Disequilibrium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Hemodialysis advanced CKD - not cure - Tx is intermittent - 3-4 hrs QUESTION Hemodialysis Complications pg 1400 Answer: **hypotension**, - dialysis disequilibrium (dizziness, N/V, restlessness, HA) - cardiac event (dysrhythmias) NI: - VS (temp) Quintin: central venus cath (jugular) Permi cath: tunnled in...

BONENT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED management of pericarditis might include all of the following EXCEPT: a. controlled hepranization during dialysis b. aggressive BP control c. increased frequency of dialysis d. use of anti-inflammatory drugs Correct answer b. aggressive BP control A patient telephones the dialysis unit to complain of shortness of breath. The technician is concerned because she realizes that this symptom in indicative of: a. cardiac problems b. disequilibr...

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A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds B. Bounding distal pulses C. Intense pain with movement D. Erythema of the toes - C. Intense pain with movement A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? A. Chills B. Hypert...

Exam 1: Vestibular Rehab and Concussion questions and answers vertigo, lightheadedness, disequilibrium what are 3 types of "dizziness" a patient may describe? vertigo type of dizziness described as a sensation of spinning, like after getting off of a merry go round; would cue you to suspect a vestibular problem lightheadedness type of dizziness described as feeling like fainting; could be non vestibular disequilibrium type of dizziness described as feeling off balance; could be vesti...

AACN PCCN Practice Test Review with Complete Solutions AACN PCCN Practice Test Review with Complete Solutions What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - ANSWER-Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - ANSWER-This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - ANSWER-Recent vi...

Exam 3 NSG 526 Norms - Answer are considered the "right" patterns of behavior for a society Event interpretation - Answer should be included for problem-solving therapy for a child with conduct disorder. Family therapy - Answer can promote the greatest change in an adolescent's behavior. The Developmental Theoretical approach - Answer describes a family's progression through the lifecycle. Establishing a therapeutic alliance - Answer is important because acceptance and trust c...

What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - ANSWER-Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - ANSWER-This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - ANSWER-Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE) What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting of ca...

How did Piaget view the child's role in development/learning? - ANSWER - mistakes children make in their thinking are usually meaningful because the mistakes reflect the nature of their thought processes at their current stage of development - as children develop, the structure of their thinking changes. and these new modes of thought are based on the earlier structures. Piaget's basic principles - ANSWER Schema Assimilation Accommodation Equilibrium Disequilibrium Schema - ANSW...

A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds B. Bounding distal pulses C. Intense pain with movement D. Erythema of the toes - C. Intense pain with movement A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? A. Chills B. Hypertens...