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Neural Network
Muscles and Bone
100
I can cause blood to clot, or I can increase the risk of bleeding and injury if there are not enough of me. Normally, there are 150,000 to 450,000 of me in a single drop of blood.
What is a thrombocyte
100
A nurse instructs patients on how to prevent the spread of a viral infection to others by educating them on avoiding contact with blood, bodily fluids, and frequent hand washing. If untreated, people have a greater risk of developing cancer of the liver. The most common mode of transmission is IV drug use.
What is Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)?
100
Treatment of esophageal cancer can be chemotherapy and radiation. Based on the location of this cancer, what should the nurse make a priority?
What is maintaining a patent airway?
100
A patient has difficulty initiating speech, finding words or or cannot verbally communicate with others. They may inappropriately substitute words, such as “The sky is dish.” These patients may tell you, “I want a …” and then be unable to complete the sentence.
What is expressive aphasia?
100
Defined as excessive stretching of ligaments from twisting movements during sports, exercise, or a fall. I can range from mild to severe, depending on the injury. I am treated with RICE and NSAIDS
What is a sprain?
A strain is a soft tissue injury that occurs when a muscle or tendon is excessively stretched.
200
We can be assessed to determine whether an intervention for anemia has been successful.
What is the hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H)
200
A patient is diagnosed with HIV and is concerned that the virus has now progressed to AIDS. The nurse knows that this can be confirmed by...
What is checking for a CD4 count less than 200
200
A patient complains of severe mid-epigastric pain that radiates to the back. The nurse observes the patient in respiratory distress and guarding a distended abdomen. The patient's labs show an elevated amylase and lipase. What diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
What is acute pancreatitis
200
A spinal cord injury at C1-C3 is usually...
What is fatal?
200
A nurse finds a person down and observes an obvious deformity of the patient's wrist. The nurse knows that to treat this injury, they must...
What is, splint it as it lies?
300
I am only found in the labs of male patients. I can be elevated if there is a tumor present in the prostate or if the prostate is enlarged.
What is the PSA, or prostate-specific antigen?
300
I protect the body from infection and disease by identifying and destroying harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as abnormal cells like cancer
What is the immune system?
300
I can be a complication from cirrhosis, presenting with mild confusion and elevated ammonia levels (>80 mcg/dL). Typical treatment is giving lactulose to decrease ammonia levels.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
encephalopathy: encephalo—brain + pathy—illness
300
It is thought that I can be the result of an autoimmune reaction to a virus or certain vaccines, like the influenza vaccine.
My first symptoms can affect a person's breathing.
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?
300
I am known as an infection of bone that can be either acute (lasts less than 4 weeks) or chronic (lasts more than 4 weeks).
The nurse will see pain at the site, redness, warmth, and swelling, as well as fever
What is osteomyelitis?
osteomyelitis: osteo—bone + myel—bone marrow + itis—inflammation
400
I am an electrolyte. Under conditions like severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and in overdiluted blood, like drinking too much water, my levels will drop. When I am low, it is called hyponatremia.
What is sodium (Na+)
400
I can produce a "butterfly" rash. This rash is mostly seen over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. It can be widespread. It gets worse in sunlight.
What is Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
400
As a result of a severe allergic reaction, typically from a food or being stung by an insect, a patient can develop urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, laryngeal edema, and severe bronchospasm.
What is anaphylaxis? or Anaphylactic Shock
400
I am number 10 out of 12. I am responsible for the sensory input in the cardiac, respiratory, and blood pressure reflexes, which can affect the heart rate.
If you strain/bear down while having a bowel movement, I can decrease the HR.
What is the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)?
This is AKA Vagual Maneuvers.
400
What are the effects of aging on the MSK system?
500
After an episode of shock, this life-threatening condition can occur. In the first stage, small blood clots form, cutting off the blood supply to major organs. In the second stage, platelets and clotting factors are extremely low, leaving the body without a way to control bleeding. Ecchymosis can present with this condition.
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
500
A patient complains of feeling like they’re coming down with something and notices swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). This could mean their immune system is trying to manage whatever’s making them sick. Using their critical thinking skills, the nurse thinks it could be...
What is an infection? (caused by bacteria or a virus)
500
A patient has sustained chest trauma and injured the heart, resulting in blood and fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac, increasing pressure around the heart, preventing its chambers from filling and contracting effectively. The patient has developed...
What is cardiac tamponade?
500
After a stroke, a patient's VS starts to change, resulting in a decrease in HR (bradycardia), a decrease in respirations (bradypnea), an increase in systolic pressure (↑ SBP) and a decrease in diastolic pressure (↓DBP)- widening pulse pressure. The nurse suspects
↑SBP,↓DBP (widened pulse pressure) ↓, HR, ↓RR
What is Cushing's triad?
Or a classic late sign of increased ICP
500
An early symptom is the patient’s report of severe, increasing pain that is not relieved with opioids. The nurse performs the 6 P's to assess. To save the limb, early symptoms must be reported immediately! The HCP may bivalve the cast or perform a fasciotomy to save the limb.
What is compartment syndrome?