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What are cues of neurogenic shock?
hypotension and bradycardia
Pt diagnosed with MS what are the signs or symptoms during initial assessment that are
typical of MS?
Blurred vision, tremors, urinary hesitancy, loss of balance, weakness
Taking care of a pt with a guirren-barrie. What communication area of the body is
affected?
vocal cords
Pneumothorax- trachea has shifted to the unaffected side. What assessment findings
would you assess for?
Absent lung sounds, JVD, decreased chest expansion
Taking a patient that is scheduled for a surgical procedure. What interventions do
nurses take to prevent hypothermia?
Blankets, temperature assessments, warm IV fluids
Client admitted with an electrical burn 24hrs ago and is experiencing vtach. How
should the nurse interpret these findings?
Related to electrical burn
Received a post op patient from PACU with left hip. What are the priorities for the first
few hours?
, Assess LOC
Hungtinton's disease- when providing education the nurse regarding the disease
progression. What are the effects of huntingtons disease should you include?
Emotional regulation and personality loss.
Client in shock is receiving dopamine in addition to IV fluids. Which principle would
guide the nurse during the administration of the vasoactive drug?
Vasoconstriction of dopamine, needs to be administered through a central line. Taper off as
vital signs improve. Titrate based off MAP
Patient had a cervical discectomy. Planning d/c teaching. What should you educate the
patient on?
care of the cervical collar
ICU nurse has a patient with septic shock as a normal blood pressure, increased HR,
decreased bowel sounds, cool and clammy skin. How would the nurse analyze that data?
Body is in compensatory stage of shock
Client with cardiogenic shock receiving dobutamine. What complications should the
nurse monitor for?
Tachycardia. Tachy arrhythmias
Distributive shock. Patient receiving norepinephrine. What complication of this drug
would require notification of the physician?
Perfusion ischemia
Client with suspected septic shock. RR 28, loss of consciousness, MAP is low, what
should the nurse do first?
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What are cues of neurogenic shock?
hypotension and bradycardia
Pt diagnosed with MS what are the signs or symptoms during initial assessment that are
typical of MS?
Blurred vision, tremors, urinary hesitancy, loss of balance, weakness
Taking care of a pt with a guirren-barrie. What communication area of the body is
affected?
vocal cords
Pneumothorax- trachea has shifted to the unaffected side. What assessment findings
would you assess for?
Absent lung sounds, JVD, decreased chest expansion
Taking a patient that is scheduled for a surgical procedure. What interventions do
nurses take to prevent hypothermia?
Blankets, temperature assessments, warm IV fluids
Client admitted with an electrical burn 24hrs ago and is experiencing vtach. How
should the nurse interpret these findings?
Related to electrical burn
Received a post op patient from PACU with left hip. What are the priorities for the first
few hours?
, Assess LOC
Hungtinton's disease- when providing education the nurse regarding the disease
progression. What are the effects of huntingtons disease should you include?
Emotional regulation and personality loss.
Client in shock is receiving dopamine in addition to IV fluids. Which principle would
guide the nurse during the administration of the vasoactive drug?
Vasoconstriction of dopamine, needs to be administered through a central line. Taper off as
vital signs improve. Titrate based off MAP
Patient had a cervical discectomy. Planning d/c teaching. What should you educate the
patient on?
care of the cervical collar
ICU nurse has a patient with septic shock as a normal blood pressure, increased HR,
decreased bowel sounds, cool and clammy skin. How would the nurse analyze that data?
Body is in compensatory stage of shock
Client with cardiogenic shock receiving dobutamine. What complications should the
nurse monitor for?
Tachycardia. Tachy arrhythmias
Distributive shock. Patient receiving norepinephrine. What complication of this drug
would require notification of the physician?
Perfusion ischemia
Client with suspected septic shock. RR 28, loss of consciousness, MAP is low, what
should the nurse do first?
