Hydrocephalus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine Correct Answer: b. betamethasone A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client that what lab test will be used to confirm her pregna...

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) correct answers-mainly composed of secretion from the choroid plexus the 4 ventricles of the brain -is a selective secretion of plasma -has higher Na, Cl and Mg than plasma does -has lower K, Ca and protein than plasma -adults have 85-150 mL meninges correct answers3 layered membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord -pia mater: inside layer touching neural tissue -arachnoid mater: middle later that resembles spider web -dura mater: outer layer that i...

Exit HESI Test Bank (over 1000 Q's and Answers ) spring 2022 / Exit HESI Prep Distinction Level Assignment Has everything. (here is the 1st free pages) Exit HESI Test Bank (answered) spring 2022. 1. A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the group about the infants? A. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met B. Nee...

MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PROCTORED EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A GRADE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor.What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine: b. betamethasone 2. A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the providerwill confirm her pregnancy.The nurse should inform the client tha...

1. Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch. 2. Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 Withhold the heparin infusion 3. A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired vision in one eye . Which indicates the client has a detached retina Floating dark spots 4. infant...

A 22-year-old man with sickle cell disease is brought into the ED by Campus Police from his local university. He is complaining of increasing pain to his bilateral lower extremities, consistent with his past sickle cell pain crisis. Which intervention would you expect the provider to order? IV Fluids Normal Saline TPA would be contraindicated for which of the following patients? 80 year old diagnosed with stroke 2 weeks ago A 24 year old female, who has recently received methotrexate for ...

Maternal Newborn Ati Proctored FOCUSED EXAMREVIEW 2023-2024 - LATEST CORRECT Solutions/A GRADE A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine Correct Answer: b. betamethasone A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. ...

2022/2023 HESI Maternity OB Exam Version 2 Questions and Answers (A++) 1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record? A Caput succedaneum B Hydrocephalus C Cephalhematoma D Microcephaly 2 A client at 34 weeks gestation c...

2022/2023 HESI Maternity OB Exam Version 2 Questions and Answers (A++) 1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record? A Caput succedaneum B Hydrocephalus C Cephalhematoma D Microcephaly 2 A client at 34 weeks gestation c...