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Types of seizures :~~ Tonic-Clonic Absence Myoclonic Febrile (occurs w/ high fever) Jacksonian (only involved one part of body) Psychomotor Status epilepticus Partial seizures :~~ Partial-one area of brain & usually don't spread. SS depend on location -Simple partial -Complex partial (series of reactions associated with seizure) Drugs that treat general seizures do what? :~~ -Stabilize nerve membranes by blocking channels in the cell membrane or altering receptor sites (wor...

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...

Exam 2: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Partial intestinal obstruction Answer: - incomplete obstruction of intestinal lumen - high-pitched, rushing sounds Q: complete intestinal obstruction Answer: occludes the entire lumen of the intestine and usually requires surgical intervention Q: simple intestinal obstruction Answer: mechanical blockage of the lumen by a les...

Seizures (6) • Identify different types of Seizures o Partial / Focal Seizures involves one hemisphere of the brain ▪ Complex Partial (Focal Motor Seizure) • Impairment of awareness, associated with automatisms such as o Lip smacking o Chewing at clothes o Fidgeting and other involuntary but coordinated movements • Loss of consciousness or black out for several minutes • Amnesia can occur immediately prior to and after seizures. ▪ Simple Partial Sensory (Focal non-motor sei...

Final Exam: NR226/ NR 226 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals: Patient Care I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain QUESTION Types of drainage Answer: Serous- CLEAR (GOOD) Serosanguineous- clear and red so pink Purulent- puss, thick yellow green QUESTION Stages of pressure injuries Answer: Stage I — nonblanchable erythema Stage II — partial-thickness skin loss Stage III — full-thickness tissue loss; SC fat is visible Stag...

a bleeding-time test detects - platelet function disorders A butterfly is usually used for ___? - difficult and hand veins (21 and 23 g) a patient has several short lengths of IV-type tubing protruding from his chest, this is most likely a - CVC (central venous catheter) central line according to CLSI guidelines, serum for most tests should be removed from the cells within: - 120 minutes according to CLSI, a heel puncture lancet should puncture no deeper than - 2 mm Activated clotting tim...

NUR 335 Study Guide Exam #2 1. Oxygen therapy devices and percentage oxygen delivery methods Noninvasive Oxygen Delivery Methods Low-flow delivery devices a. Nasal cannula b. Face masks i. Simple face mask ii. Partial rebreather mask iii. Nonrebreather mask Nasal cannula § Delivers 24% (1L/min)-44% (6L/min) § Used in all care settings and the home § Most common § Most comfortable § Mobile § Less expensive § Assess for skin break down Simple face mask § Flow rates 5-10...

Which type of oxygen system delivers Oxygen under positive pressure - Answer-Pressure Demand The atmosphere is a mixture of gases, the two primary gases being - Answer-Oxygen and Nitrogen The maximum altitude for using a nasal cannula for supplemental oxygen is - Answer-18,000 feet As you climb to a higher altitude - Answer-The oxygen partial pressure decreases Humans can adapt to the pressures within the Physiological Zone. This zone is from what altitudes - Answer-Sea level to 10,0...

A 28-year-old book editor comes to your clinic complaining of strange episodes. He states that about once a week for the last 3 months his left hand and arm will stiffen and then start jerking. He says that after a few seconds his whole left arm and then his left leg will also start to jerk. He denies any loss of consciousness or loss of bowel or bladder control. When the symptoms resolve, his arm and leg feel tired but otherwise he feels fine. His past medical history is significant f...

Final Exam: NR509/ NR 509 (2023/ 2024 New Update) Advanced Physical Assessment Exam| Graded A Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Mrs. Buckley is a 75-year-old widow who wants you to look at her teeth because over the past 2 weeks she has had right-sided jaw pain when eating. It does not occur otherwise. She also has had a headache. Which of the following should be considered? A) Palpation of her temples B) Dental referral C) Ultrasound of the gallb...