Stroke
A client that is unable to follow directions correctly following a stroke may be exhibiting which disorder?
What is receptive aphasia?
Avoid consuing this ingredient to help decrease PVCs and SVT.
What is caffeine?
What is call the HCP or what is notify the RN in charge?
What type of diagnosis might make someone susceptible for cardiogenic shock?
MI
CHF
A. Fib
Congenital heart disease
Cardiomyopathy
What PPE would you place on a client with TB to go get an MRI?
What is a surgical mask?
A client suspected of a stroke is having problems with their balance, coordination, and walking. What term is representative of these problems?
What is ataxia?
What is the necessary emergency intervention by the nurse for the client in asystole?
CPR
Identify this type of angina: doesn't improve with rest, doesn't improve with nitroglycerin, and may be associated with shortness of breath.
What is unstable angina?
What medication is the first line treatment for anaphylactic shock?
Epinephrine
What is the preferential isolation measures for TB?
Airborne
HCP wear an N95 and use a negative pressure room with an anteroom
How many hours do we have to given thrombolytic medications for a stroke following onset of symptoms?
What is 3-4 hours?
What are signs of right sided heart failure?
JVD
ascites
weight gain
peripheral edema
The Left anterior descending coronary artery or the "Widowmaker" supplies what part of the heart?
What is the left ventricle and septum?
What is an early sign of shock?
Tachycardia
What neurological symptom can be normally associated with Rifampin and Isoniazid?
What is peripheral neuropathy
What are risk factors for stroke?
overweight
HYPERTENSION (untreated)
smoking
hyperlipidemia
middle aged or older
What is a fluid bolus?
What are assessment finding consistent with a myocardial infarction?
Profuse diaphoresis
shortness of breath
tachycardia
severe chest pain
feeling of impending doom
What type of shock might be caused by losing lots of blood?
What is hypovolemic?
What antibiotic is routinely used to treat Lyme disease
A client experiencing a stroke may demonstrate what changes in balance?
What is be unable to stand still when standing with eyes closed, may sway to one side, may be able to walk evenly
What are indicators of renal injury from poor perfusion?
Decreased urinary output
Increasing Crt/ BUN
What vital sign reading would cause the nurse to hold nitroglycerin?
What is low blood pressure or hypotension?
One goal of giving fluid replacement in shock is to cause when vital sign change?
What is increase the blood pressure?
What shape rash is associated with Lyme disease?
What is a bulls eye rash or erythem migrans?