Term 1 of 68
A patient has been noted with prolonged/repeated seizure activity which lasts four minutes and
longer. What type of seizure is this and what type of medication should be used to treat it?
This is status epilepticus. Anti-convulsants are not recommended because abnormal
electrical activity is causing the exacerbation. Benzodiazepines are affective in treatment.
#1 maintain a patent airway
#2 protect the patient from injury
Absolutely. Diabetics should.
+ wash and inspect feet daily for brakes and skin integrity
+ Wear clean socks and shoes that fit
+ trim nails across only
Turn patient to the side, in a side lying position and loosen tight clothing
Term 2 of 68
Cool clammy skin, Confusion/irritability, shaking, tremors/nervousness and a blood sugar under
70. What are the signs and symptoms of?
Hypoglycemia
Lipo hypertrophy and Lipo atrophy
Eight or less
An ischemic stroke
,Term 3 of 68
What are the microvascular complications in diabetes?
Insulin and glucagon. U should know this could also be given by mouth, subcutaneously IV
and IM
Sickness, stress and sleep deprivation. They can cause exacerbations in anyone who has an
auto immune disorder.
+ stay with patient and call for help
+ never leave patient alone
+ note the time it began and ended
+ note if patient experienced an aura
+ check vitals, and perform neurological assessment
+retinopathy (leads to glaucoma, cataracts and blindness)
+nephropathy (leads to ESRD and a neurogenic bladder)
+neuropathy (leads to paresthesia, nerve damage, infections and amputations)
Definition 4 of 68
Hot weather. It causes exacerbations.
What are some non-modifiable risk factors of a stroke?
A patient has meningitis. What type of contact precautions will be used
What are the microvascular complications in diabetes?
Patience with MS should avoid what type of weather
, Term 5 of 68
What are early signs of IICP. Remember late signs are all vital signs. The early signs have nothing
to do with vitals.
When dressing dress the affected side first. When undressing Undress, The unaffected side
first
Sickness, stress and sleep deprivation. They can cause exacerbations in anyone who has an
auto immune disorder.
changes in LOC = restlessness
Unequal pupils
Nausea and projectile vomiting
Headache
Term 6 of 68
A patient has just had a tonic clonic seizure in front of you. What are the two main priorities to
ensure the patient's safety?
When dressing dress the affected side first. When undressing Undress, The unaffected side
first
#1 maintain a patent airway
#2 protect the patient from injury
Droplet. PPE should be mask, gown, goggles, and gloves
Turn patient to the side, in a side lying position and loosen tight clothing
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