Intracranial problems - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Family members of a patient who has a traumatic brain injury ask the nurse about the purpose of the ventriculostomy system being used for intracranial pressure monitoring. Which statement by the nurse would be the best initial response for this situation? a. “This is a complex type of monitoring system, and it is managed by skilled staff.” b. “The system measures pressures to determine whether blood flow to the brain is adequate.” c. “The ventriculostomy monito...

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MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology week 4 Which best describes the neuron that transmits the reflex arc to the muscle? - correct answer Motor Efferent Neuron. Which area of the body do patients often experience discomfort with tension headaches? - correct answer occipital and neck region. During your assessment of an infant with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen? - correct answer Opisthotonos position. Which of the following is most likely indicated ...

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Test Bank For Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 5th Edition by Jeffrey Kwong; Courtney Reinisch; Jane Tyerman; Shelley Cobbett; Debra Hagler; Mariann Harding; Dott Roberts 1564, 5, 1588, 1 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2. Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Nursing Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness 6. Community-Based Nursing and Home Car...

Exam 1: PRN 1831/ PRN1831 |Latest 2023/ 2024 Update| Principles of Maternal Child Health Nursing Review| Rated A Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Rasmussen Q amniotic fluid Purpose Expected levels Concerns   Answer: purpose  -cushions the fetus  -prevents amniotic membrane from adhering to fetus  -prevents compression of umbilical cord  -protects fetus from bacteria from vagina  -provides fluid for analysis of fetal health and maturity  expected levels ...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Mariann M. Harding; Jeffrey Kwong; Dottie Roberts; Debra Hagler; Courtney Reinisch 1496, 1 , 5186, 9 1. Professional Nursing 2. Health Equity and Culturally Competent Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults 6. Stress Management 7. Sleep and Sleep Disorders 8. Pain 9. Palliative and End-of-Life Care 10. Substance Use Disorders...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 5th Edition by Jeffrey Kwong; Courtney Reinisch; Jane Tyerman; Shelley Cobbett; Debra Hagler; Mariann Harding; Dott Roberts 1564, 5, 1588, 1 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2. Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Nursing Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness 6. Community-Based Nursing and Home Car...

Test bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Author: Sharon L. Lewis, Linda Bucher, Margaret M. Heitkemper, Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Dottie Roberts Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis, Bucher, Heitkemper, Harding, Kwong, Roberts Chapter 1-68 | Complete Guide A+ Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice Chapter 2: Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care Chapter 3: Health History and Physical Examinati...