Spinal cord injury Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A charge nurse is planning an educational session for staff nurses about working with parents whose children have a terminal illness and are candidates for donating their organs. Which of the following in-formation should the nurse plan to include? - CORRECT ANSWER The family can have the child in an open casket without fearing that the organ donation might disfigure the child's body. A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a new diag-nosis of type 2 diabetes mellit...

Symptoms of MS correct answers weakness loss of full control of bodily movement numbness and tingling vision problems You suggest all of the following for your Parkinson's patient except: - pick up your feet when stepping over a line - change direction of movement - moving opposite direction - take small steps in a straight line in front of your feet - use a cane with a laser point while walking correct answers take small steps in a straight line in front of your feet A priority as...

CSM NUR 2115 Exam 3: Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Complete Solutions

ATI Capstone Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 1, Actual Exam Questions & Answers (Deeply Explained Answers)-1. A nurse is caring for an adult client who asks about vaccinations against communicable diseases. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following vaccines are available? (Select all that apply) Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine Hepatitis C vaccine Helicobacter pylori vaccine Adult vaccines currently available to prevent contracting communica...

Exam 4: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: an older adult is admitted to rehab and develops an alteration in sleep pattern. what action should the nurse implement to promote sleep Answer: enourage the patient to go to bed the same time they did when they were home Q: a nurse would suspect sleep apnea if a patient (select all) Answer: sleeps with 3 pillows chokes Q: difficulty sleeping in both the facility an...

Final Exam: NR283/ NR 283 Pathophysiology Final Exam | Questions and 100% Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Latest- Chamberlain Q: what is thrombus? Answer: stationary blood clot Q: what is embolus? Answer: moving blood clot Q: what are the different parts of the brain? Answer: cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Q: where is the cerebrum? Answer: forebrain Q: Where is the cerebellum located? Answer: dorsal to pons and med Q: Where is the brain st...

Comp #1 Spinal Cord Injury/Surgery/Procedure - Expected finding: o Decreased reflexes o Numbness/tingling o Inability to urinate (from low spinal cord injury) - Not Expected: o Decreased RR. o Headache (increased ICP) o CSF halo (yellow fluid) - Post-Op: o Airway, circulation o Monitor for ICP, Neuro checks, VS closely - Complication: o Autonomic Dysreflexia. S/S:  Numbness & tingling (expected)  Severe hypotension  Cessation of breathing (not expected). Heparin/Enoxaparin (LMWH) - Anti...

-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 ...

Module 7 Exam - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam Question 1 3 / 3 pts True/False: The kidneys are long, thin muscular tubes. True Correct! False Question 2 3 / 3 pts A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? Your Answer: The kidney would be damaged since the kidneys are located between the T-12 and L-3 vertebrae Yes, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3...

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...