RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment Exam /Quality
Documents A+.
ventriculostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -a catheter placed in one of the lateral
ventricles of the brain to measure intracranial pressure and allow for drainage of fluid
Stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -TIA is warning sign of
TIA - CORRECT ANSWERS -transient ischemic attack....mini stroke, no dead
tissue....usually lasting about 1 hour secondary to decreased boood flow to the brain
FAST (stroke) - CORRECT ANSWERS -Face, Arm, Speech, Time
Manifestations of stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -1. Weakness or paralysis in an
extremity (hemiplegia)
2. Loss of coordination (ataxia)
3. Loss in sensation in half of the body (hemiparesis)
4. Visual defects
5. Loss of perception of visual depth and distance
6. Auditory or other sensations (agnosia)
7. Inability to organize and sequence muscle movement (apraxia)
8. Difficulty with speech ( aphasia)
9. Cognitive losses
10. Bowel and bladder dysfunction
aphasia - CORRECT ANSWERS -inability to speak
ataxia - CORRECT ANSWERS -lack of muscle coordination
Agnosia - CORRECT ANSWERS -the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Feed slowly, Place food in back of throat on unaffected side - CORRECT ANSWERS -
How to feed someone to dysphagia
high BP, low HR, pounding headache, flushed face, nasal stuffiness - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Signs of autonomic dysreflexia
Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWERS -Patients with an injury level at T6 or
higher may develop
BP - CORRECT ANSWERS -Autonomic dysreflexia — when complaining of punting
headache monitor what
45 degrees or sit upright - CORRECT ANSWERS -Autonomic dysreflexia — Nursing
intervention raise HOB to
, Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS -Alzheimer's/dementia — put mattress on floor?
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Morning stiffness, pain at rest or after
immobility bilateral joint inflammation with decreased ROM, warmth redness id affected
areas, numbness, tingling or burning of hands and feet
RA - CORRECT ANSWERS -DMARDS is meds for RA or OA??
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Pain diminishes after rest and worsens with
activity
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS -OA and RA — encourage physical activity ??
RA and OA - CORRECT ANSWERS -Corticosteroids, NSAIDS are good for which 2
disorders
compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS -involves the compression of nerves
and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that
separates groups of muscles
compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS -Monitor for pain unrelieved by
positioning or medication, cyanosis, tingling, paralysis for what syndrome
Pain
Pressure
Paralysis
Pillow
Pulselessness
Parasthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS -What are the 6 Ps???
Alignment - CORRECT ANSWERS -External fixation devices — Maintain proper body
__________
- CORRECT ANSWERS -External fixation devices — Verify weights ________ hanging
Inappropriate assignments - CORRECT ANSWERS -If a nurse receives an
inappropriate assignment:
-bring the assignment to attention of nurse
-negotiate a new assignment
-if no resolution, take concerns up with the chain of command
-can file unsafe staffing complaint with administrator if still no resolution.
-failure to accept assignment without procedure above could be considered
abandonment of a client
Documents A+.
ventriculostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -a catheter placed in one of the lateral
ventricles of the brain to measure intracranial pressure and allow for drainage of fluid
Stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -TIA is warning sign of
TIA - CORRECT ANSWERS -transient ischemic attack....mini stroke, no dead
tissue....usually lasting about 1 hour secondary to decreased boood flow to the brain
FAST (stroke) - CORRECT ANSWERS -Face, Arm, Speech, Time
Manifestations of stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -1. Weakness or paralysis in an
extremity (hemiplegia)
2. Loss of coordination (ataxia)
3. Loss in sensation in half of the body (hemiparesis)
4. Visual defects
5. Loss of perception of visual depth and distance
6. Auditory or other sensations (agnosia)
7. Inability to organize and sequence muscle movement (apraxia)
8. Difficulty with speech ( aphasia)
9. Cognitive losses
10. Bowel and bladder dysfunction
aphasia - CORRECT ANSWERS -inability to speak
ataxia - CORRECT ANSWERS -lack of muscle coordination
Agnosia - CORRECT ANSWERS -the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Feed slowly, Place food in back of throat on unaffected side - CORRECT ANSWERS -
How to feed someone to dysphagia
high BP, low HR, pounding headache, flushed face, nasal stuffiness - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Signs of autonomic dysreflexia
Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWERS -Patients with an injury level at T6 or
higher may develop
BP - CORRECT ANSWERS -Autonomic dysreflexia — when complaining of punting
headache monitor what
45 degrees or sit upright - CORRECT ANSWERS -Autonomic dysreflexia — Nursing
intervention raise HOB to
, Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS -Alzheimer's/dementia — put mattress on floor?
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Morning stiffness, pain at rest or after
immobility bilateral joint inflammation with decreased ROM, warmth redness id affected
areas, numbness, tingling or burning of hands and feet
RA - CORRECT ANSWERS -DMARDS is meds for RA or OA??
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Pain diminishes after rest and worsens with
activity
Yes - CORRECT ANSWERS -OA and RA — encourage physical activity ??
RA and OA - CORRECT ANSWERS -Corticosteroids, NSAIDS are good for which 2
disorders
compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS -involves the compression of nerves
and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that
separates groups of muscles
compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS -Monitor for pain unrelieved by
positioning or medication, cyanosis, tingling, paralysis for what syndrome
Pain
Pressure
Paralysis
Pillow
Pulselessness
Parasthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS -What are the 6 Ps???
Alignment - CORRECT ANSWERS -External fixation devices — Maintain proper body
__________
- CORRECT ANSWERS -External fixation devices — Verify weights ________ hanging
Inappropriate assignments - CORRECT ANSWERS -If a nurse receives an
inappropriate assignment:
-bring the assignment to attention of nurse
-negotiate a new assignment
-if no resolution, take concerns up with the chain of command
-can file unsafe staffing complaint with administrator if still no resolution.
-failure to accept assignment without procedure above could be considered
abandonment of a client
