Generalized seizure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Seizure disorder (epilepsy) Patho: Normally there is a balance of stimulation and inhibition stimuli within the brain. Seizure activity occurs when too much excitation or too little inhibition causes a group of brain neurons to discharge excessively or randomly. Generalized seizures occur when both sides of the brain are affected. Partial seizures occur when only one side of the brain is affected. A partial seizure may spread to produce a secondary generalized seizure. Phases of a seizure...

AANP/ANCC Questions and Answers (Complete Solution) 2023, Graded A+. A). Right lower lobe crackles >>>13 yo male diagnosed as bronchitis was treated with fluids and expectant. He returns with fever 102.8, R. pleuretic pain, and green sputum. which of the following would be an expected finding? a) Right lower lobe crackles B) decreased fremitus c)bilateral wheezing d)normal percussion c) The child quickly begins using arm to pick up toy >>>3yo diagnosed with radial head...

An adult client is having a generalized seizure. The nurse recognizes which clinical manifestation of this type of seizure? Confusion about their location Continuous picking at their shirt Motionless and fixed gaze Stiffening of body for 10 seconds ~~> Stiffening of body for 10 seconds The clinical manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are caused by which of the following? Inflammation of the neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system More excitatory neu...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion? Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression A patient has chronic anemia associated with chronic renal failure. What substance does the healthcare professional tell the patient is needed to treat this anemia? Erythropoietin What is the first indication of nephrotic syndrome in children? Periorbital edema A patient is in t...

A nurse is caring for a client who has MS. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? 1. Hypoactive DTR 2. ascending paralysis 3. intention tremors 4. increased lacrimation (Ans- 3 A nurse is assessing a client who has a seizure disorder. The client reports he thinks he is about to have a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply. 1. provide safety 2. ease the patient to the floor if standing 3. move furniture away from th...

ATI RN Nursing Care of Children (B) 2019 Exam -Retake Guide

Walden University Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam (Nurs 6501) Questions & Answers What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion? Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression A patient has chronic anemia associated with chronic renal failure. What substance does the healthcare professional tell the patient is needed to treat this anemia? Erythropoietin What is the ...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent v...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...