Post op stroke symptoms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure. Which of the followi...

Prioritization questions will always have: -Age -Gender -Diagnosis -Modifying Phrase What is important? - IGNORE age/gender Most important = modifying phrase Angina Pectoris vs Myocardial Infarction - who is higher priority? - MI Angina Pectoris with unstable BP vs Myocardial Infarction with stable vital signs - who is higher priority? - Angina pectoris with unstable BP (modifying phrase more important) *4 rules for prioritization* - 1. acute > chronic 2. fresh postop (first 12 hr...

Next Generation NCLEX Rn Exam 1. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath ...

CAPA Certification Exam Question with Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025 | Graded A+. Glycopyrrolate - correct answer - Induction and intubation medication - Can cause photosensitivity Craniotomy Treatment (triple H's) - correct answer - hemodilution - hypertension - hypervolemia (this forces constricted blood vessels to dilate and perfuse tissue) Transverse Colostomy - correct answer soft stool typical stool odor stool damages the skin empties several times per day may or may not be at...

Glycopyrrolate - correct answer - Induction and intubation medication - Can cause photosensitivity Craniotomy Treatment (triple H's) - correct answer - hemodilution - hypertension - hypervolemia (this forces constricted blood vessels to dilate and perfuse tissue) Transverse Colostomy - correct answer soft stool typical stool odor stool damages the skin empties several times per day may or may not be at risk for fluid/electrolytes imbalances may irrigate sigmoid colostomy - c...

NCLEX-PN NGN Exam Test Bank 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directl...

Care of the Patient Exam Review Solution 2024 A+ stoke - ANSWER-Most effective way to decrease the burden of stroke is prevention. Risk factors can be divided into nonmodifiable (age, gender, race) and modifiable risks (bp). Our biggest role is prevention types of stroke - ANSWER-Ischemic -Thrombotic -Embolic Hemorrhagic -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid ischemic stroke - ANSWER-Thrombotic stroke -Thrombosis occurs in relation to injury to a -blood vessel wall and formation of a blood clot...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - ANSWER-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - ANSWER-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon ...

Glycopyrrolate - - Induction and intubation medication - Can cause photosensitivity Craniotomy Treatment (triple H's) - - hemodilution - hypertension - hypervolemia (this forces constricted blood vessels to dilate and perfuse tissue) Transverse Colostomy - soft stool typical stool odor stool damages the skin empties several times per day may or may not be at risk for fluid/electrolytes imbalances may irrigate sigmoid colostomy - - formed stool ileosotomy - - high up - liquid pasty...

CAPA Certification Exam Question with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025 | Graded A+. Craniotomy Treatment (triple H's) - correct answer - hemodilution - hypertension - hypervolemia (this forces constricted blood vessels to dilate and perfuse tissue) Transverse Colostomy - correct answer soft stool typical stool odor stool damages the skin empties several times per day may or may not be at risk for fluid/electrolytes imbalances may irrigate sigmoid colostomy - correct answer - form...