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What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

In a rear-impact motor vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral-coccygeal - a. cervical Prolonged scene times may reflect: a. a decrease in death rates b. delivery of better care c. accomplishment of interventions d. ineffective team collaboration - d. ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? a. an adult respiratory rate greater than 20 per minute b. a tidal vo...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NRNP 6531 Final Exam compilation Questions and Answers 100%Correct/Verified Assured Success New 2023!!. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia Homocystinuria Protein C deficiency Factor V Leiden Antiphospholipid antibodies 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 screen...

APEA AANP Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Rated A Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) 1. What is Phalen's sign? ~ Answer: positive for carpal tunnel; patient holds their wrists together to form right angles for 60 seconds and is positive if n/t is felt 2. Test used to identify de Quervain's tenosynovitis ~ Answer: Finkelsteins test 3. Test of thumb movement by instructing the patient to place his thumb in the palm and then move the wrist toward the midline in ulnar devi...

HESI Exit Exam Test Bank 2024 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter as seen in the picture. At this point in the procedure, what actions should the nurse take before inserting the catheter? (Select all that apply) A. Ask the client to bear down as if voiding to relax the sphincter C. Complete perianal care with soap and water D. Gently palpate the clien...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank A. - A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. - A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secr...

NYS EMT-B State Exam Written (+200 Questions with Complete Solution) An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST for...

A patient has recurrent cluster headaches and asks about abortive therapy. Which therapy is effective for a majority of patients with cluster headaches? a. Lithium b. NSAIDs c. Oxygen d. Verapamil - Answer- C. Oxygen A patient reports recurrent headaches occurring 1 or 2 times per month that generally occur with weather changes or when sleep patterns are disrupted and describes them as severe, with throbbing on one side of the head and sometimes accompanied by nausea. What is the recommen...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...