Nclex neuro 2 - Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

NCLEX Questions With 100% Correct Answers A nurse educator is teaching first responders about disaster management, and provided the following scenario: A small community has experienced a severe tornado that hit a shopping mall and caused extreme damage and suspected mass casualties and injuries. First responders arrive on the scene. The nurse educator recognizes education has been successful when the first responders identify which action as priority? - Answer-1. Triage victims an...

Neuro Multiple Sclerosis NCLEX Review questions with correct answers) The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which clinical manifestation warrants immediate intervention? 1. The client has scanning speech and diplopia. 2. The client has dysarthria and scotomas. 3. The client has muscle weakness and spasticity. 4. The client has a congested cough and dysphagia. 4.Dysphagia is a common problem of clients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,and this...

Neuro Nclex Questions and Answers1. A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which question would the nurse ask? A. “Do you live in a crowded residence?” B. “When was your last tetanus vaccination?” C. “Have you had any viral infections recently?” D. “Have you traveled out of the country in the last month?” 2. A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which flui...

NCLEX-RN MUST KNOW MEDICATIONS 1 P H A R M A C O L O G Y F O R T H E N C L E X - R N MUST KNOW DRUGS 2 ALTEPLASE • MOA – thrombolytic – plasminogen activator – • Indications – MI – Acute ischemic stroke – Occluded Central lines 2 • Nursing Considerations – Contraindicated in active bleeding – Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) – May cause intracranial hemorrhage – Monitor for anaphylaxis – Use caution with uncontrolled hyper...

NEURO assessment 1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. - ANS ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor historian, the nurse should obtain health history infor...

NEURO NCLEX Practice Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 2. The nurse is teaching a female client with multiple sclerosis. When teaching the client how to reduce fatigue, the nurse should tell the client to: a. take a hot bath. b. rest in an air-conditioned room c. increase the dose of muscle relaxants. d. avoid naps during the day - CORRECT ANSWER Answer B. Fatigue is a common symptom in clients with multiple sclerosis. Lowering the body temperature by resting in an air-conditioned room...

Sepsis / Septic Shock RAPID Reasoning Case Study Jack Holmes, 72 Years Old. NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%  Psychosocial Integrity 6-12%  Physiological Integrity  Basic Care and Comfort 6-12%   Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18%   Redu...

Sepsis/Septic Shock SKINNY Reasoning Suggested Answer Guidelines Jack Holmes, 72 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) • Inflammation • Infection • Tissue Integrity • Clinical Judgment • Patient Education NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Healt...

INR monitors? - Coumadin/Warafin therapy INR therapeutic level? - 2-3 If the INR is over 4 you? - Hold all Coumadin/Warafin Assess bleeding Prepare to give K+ Call doctor Potassium norm? - 3.5-5.3 If the potassium is below 3.5 you? - Assess the heart Prepare to give potassium Call the doctor If the potassium is high (5.4-5.9 high but still within the 5's) you? - Hold potassium if in the IV Assess the heart Prepare to give D5W with insulin Call the doctor...

Nursing 101 Complete Hurst Packet TABLE OF CONTENTS Fluids and Electrolytes 3 Acid-Base Balance 13 Burns… 16 Oncology… 22 Endocrine 38 Cardiac 52 Psychiatric Nursing… 71 Gastrointestinal 92 Neuro… 104 Maternity Nursing… 114 Respiratory… 139 Orthopedics… 144 Renal 150 Questions 158 Final Thoughts 178 Evaluations 186 Table of Contents for CD 188 Pediatric… 189 Hurst Review does not condone the discussion of the NCLEX-RN exam post- test. Thank you. ...