Summit LVN Part Time Term 2 Final
questions well answered
Handicap vs Disability - correct answer ✔✔ Handicap is defined as a disadvantage and a
difficulty while disability is defined as a condition and inability.
S/S of Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ Severe hypertension, headache, bradycardia,
nasal stuffiness, flushing, sweating, blurred vision and anxiety.
Cause of Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a condition
in which your involuntary nervous system overreacts to external or bodily stimuli after spinal
cord injury. AD often affects the body below the site of injury. AD is typically caused by bladder
irritation (distention, infections, blocked catheter, over filled collection bag), bowel irritation
(constipation, impaction, distention, hemorrhoids), or even something as simple as a wrinkle
sheet that is overstimulating nerves.
Nursing Interventions for Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ - Elevate head of bed at
45 degrees, or sit patient upright.
-DO NOT let the bladder become too full.
-Pain should be controlled.
-Practice proper bowel care to avoid stool impaction.
-Practice proper skin care to avoid bedsores and skin infections.
-Prevent bladder infections.
-Remove wrinkles and creases from all bedding.
Types of anti-emetic (anit-nausea) drugs - correct answer ✔✔ dimenhydrinate (Dramamine,
Gravol)
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
, meclizine (Bonine)
promethazine (Phenergan)
ondansetron (Zofran)
metoclopramide (Reglan)
Forms of anti-emetics - correct answer ✔✔ pill, disolvable, patch, IM
Nursing Interventions for severe puritis? - correct answer ✔✔ Encourage gentle rubbing rather
than scratching
Keep finger nails short
Wear cotton gloves to reduce the impact of scratching
Maintain a cool room temperature
Use tepid water when bathing
Temporary relief may be obtained from a cold compress or directing airflow from a fan on to
wet skin
Pat dry rather than rub
Avoid clothing that may irritate the skin (loose-fitting cotton garments are often preferred)
Avoid soap or scented skin products
Maintain hydration
Observe for and treat skin infection
Encourage distraction, minimize boredom and anxiety
Drug therapy for viral skin disorders and forms? - correct answer ✔✔ Antiviral drugs are used to
treat viral skin disorders: Common antiviral agents include acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir
(Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex). Antiviral treatments are used for skin conditions including
those related to herpes and shingles. Corticosteroids can also be used such as prednisone.
These medicines come in pill and topical forms such as lotions, ointments, foams, and creams.
questions well answered
Handicap vs Disability - correct answer ✔✔ Handicap is defined as a disadvantage and a
difficulty while disability is defined as a condition and inability.
S/S of Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ Severe hypertension, headache, bradycardia,
nasal stuffiness, flushing, sweating, blurred vision and anxiety.
Cause of Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a condition
in which your involuntary nervous system overreacts to external or bodily stimuli after spinal
cord injury. AD often affects the body below the site of injury. AD is typically caused by bladder
irritation (distention, infections, blocked catheter, over filled collection bag), bowel irritation
(constipation, impaction, distention, hemorrhoids), or even something as simple as a wrinkle
sheet that is overstimulating nerves.
Nursing Interventions for Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer ✔✔ - Elevate head of bed at
45 degrees, or sit patient upright.
-DO NOT let the bladder become too full.
-Pain should be controlled.
-Practice proper bowel care to avoid stool impaction.
-Practice proper skin care to avoid bedsores and skin infections.
-Prevent bladder infections.
-Remove wrinkles and creases from all bedding.
Types of anti-emetic (anit-nausea) drugs - correct answer ✔✔ dimenhydrinate (Dramamine,
Gravol)
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
, meclizine (Bonine)
promethazine (Phenergan)
ondansetron (Zofran)
metoclopramide (Reglan)
Forms of anti-emetics - correct answer ✔✔ pill, disolvable, patch, IM
Nursing Interventions for severe puritis? - correct answer ✔✔ Encourage gentle rubbing rather
than scratching
Keep finger nails short
Wear cotton gloves to reduce the impact of scratching
Maintain a cool room temperature
Use tepid water when bathing
Temporary relief may be obtained from a cold compress or directing airflow from a fan on to
wet skin
Pat dry rather than rub
Avoid clothing that may irritate the skin (loose-fitting cotton garments are often preferred)
Avoid soap or scented skin products
Maintain hydration
Observe for and treat skin infection
Encourage distraction, minimize boredom and anxiety
Drug therapy for viral skin disorders and forms? - correct answer ✔✔ Antiviral drugs are used to
treat viral skin disorders: Common antiviral agents include acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir
(Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex). Antiviral treatments are used for skin conditions including
those related to herpes and shingles. Corticosteroids can also be used such as prednisone.
These medicines come in pill and topical forms such as lotions, ointments, foams, and creams.
