) What medications are used to prevent migraines Preventive -Beta Blocker -Calcium channel blockers What medications are used to aborb migraines? Tylenol Ibuprofen Triptans for severe HA Ergotamine Midrin
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