Synapse Squad
This degenerative complication is a major risk for a patient with Parkinson's Disease.
Dysphagia
This assessment tool is used to assess a patient's level of consciousness (LOC).
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
This abnormal positioning is when there is abnormal flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities as a result of neurologic function deteriorating.
Decorticate
This high electrolyte abnormality may be expected in a renal patient and lead to muscle twitching, heart palpitations, and a headache.
Hyperkalemia
This drug might be given to ESRD patients when they present with anemia to stimulate a production of RBCs.
Epoetin shots
This is the best time to assess a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
At rest - notice the tremors
These are the two hallmark manifestations present in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Poor coordination and loss of balance
These are some of the causes of seizures.
ETOH, Allergies, Disease Processes (Tumor), Hyperthermia, Hypoxemia, Electrolyte Imbalance
This lab is the most sensitive indicator of renal function.
Creatinine
This type of infectious disease is often the cause of post-infectious glomerulonephritis.
These three neurological diseases discussed are autoimmune diseases.
Multiple Sclerosis, GBS, Myasthenia Gravis
This term may be used to describe a patient who has no problem voiding, but states they feel like they cannot empty their bladder completely.
Urinary Retention
A nurse can expect these things to happen in the body when they go into "fight or flight" mode.
Dilation of pupils, bronchioles, arteries, and increase in secretion of sweat
This is the most common manifestation of a UTI in an older adult.
Confusion
Hematuria refers to low output of urine.
False
Oliguria refers to low output of urine
This is what a nurse can expect to find in a patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
Ascending muscle weakness
This sign is considered "positive" when a patient lies flat, the thigh gets flexed on the abdomen, and the opposite leg cannot fully extend.
Kernig
These are the 4 characteristics of a patient diagnosed with meningitis.
Nuchal Rigidity, Photophobia, Positive Kernig & Brudzinski's Signs
This is the purpose of placing a patient on hemodialysis.
Return a balance to the blood and electrolytes within the body
These are common manifestations of patient who presents with dehydration.
Dry mucous membranes, thready pulse, hypotension, elevated BUN
True or False:
The earliest sign of increasing ICP is change in LOC.
True
This is the most detrimental development for a patient with Huntington's Disease for them and their families.
Emotional and Personality changes
Because of limited space in the skull, any increase in any one of the components will cause a change in the volume of the others.
Monro-Kellie Hypothesis
This is a potential complication for a patient who is receiving peritoneal dialysis at home.
Peritonitis
Post-operative care for a patient who just received a new kidney would include these nursing interventions.
Replacing hourly urine output with IV fluids, Daily weights, Assess site, Monitor electrolytes