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NUR 408: Exam 4 EAQs Latest Update Graded A+ **What is the appropriate management approach for a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)?** a. An adequate cough reflex will protect the patient's airway. b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions. b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions. c. A tracheotomy is needed and will interfere with the patient's ability to communicate. d. The patient may not realistically expect to...

Relias ED RN A Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers Updated & Verified What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma Diabetes Insipidu...

Final Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 5-8 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION TBI (traumatic brain injury) clinical findings headache dizziness fatigue memory loss confusion difficulty concentrating nausea and/or vomiting drowsiness, stupor, coma blurred or double vision seizure coma irregular or dilated pupils cranial nerve palsy speech impairment motor weakness or paralysis QUESTION Types...

Which statement is accurate for management of a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)? a. An adequate cough reflex will protect the patient's airway b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions c. A tracheotomy is needed and will interfere with the patient's ability to communicate d. The patient may not realistically expect to regain normal speech with vocal cord damage - Answer-b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions Which phrase de...

CBIS Exam| 215 Questions all Answered 100% Correctly Acute Brain Injury An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro...

CBIS EXAM| 225 Questions and Answers 100% Score Neurocognitive Issues Associated with Frontal Lobe Emotional control, behavioral control, verbal expression, problem solving, decision making, social control, attention, motivation Acquired BI An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative or induced by birth trauma TBI An alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology, casused by an external force Mild TBI Characteristics Brief or no loss...

traumatic brain injury (TBI) An insult to the brain not of degenerative or congenital nature but caused by external physical force May produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness Results in an impairment in cognitive abilities or physical functioning traumatic brain injury (TBI) epidemiology young males at highest risk chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) many hits to the head mild TBI (mTBI) concussion most common form of brain injury mild TBI (mTBI) symptoms headaches...

Acquired brain injury (ABI) - injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain injury - an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force Mild brain injury - -AKA concussion -brief or no loss of consciousness -its presentation may demonstrate vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, and inability to recall what just happened Moderate brain injury - -marked by unconsciousness for any p...

* Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 3-8 - ANSWER Severe TBI; normal or abnormal structural imaging. LOC over 24 hours, post traumatic amnesia over 7 days * Glasgow Coma Scale 9-12 - ANSWER Moderate TBI; LOC over 30 minutes but less than 24 hours; alteration of consciousness over 24 hours, post traumatic amnesia more than 1 day but less than 7 days * Glasgow Coma Scale 13-15 - ANSWER Mild TBI; normal imaging; LOC 0-30 minutes, alteration of consciousness up to 24 hours, post traumatic amnesia up to ...

Driver 6 weeks post-MI, has cardio cleared to return to work without restrictions. ETT 12 METs, echo EF 65%. Examiner should: - ANSWER-temporarily disqualify driver until driver meets waiting period of 2 months driver is distant, lacks eye contact and shows absolutely no emotional response during the exam. The examiner's best response should be: - ANSWER-disqualify and refer to SAP prior to consideration (flat affect seen in severe depression and schizophrenia) A driver has a blood pressu...