Normal bp range 60 yrs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

• -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia • Key sx of increased ICP • Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia • What is Cushing's triad • Most at risk during 1st 72 hours ...

School Nurse Certification Exam (NBCSN - unofficial) 447 Questions with Verified Answers What is the first sign of puberty in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS Breast development approx age 10 (7-13), about 3 years to develop When does Menses begin? - CORRECT ANSWERS ages 8-16 first is irregular and w/o ovulation What is FSH? What does it do in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS FSH - follicle stimulating hormone Females - stimulates ovarian development and estrogen production. What i...

HESI Pediatric Evolve Peds practice 164 Questions with Verified Answers When taking the health history of a child, the nurse know what which finding is an early indication of hypothyroidism in children? - CORRECT ANSWER Cessation of growth in a child that had been normal The nurse received a lab report stating a child w/ asthma has theophyline level of 15 mcg/dl. What action will the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Pass the information on in the report. a.i. Therapeutic levels of theophyllin...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

UTI: Defintion - Includes bladder, (cystitis) urethera (urethritis) and kidney (pyelonephritis) Signs and symptoms of UTI - -Fever may be only sign infants a & young child -Older children=urinary symptoms ( new onset incontinence, dysuria, frequency, abdominal pain Risk factors of UTI - FEMALE, Uncircumcised male, GENETICS, (Anatomy), BOWEL/BLADDER Dysfunction, Obstruction, Catheterization, SEX, Reflux Exam for UTI - Temp, BP, abd exam for mass, tenderness. suprapubic or costovertebral t...

Maryville 663 exam 1 Questions and Complete Solutions Sensory-Motor Period - Ans: Piaget: 0-2yrs object permanence by 2y/o; requires the ability to form a mental representation (i.e., a schema) of the object. Respond to stimuli; new people; Response patterns: hand to mouth Searches for hidden objects understands causes not visible Pre-operational Stage - Ans: Piaget: 2 to 7 years punishment for bad deeds is unavoidable (immanent justice) think about things symbolically: a word or a...

Clinical Simulations Exam 159 Questions with Verified Answers Visuals (things you will always choose...) - CORRECT ANSWER -general appearance -appearance of chest -respiratory pattern -sensorium -posture -patient color -pulse Infant normals - CORRECT ANSWER Pulse: 110 - 160 BP: 60/40 mm Hg RR: 30 to 60 Birth Wt: 3000g APGAR: 7 to 10 Hemodynamic Normals - CORRECT ANSWER BP: 120/80 (90/60 to 140/90) MAP: 93 to 94 CVP: 2 to 6 mm Hg (4 to 12 cmH2O) PAP: 25/8 (mean 13 to 14) PW...

CRRN Exam 652 Questions with Verified Answers Ethical dilemma - CORRECT ANSWER When a person or group is forced to choose between 2 equally difficult actions because they are both right or they are both wrong, or both contain uncertainty Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Established by ANA; Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision making; 9 provisions living will - CORRECT ANSWER Legal document that allows a person to make his or her wished regarding medical...

BEST 2023 UPDATE ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QBANK QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 1- A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? A) Seal unused hospital medications in a plastic bag. B) Evaluate the client's ability to self-administer medications. C) Report an identified discrepancy to The Joint Commission. D) Compare prescriptions with medica...

Clean wounds are uninfected wounds with minimal inflammation Clean-contaminated wounds are surgical wounds in which the respiratory, alimentary, genital, or urinary tract has been entered, such wounds show no evidence of infection Contaminated wounds are a wound with bacteria present resulting from trauma, a break in sterile technique during surgery or spillage of bowel contents or other bacteria-laden material during surgery Dirty or infected wounds are wounds containing dead tissue a...