What is the first thing to check for an head injury?
Neuro assessment/CT scan
What position do you want to have a.n stroke passage?
sit them up
ICP symptoms
blurred vision
LOC change
headache
What test do you not want to do for ICP?
lumbar puncture
What are the late signs of ICP?
Cushing...
NUR 176 final exam questions and answers
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What is the first thing to check for an head injury?
Neuro assessment/CT scan
What position do you want to have a.n stroke passage?
sit them up
ICP symptoms
blurred vision
LOC change
headache
What test do you not want to do for ICP?
lumbar puncture
What are the late signs of ICP?
Cushing's triad
what are the risk factors for stroke patients?
smoking
obesity
red meat
What major vital sign do you want to watch for associated with stroke?
blood pressure
What question do you want to ask a stroke patient who previously had a stroke?
what time did it start?
what are some nursing interventions for stroke?
no straw/ no pocketing food on affected side
What can you implement for a stroke patient who can't get out of bed?
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air mattress
moisture the skin
turn q2h
What sex is MS more common in?
women
how do you prevent exacerbation of MS?
stress management
no temp change (hot/cold)
hydration and sleep
wha medication treat MS?
capaxone
How do you reorient a patient with dementia?
clocks
same routine
keep busy with simple tasks
calender
what does the early stage of dementia consist of?
slow onset
difficulty focusing
short term memory loss
what does the second stage of dementia consist of?
what does the late stage of dementia consist of?
whatis the priority care for a patient with dementia?
safety
What are the 2 positive signs of MS?
Kernigs
brudinski
What are some nursing interventions for seizures?
NUR 176 final exam
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