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-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 after stroke onset Ri...

Test Bank for Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, Canadian Edition, 2nd Edition by Kelly Power, Stephanie Zettel, , Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein Table of Contents PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Unit 1: The Cell 1. Cellular Biology 2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Epigenetics and Disease 4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense 6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing 7...

Exam 1: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: A pt asks you why what he eats has anything to do with wound healing. What is your response? Answer: Successful healing of pressure injuries depends on adequate intake of calories protein, vitamins, minerals and water. Q: After receiving shift report, the night nurse looks at the lab values for a patient with cellulitis. What abnormal lab val...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done?: preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done?:  mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. 3. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa...

nbme anatomy shelf Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is cauda equina Where does a herniated intervertebral disk occur? What causes it? Occurs b/w L4/L5 or L5/S1 and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by sudden compressio...

Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - Catecholamines - Flight or fight response Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - Function of Albumin - decrease albumin - ascites Sodium and water retention - Function of aldosterone extracellular, inters...

Chapter 18: Computed Tomography Lampignano: Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition 1. What is the name of the tapered, terminal part of the spinal cord? a. Medulla spinalis b. Encephalon c. Axon d. Conus medullaris 2. At what vertebral level is the tapered, terminal part of the spinal cord found? a. Lower border of T10 b. L4-5 joint space c. Lower border of L1 d. S1-2 3. Which structure of the neuron carries electric impulses away...

The patient states that thepatient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is not controlling his pain. thenurse checks theinfusion setup and IV site and then evaluates thepatient‘s ability to use thesystem. All looks in order. thenurse should notify thephysician to: (Select all that apply.) a. report suspected drug-seeking behavior. b. possibly change thedrug being used. c. adjust thedosage of thedrug being used. d. request placebo medication to evaluate true pain. ANS: B, C Instruct thepatient to...

2024 ATLS Written Exam Review New Full Exam Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? Answer: preventing secondary brain injury.This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providingadequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs ofTBI what MUST be identified if present? How isthis done? Answer: mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient...

Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? – Passive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? – Adequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? – Either Rt or Lt Lateral What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? – Diffusion The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? – Maternal Sympathetic Blockade Which FHR pa...