MDC 4 Exam 1 (with Complete Solutions)

Patient interventions for Complications from spinal cord injuries correct answers Autonomic dysreflexia, paralysis Breathing issues FAST for Bells palsy correct answers 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 correct answers C3 and higher What life threatening condition happens with paraplegia correct answers Autonomic dysreflexia Skin break down Infection Patient education for Complications from spinal cord injuries correct answers How do you prevent ICP? correct answers Elevate HOB, Keep head midline, 02 above 94% What causes ICP? correct answers Head trauma Infection Increased CSF Hemorrhage Tumors Assessment findings for intracranial pressure correct answers Headache Shallow breathing Nausea confusion Increased blood pressure Anything blow ____ you need to ______ correct answers 8 Intubate for ICP Patient education after head injuries correct answers Reduce ICP Post-op infections Straight up and down No alcohol (bleeding) What medications are used to prevent migraines correct answers Preventive -Beta Blocker -Calcium channel blockers