Degenerative di - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document provides a summary of the lectures and powerpoints of neurodegenerative diseases.

PN EXIT HESI Exam • The practical nurse (PN) is observing a client self-administering a dose if subcutaneous insulin. What step of the injection technique should the practical nurse (PN) reteach? a. Injects air into the insulin vial to displace the dose b. Selects the same site that was used for the previous injection c. Inserts the needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin surface d. Uses a circular motion when applying an alcohol pad to the site Rationale: The PN should reteach the ...

CBMT Exam (2023) Questions and Answers, Graded A+ Alzheimer's Disease A progressive, degenerative disease with insidious onset, characterized by multiple cognitive deficits and significant decline in functioning. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) A disorder characterized by maladaptive inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which results in pervasive and clinically significant impairment. Some symptoms should have presented before seven years of age, although it may be diagnosed ...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

CBMT Exam (2023) Questions and Answers, Graded A+ Alzheimer's Disease A progressive, degenerative disease with insidious onset, characterized by multiple cognitive deficits and significant decline in functioning. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) A disorder characterized by maladaptive inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which results in pervasive and clinically significant impairment. Some symptoms should have presented before seven years of age, although it may be diagnosed ...

NCSBN – Lesson 8C: Neurological System Study Guide Severe neck stiffness in meningitis causes flexion of hips and knees with passive flexion of the neck, known as Brudzinski's sign. The inability to straighten the legs when the hip is flexed to 90° due to hamstring stiffness, is Kernig's sign another physical finding in meningitis. When your client has been admitted with a head injury and the client has confusion and/or restlessness and/or the level of consciousness (LOC) is altered, th...

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

Alzheimer's Disease - ANSWERSA progressive, degenerative disease with insidious onset, characterized by multiple cognitive deficits and significant decline in functioning. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - ANSWERSA disorder characterized by maladaptive inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which results in pervasive and clinically significant impairment. Some symptoms should have presented before seven years of age, although it may be diagnosed in adulthood. Auditory Discriminatio...

NCSBN – Lesson 8C: Neurological System Study Guide Severe neck stiffness in meningitis causes flexion of hips and knees with passive flexion of the neck, known as Brudzinski's sign. The inability to straighten the legs when the hip is flexed to 90° due to hamstring stiffness, is Kernig's sign another physical finding in meningitis. When your client has been admitted with a head injury and the client has confusion and/or restlessness and/or the level of consciousness (LOC) is altered, th...