Cushing triad - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival we...

When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen B- Dilate the eyes and retest C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist D- Document this as a normal finding. Question 2 The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorder fifth edition (DMS-5) describes Munchausen Syndrome by proxy as A- A self-inflicted injur...

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

Exam 3: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: Basilar skull fracture Answer: Indicated by otorrhea, rhinorrhea, ecchymosis around the eyes, and behind the ear. Q: Halo sign after head injury Answer: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid indicated by a yellow ring around blood on gauze pad. Q: Mannitol Answer: Used to remove fluid from body tissues, reducing fluid ...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution #1: The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient may...

You are auscultating Jon's chest. When he sits up and leans forward, you can hear a high pitched, blowing murmur at S2. What does this type of murmur most likely indicate? a. Mitral stenosis b. Aortic Stenosis c. Mitral regurgitation d. Aortic regurgitation - d. Aortic regurgitation Aortic regurg is soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo that best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base. Murmur initiated w/ S2 and heard when Pt sits up and leans forward. Mitral Stenosis=...

Which of following nursing behaviors is usually most helpful to patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions? - ️️acting as an arbitrator between family members. Which of the following heart block complications would you monitor for in the setting of an anterior wall MI? - ️️2nd degree Type II Which of the following is an appropriate strategy when providing mechanical ventilation for the patient with status asthmaticus? - ️️Use lower respiratory rates Which of the followi...

MDC4 Exam 1 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Anything blow ____ you need to ______ - Correct Answer 8 Intubate for ICP Assessing for Cushing triad - Correct Answer -Increased systolic Bp -Bradycardia -Decreased Resp assessing gbs - Correct Answer Halmark finding: Ascending paralysis which can cause acute respiratory failure Assessment finding for bells palsy - Correct Answer Facal drooping unilateral Loss of cornea reflex on one side Loss of taste on one side Excess t...