Jianelly
What medical condition is a risk factor for an embolic ischemic stroke?
What is Afib?
What are manifestations of Parkinson's Disease?
What is bradykinesia, shuffling gait, drooling, orthostatic hypotension, masklike facial expressions, pill rolling tremors, tremors, kyphosis, urinary retention, cognitive decline.....
When a client is experiencing a seizure what should the nurse do?
What is - keep the client safe.
Move things out of the client's way, loosen tight clothes, try to place the client in a side lying position, try to place a pillow under the client's head, time the event?
What interdisciplinary referrals will be made for a client after they experience a stroke?
What is
PT- strengthening of affect side/ movement
OT- assistive devices for ADLS
ST- communication/ resumption of diet
CM- respite care, homecare, services in the community, support groups
Chaplain- religious needs.
What are examples of bradykinesia and what can be provided to the client to help with this symptom of Parkinson's disease?
What is slowed movement- provide extra time, slurred speech- provided communication alternatives, difficulty swallowing/chewing- modify diet/ liq. Provide assistance
What is the period after a generalized tonic-clonic seizure when the client is extremely tired and sleeps called?
What is the postictal phase?
What are feeding interventions for a client after a stroke who suffers from dysphagia?
What is- high Fowlers during eating and for 45 mins after, no use if straws, foods that are hot/cold rather than lukewarm, chin tuck maneuver, double swallows, alternating food/drink, place food on unaffected side of mouth, check for pocketing?
What are manifestations of MS?
What is nystagmus, muscle weakness, paresthesia, blurry vision/ loss of vision in one eye, cognitive decline, B/B incontinence, muscle spasms, ect....
This client needs rest periods built into their schedule!
What are manifestations of shock?
What is tachycardia, hypotension, oliguria, restlessness, Tachypnea....?
First sign- tachycardia
Left sided strokes affect what areas of the client?
What is right sided deficits on the clients body, cautious behavior and language?
What is the Tensilon Challenge Test for MG?
What is a client is given Tensilon IV - muscle strength improves for a brief period of time until Tensilon wears off- then muscle weakness returns?
What is the primary assessment for a client with MG?
RESPIRATORY.
What medication is given first during anaphylactic shock?
What is epinephrine?
What are adverse effects of antihistamines?
What is dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, urinary retention, dry eyes, photosensitivity, decrease in blood pressure, tachycardia...
What as the difference between generation1 and generation 2 antihistamines?
What is generation2 antihistamines are less sedating?