Cva Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. age (over 55) 2. gender (male) 3. family history 4. race 5. prior MI 6. prior CVA 7. history of sickle cell disease 8. history of migraines Modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. hypertension 2. atrial fibrillation 3. obesity 4. smoking 5. diabetes 6. heart disease 7. elevated cholesterol 8. asymptomatic carotid stenosis 9. metabolic syndrome 10. heavy alcohol consumption 11. physical inactivity 12. d...

CVA Test Questions and Answers Already Passed Which is not a parenteral route of administration? A. IM B. IV C. SQ D. Oral Oral Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a regular basis? A. To prevent the spread of disease from animal to animal B. To prevent debris from interfering with the image once developed C. To preserve the life of the cassette D. To decrease residual radiation hazard To decrease residual radiation hazard The Rabies ...

A patient is seen in the emergency department complaining of dysuria and tells you that she is 23 weeks pregnant. Your doctor diagnoses her with a UTI. Which of the following would be the best diagnosis? acute urinary tract infection in pregnancy, 2nd trimester A patient cut his left foot on a piece of glass two hours ago and is seen in the emergency department to have sutures placed. The doctor tells you there is no tendon injury and circulatory, sensory and motor is intact. What is the...

NURS 340 Health Assessment Exam 2 Latest 2023/2024 (Verified Answers). Exam 2 Study Guide Exam 2 covers chapters 11-15 in the following text: Hogan-Quigley, B., Palm, M. L., & Bickley, L. (2017). Bates’ nursing guide to physical examination and history taking (2nd ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Although an exam question may come from any part of chapters 11-15, the student should focus on the following: Chapter 11 Anatomy and physiology of the eye  Sensory organ o Spherical structure that ...

Aspirin - - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thoughts of suicide Duo-Nebulizer - - Aerosol trea...

TEST BANK PORTH 'S PATHOPHSIOLOGY CONCEPTS OF ALTERED HEALTH 10th EDITION NORRIS( ) Latest And Verified Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease Question 1 1 out of 1 points The neuroscience nursing unit has developed a set of step-by-step directions of what should occur if a nursing assessment reveals the client may be exhibiting clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which statement about clinical practice guidelines are accurate? Select all that apply. Selected C. An...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)

CVA (Stroke) Questions and Answers Already Passed A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weak- ness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency consult. 1) The drug ...

AEMT DRUG CARDS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 4 Albuterol (Proventil,Ventolin): Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic IND: COPD/asthma CONTRA:Tachycardia (digitalis), Hypersensitivity INTERACTIONS:Tricyclic anit-depressants potentiate vasculature effects, Betablockers are antagonistic, may potentiate hypokalemia with diuretics Supplied by aerosolization/MDI (Inhalation) Adult D: 2.5mg Dilute .5mL of .5% with 2.5mL saline in nebulizer and give over10-15min MDI: give ...