Vegetative state - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following sexually active women most likely faces the highest risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy? A 42 yo female patient with a long standing history of chronic nausea and vomiting but a near insatiable appetite has had her symptoms Which of the following individuals demonstrates a health problem with his or her axial skeleton? QUESTION 1. The unique clinical presentation of a three-month-old infant in the emergency department leads the care team to suspect botulism. Whi...

B+C's Definition of Justice correct answers Fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment in light of what is due or owed to persons *Treatment is FORMAL and not Specific* Distributive Justice correct answers Fair, equitable, and appropriate DISTRIBUTION of benefits and burdens determined by norms that structure the terms of social cooperation Focuses on the MEANS in which treatment is given to individuals in society Principle of Formal Equality (Aristotle) correct answers Equals are t...

A person in a coma may still be able to: - ANSWER ☑☑Hear A resident in a persistent vegetative state (PVS): - ANSWER ☑☑May have some facial movements A resident refuses to believe his roommate has died. He continues to talk to staff members and family and friends as if the roommate were still alive. Which defense mechanism is this example illustrating? - ANSWER ☑☑Denial A resident who is disoriented might not be able to correctly identify the following: - ANSWER ☑☑Th...

DOC stands for... - Disorders of consciousness Number of people per year in a vegetative state - 4,200 Number of people per year with a DOC - 315,000 3 classifications for DOC - Coma, vegetative state, MCS Coma - no behavioral evidence for arousal no voluntary response to internal or external stimuli Might see reflexes lasts about 2-4 weeks

Which term is used to describe a child's level of consciousness when the child can be aroused with stimulation? *a.* Stupor *b.* Confusion *c.* Obtundation *d.* Disorientation - ANSWER- *c.* Obtundation Obtundation describes a level of consciousness in which the child can be aroused with stimulation. Stupor is a state in which the child remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation. Confusion is impaired decision making. Disorientation is confusion regard...

DOC stands for... - Disorders of consciousness Number of people per year in a vegetative state - 4,200 Number of people per year with a DOC - 315,000 3 classifications for DOC - Coma, vegetative state, MCS Coma - no behavioral evidence for arousal no voluntary response to internal or external stimuli Might see reflexes lasts about 2-4 weeks

DOC stands for... correct answer: Disorders of consciousness Number of people per year in a vegetative state correct answer: 4,200 Number of people per year with a DOC correct answer: 315,000 3 classifications for DOC correct answer: Coma, vegetative state, MCS Coma correct answer: no behavioral evidence for arousal no voluntary response to internal or external stimuli Might see reflexes lasts about 2-4 weeks Vegetative state correct answer: complete absence of awareness ...

Brain stem death :: Comatose, cannot breath on on, is on ventilator Persistent vegetative state :: Brain stem functional, can breath on own, eye movements, not in coma medicolegal :: refers to something pertaining to both medicine and law with a goal of determining the cause and manner of death coroners :: elected officials required in GA Medical examiners :: appointed at state or county level; forensic pathologist Manner of death :: legal determination Cause of death :: medical d...

PN3 Final Exam Q&A Rasmussen Neuro 1. For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to: A. monitor weight and activity. B. increase drinks with caffeine. C. increase amounts of sodium in the diet. D. monitor blood pressure. 2. A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes is: A. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). B. positron...

PN3 Final Exam Q&A Rasmussen Neuro 1. For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to: A. monitor weight and activity. B. increase drinks with caffeine. C. increase amounts of sodium in the diet. D. monitor blood pressure. 2. A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes is: A. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). B. positron...