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ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal Exam (Answered with Rationales) A nurse is assessing a client who had a right hemisphere stroke. Which of the following neurologic deficits should the nurse expect? A. Aphasia B. Right-sided neglect C. Impulsive behavior D. Inability to read The nurse should expect clients who had a right hemispheric stroke to demonstrate impulsive behavior, poor judgment, and lack of awareness of neurologic deficits. Aphasia Clients who had a left...

UML vs LML - correct answer UML • Weakness • mild atrophy • inc DTR's • Pathological reflexes: snout reflex, Babinski, Hoffman reflex • spasticity LML • Weakness • severe atrophy • dec DTR's Babinski reflex - correct answer - apply stimulus to lateral aspect of foot and across metatarsal heads - normally, response is absent, great toe and small toes flex - positive Babinski response - great ...

1.0 M8E_N213 1.25/1.25 points (graded) Which assessment data should the RN collect first from the client brought to the Emergency Department with confusion and a decreased level of consciousness? History of drug or alcohol abuse. Current medications. Family medical history. Onset of symptoms correct You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Correct (1.25/1.25 points) 2.0 M8E_N213 1.25/1....

A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the patents of a child who has acute glomerulonephritis with pitting edema. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the child's diet? - Hot dogs -Results in edema, HTN, hematuria and proteinuria. Dietary changes requires limit foods high in sodium because of the edema and HTN. (Hot dogs, or other processed meats) A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 5-year-old child who has a concussion. Which...

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just returned to the unit following surgery. The client received an initial dose of morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain relief. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report immediately to the provider? Respiratory rate 11/min ​When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the priority finding is a respiratory rate of 11/min indicating respiratory depression. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who ...

Chapter 48: Drug Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, Urinary Spasticity, and Disorders Requiring Anticholinergic Drug Therapy Test Bank For Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice 12th Edition, Geralyn Frandsen

Test Bank - Pharmacology for Nurses-A Pathophysiologic Approach, 6th Edition (Adams, 2020), Chapter 1-50 | All Chapters. Full Chapters test banks are included - Chap 1 - 50 (All Chapters) UNIT 1: CORE CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY Introduction to Pharmacology Drug Approval and Regulation Principles of Drug Administration Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model in Pharmacology Medication Error...

Test Bank Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th Edition by Jacqueline Burchum, Laura Rosenthal |Test Bank| Chapter 1-112|Complete Guide A+ Table of Contents UNIT I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Orientation to Pharmacology Chapter 2. Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice Chapter 3. Drug Regulation, Development, Names, and Information UNIT II: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY Chapter 4. Pharmacokinetics Chapter 5. Pharmacodynamics Chapter 6. Drug Interactions Chapter 7. Adverse Drug Re...

L MCA Ischemic Stroke Pathophysiology - -Frontal: impulse, planning movement (apraxia) -Pre-Central Gyrus: Motor control -Post-Central Gyrus: sensory reception -Parietal lobe: orientation in space, lateropulsion (pusher's), limb position during mvmt -Temporal: sound, long term memory -Basal Ganglia: motor planning -Broca's: expressive aphasia -Wernicke's: receptive aphasia L MCA Ischemic Stroke Sensory & Motor Impairments - -CNs - corticobulbar tract -Unilateral tongue innervation -...

CRRN Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). Pressure is applied with a finger or thumb to areas of point tenderness to reduce spasticity and pain: Answer- Trigger point 3. Kneading massage, usually used on large muscle areas, such as the calf or thigh, to increase circulation: Answer- Petrissage 4. Massage in line with muscle fibers or across the muscle fibers to create stretching and to reduce adhesions and scarring during healing: AnswerFriction 5. Which state...