Jersey College (Longer Flash Cards)
With Complete Solutions,2025.
-removing all bedding over the patient (with the possible exception of a light sheet, towel, or
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small drape)
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-administering acetaminophen as prescribed j j j
-giving cool sponge baths and allowing an electric fan to blow over the patient to increase
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surface cooling
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-using a hypothermia blanket
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-frequent temperature monitoring to assess the patient's response to the therapy and to
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prevent an excessive decrease in temperature and shivering - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
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Strategies for reducing fever/hyperthermia treatment
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-change in LOC j j
-agitation
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-and delay in response to verbal suggestions are other early indicators - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔Early indicators of increasing ICP
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4 spontaneous
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3 to voice
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2 to pain
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1 none - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔GLASGOW COMA SCALE - Eye Opening
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5 oriented
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4 confused
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