Autonomic dysreflexia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adult Health 2 Hesi correctly answered 2023A female patient's complex symptomatology over the past year has culminated in a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the patient's following statements demonstrates the need for further teaching about the disease? A. "I'll try my best to stay out of the sun this summer." B. "I know that I probably have a high chance of getting arthritis." C. "I'm hoping that surgery will be an option for me in the future." D. "I un...

NUR 2755 FINAL EXAM Assessing pain for pt who is unconscious, what's the first intervention? - Nail bed pressure Pt with a head injury & are arousable, what is one intervention the pt can do themselves to reduce ICP? - Exhaling during repositioning Characteristics of CSF, what does it test for? - Clear w/ a yellow halo; tests positive for glucose How can we limit autonomic dysreflexia? - Routine bowel & bladder program Evaluating a pt for a spinal cord injury; which of the following w...

EMD Certification Questions and Answers 100% Pass When using Protocol 22, which of the following body parts is considered PERIPHERAL? A. abdomen B. upper leg C. hand D. head C. hand Which of the following is the best definition for "repetitive persistence"? A. A calming technique in which the calltaker repeats a phrase verbatim using a firm but caring tone. The phrase should contain both an action and a reason for the action. B. A calming technique in which the calltaker repeats a phras...

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review(updated)latest 2023 passed!Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, g...

Exam 1: PRN1725/ PRN 1725 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: What is Levodopa used for? Answer: Parkinson's Q: Potential Cardiac SE of Levodopa Answer: Sedating effect & orthostatic hypotension Q: After a MVC, assess the patient for this nursing diagnosis.... (Respiratory) Answer: Ineffective Breathing Patterns Q: What is Battle's sign? Answer: Bluish disc...

N Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication. The nurse can delegate obtaining blood pressure before and after medication administration because this task is within the range of function for an AP. Initiate a referral with a dietitian for the cl...

HESI LPN EXIT EXAMMEREGED FROM 2021/2022ACTUAL EXAMSBEST FOR 2023 ACTUAL EXAM REVIEW HESI PN Comprehensive Exam What intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement to meet the physiologic integrity of a client during a manic episode of bipolar disorder? A. Provide the client with finger foods. B. Restrict the client's oral fluid intake. C. Give the client low-protein, low-calorie snacks. D. Interrupt the client's performance of rituals. A. Provide the client with finger foods. Duri...

CRITICAL CARE HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 1. What assessment findings should he nurse document in the electronic medical record for a client who is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia after a TANSWER-4 spinal cord injury ANSWER-Severe hypertension, diaphroresis, and flushing above the lesion 2. A

A patient with a spinal cord injury at the T1 level complains of a severe headache and an "anxious feeling." Which is the most appropriate initial reaction by the nurse? 1. Try to calm the patient and make the environment soothing. 2. Assess for a full bladder. 3. Notify the healthcare provider. 4. Prepare the patient for diagnostic radiography. - ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia occurs in patients with injury at level T6 or higher, and is a life-threatening sit...

When using Protocol 22, which of the following body parts is considered PERIPHERAL? A. abdomen B. upper leg C. hand D. head - Answer- C. hand Which of the following is the best definition for "repetitive persistence"? A. A calming technique in which the calltaker repeats a phrase verbatim using a firm but caring tone. The phrase should contain both an action and a reason for the action. B. A calming technique in which the calltaker repeats a phrase verbatim using a firm but caring to...