Parkinson's
Stage ___ is the unilateral limb involvement, minimal weakness, hand and arm trembling
Stage 1
True or False: It is okay to retain a patient during a seizure.
False
0.9 or higher
True or false: It is okay to add or remove weights to a traction device without physicians orders
False
True or false: Family history has a strong association with stone formation and recurrence because of inherited metabolic variations
TRUE
Name a drug that a person may be prescribed with Parkinson's.
Antiviral, Dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors, MAO inhibitors
During a seizure how do you position a patient?
Turn on left side
True or False: beta blockers may be used for pain control?
True
On skeletal traction how often should a nurse provide pin care?
At lease 1 time per shift or facility protocol.
This refers to the presence of calculi in the urinary tracy.
Urolithiasis
where can a person obtain support or more information on Parkinson's disease?
American Parkinson Disease Foundation, National Parkinson Foundation, and Parkinson Support groups of America
Name a diagnostic tool for seizures.
EEG, CT, PET, MRI
What does AKA and BKA stand for?
Above the knee amputation and Below the knee amputation.
What type of traction may be used for fractures of the hip or femur before surgery, prevention of hip flexion contractors, hip dislocations
Buck's extension traction(skin)
If a patient walks with a limp this indicates what type of nerve impairment?
sciatic
This is done when drug tolerance is reached, drug effects don’t last as long, or drug toxicity
Drug Holiday
Is a medical emergency and is a prolonged seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or repeated seizures over the course of 30 minutes.
Status Epilepticus
To help shape and shrink the residual limb how often should it be wrapped and reapply bandages.
Every 4-6 hours or more if they become loose
This type of traction corrects neck injuries, surgery for scoliosis, fusions, torticollis, and RA
Halo Traction
Trauma, Heavy lifting, obesity, congenital spinal conditions and scoliosis, DJD, arthritis, poor posture, high heeled shoes.
What are the cardinal signs of Parkinson's disease?
Tremors, Muscle rigidity, Akinesia, Postural instability
Name seizure precaution/equipment to have on hand?
Padded side rails raised up, bed in lowest position, Insure IV access, HAVE O2 AND SUCTIONING READILY AVAILABLE.
IV infusions of this during the week after an amputation can reduce phantom limb pain(PLP).
calcitonin
Interventions if Acute Compartment Syndrome is suspected?
Notify HCP immediately, loosed tight bandages, remove cast (follow agency protocol who can perform this).
DO NOT elevate or ice extremity because that could compromise blood flow.
To avoid low back pain and injury keep weight within ___% of ideal body weight.
10%