Coma emergent agitation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is pseudobulbar affect - neurologic condition in which people are prone to sudden, unexpected, inexplicable, and often inordinate episodes of crying or laughing What factors influence the type and extent of behavioral difficulties an individual may demonstrate after brain injury? - site and severity of damage; pre-injury characteristics of personality, intelligence, and learning style, and the current environment What is coma-emergent agitation? How long does it last? - episode of agi...

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...

What is pseudobulbar affect - neurologic condition in which people are prone to sudden, unexpected, inexplicable, and often inordinate episodes of crying or laughing What factors influence the type and extent of behavioral difficulties an individual may demonstrate after brain injury? - site and severity of damage; pre-injury characteristics of personality, intelligence, and learning style, and the current environment What is coma-emergent agitation? How long does it last? - episode of agit...

Cognitive Rehabilitation rests in what fundamental principles - Answer- Neuroplasticity and Adaptability The spinal cord is ... - Answer- part of the central nervous system The National Institute on Disability and Rehab Research (NIDRR) provide funding for - Answer- TBI Grants In evaluating headaches COLDER is used for what? - Answer- Character of a headache Greater # of synapses within a grouping = - Answer- greater neurotransmission, efficiency of neurotransmission, and improved ne...

A 78-kg patient with septic shock has a pulse rate of 120 beats/min with low central venous pressure and pulmonary artery wedge pressure. Urine output has been 30 mL/hr for the past 3 hours. Which order by the health care provider should the nurse question? a. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV. b. Increase normal saline infusion to 250 mL/hr. c. Give hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 mg IV. d. Titrate norepinephrine to keep systolic blood pressure (BP) above 90 mm Hg. a. Administ...

ENPC 6TH EDITION COURSE EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.COMPLETE 2024/2025 EXAM UPDATE.ALREADY GRADED A+. A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? --ANS->> Hypoglycemia (wrong) Explanation: Children can present with new onset ...

NR 325 ADULT HEALTH FINAL GUDE.| VERIFIED GUIDE 1. How does the nurse confirm a basal skull fracture when implementing evidence based practice? What is the nurses’ responsibility in each of these diagnosis? Types of skull fractures: linear or depressed, simple, comminuted or compound, open or closed. **Basilar fracture is a a specialized linear fracture involving the base of the skull (breaking of bones at the base of the skull.) Manifestations appear over several hours which includ...

A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? - Hypoglycemia (wrong) Remediation feedback: Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membranes, hypotension, t...

TCRN Quick Notes Exam 177 Questions with Verified Answers Trauma Assessment (A-I) - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Assessment!! •Airway / Cervical spine (C-Spine) •Breathing - lung sounds •Circulation - IV access / blood transfusion •Disabilities - Neuro assessment /GCS/Pupil •Exposed/Environmental control •Full set of VS: Family •Give comfort measures L- labs, M- monitor, N-NG Tube, O-Oxygen, P-Pain Secondary Assessment starts now: •History & physical •Inspection Glas...