CMN 577 Unit 2 Questions with 100% Correct
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10-20% of treatable causes of altered mental status include?
B12 deficiency
infection
polypharmacy
alcohol/drug abuse
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are indicated for treatment of?
Mild to moderate Alzheimer's
meds are:
donepezil
galantamine
rivastigmine
Acute effects of radiation exposure include:
Mucositis
N/V
GI edema/ulcers
skin burns
bone marrow suppression
________, administered continuously at 100% is indicated and beneficial for all patients
being treated for decompression sickness/dysbarism.
Oxygen
After ABCDE, management of the burn patient includes:
,Pain control
Tetanus immunization
antibiotic coverage (nonsuperficial depth wounds should be covered w/ topical antibiotics)
surgical management prn
After a TIA, all patients in whom anticoagulation therapy is not indicated should be
prescribed an ?
Antiplatelet
Allison is a middle-aged woman who has a new headache that is worse when laying
down, waking her up at night, peaking in the morning, and she is not for certain, but
believes she has been running a fever and having night sweats. What diagnosis could be
suspected?
HA d/t intracranial mass lesions-
All long-distance air travelers can reduce the risk of VTE by?
Avoiding constrictive clothing
staying well-hydrated
changing positions frequently
avoiding cramped position
avoiding leg crossing
engaging in frequent in-flight leg exercises (q1hour)
walking for 5 minutes every hour
All Older persons should be screened how often for previous falls/balance problems?
Once a year
,______ ________ and _______ ___________ of decompression sickness are extremely
important:
Early recognition and prompt treatment
Are salt tablets recommended for prevention of heat-related disorders?
No- b/c of the risk of hypertonic hypernatremia
Ben is a 10 y.o that fell out of his bed 3 nights ago. He is now c/o a sudden, severe HA.
What should you suspect?
Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Brandi is a pregnant night-shift nurse. She is working when she abruptly notices her
face feels stiff on the right side. What do you suspect?
Bell Palsy
Caleb has been training for football in South MS. He begins to feel weak and dizzy and
starts vomiting. Upon examination, you note his pulse is 142 at rest and his skin is moist.
He is AAOX3. What is going on with Caleb? What should you do next?
Heat Exhaustion- Move Caleb to a shaded, cool environment with active cooling. give oral
rehydration to replace electrolytes and water. Physiologic saline or isotonic glucose solution
should be administered IV if oral rehydration is not enough/tolerated. Caleb will have to rest
for 2 days with continued dietary supplementation.
Children with concussions can return to sports when?
when symptom-free at rest and during exercise w/out medication use, followed by a
GRADUAL return to play protocol
Classic heat stroke occurs in?
, Patient's with impaired thermoregulatory mechanisms or in extreme environmental conditions
Clinical manifestations of drowning include?
Hypodermic pulmonary edema
hypoventilation
dyspnea
cough
wheezing
CP
hypotension
dysrhythmia
cyanosis
apnea
HA
neuro deficits
altered LOC
A complete eye examination should be performed how often in the elderly?
Annually or Biannually
Complications from burns include:
Sepsis gangrene
neurological
cardiac
cognitive
psychiatric dysfunction
Answers
10-20% of treatable causes of altered mental status include?
B12 deficiency
infection
polypharmacy
alcohol/drug abuse
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are indicated for treatment of?
Mild to moderate Alzheimer's
meds are:
donepezil
galantamine
rivastigmine
Acute effects of radiation exposure include:
Mucositis
N/V
GI edema/ulcers
skin burns
bone marrow suppression
________, administered continuously at 100% is indicated and beneficial for all patients
being treated for decompression sickness/dysbarism.
Oxygen
After ABCDE, management of the burn patient includes:
,Pain control
Tetanus immunization
antibiotic coverage (nonsuperficial depth wounds should be covered w/ topical antibiotics)
surgical management prn
After a TIA, all patients in whom anticoagulation therapy is not indicated should be
prescribed an ?
Antiplatelet
Allison is a middle-aged woman who has a new headache that is worse when laying
down, waking her up at night, peaking in the morning, and she is not for certain, but
believes she has been running a fever and having night sweats. What diagnosis could be
suspected?
HA d/t intracranial mass lesions-
All long-distance air travelers can reduce the risk of VTE by?
Avoiding constrictive clothing
staying well-hydrated
changing positions frequently
avoiding cramped position
avoiding leg crossing
engaging in frequent in-flight leg exercises (q1hour)
walking for 5 minutes every hour
All Older persons should be screened how often for previous falls/balance problems?
Once a year
,______ ________ and _______ ___________ of decompression sickness are extremely
important:
Early recognition and prompt treatment
Are salt tablets recommended for prevention of heat-related disorders?
No- b/c of the risk of hypertonic hypernatremia
Ben is a 10 y.o that fell out of his bed 3 nights ago. He is now c/o a sudden, severe HA.
What should you suspect?
Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Brandi is a pregnant night-shift nurse. She is working when she abruptly notices her
face feels stiff on the right side. What do you suspect?
Bell Palsy
Caleb has been training for football in South MS. He begins to feel weak and dizzy and
starts vomiting. Upon examination, you note his pulse is 142 at rest and his skin is moist.
He is AAOX3. What is going on with Caleb? What should you do next?
Heat Exhaustion- Move Caleb to a shaded, cool environment with active cooling. give oral
rehydration to replace electrolytes and water. Physiologic saline or isotonic glucose solution
should be administered IV if oral rehydration is not enough/tolerated. Caleb will have to rest
for 2 days with continued dietary supplementation.
Children with concussions can return to sports when?
when symptom-free at rest and during exercise w/out medication use, followed by a
GRADUAL return to play protocol
Classic heat stroke occurs in?
, Patient's with impaired thermoregulatory mechanisms or in extreme environmental conditions
Clinical manifestations of drowning include?
Hypodermic pulmonary edema
hypoventilation
dyspnea
cough
wheezing
CP
hypotension
dysrhythmia
cyanosis
apnea
HA
neuro deficits
altered LOC
A complete eye examination should be performed how often in the elderly?
Annually or Biannually
Complications from burns include:
Sepsis gangrene
neurological
cardiac
cognitive
psychiatric dysfunction
