Solutions
A stroke on the left side of the brain is more likely to cause?
Correct Answers - impaired language & speech
- slow performance
- impaired math & language comprehension
- aware of deficits
A stroke on the right side of the brain is more likely to cause?
Correct Answers - problems in spatial-perceptual orientation
- impulsive & safety problems
- impaired judgement
- impaired time concepts
Anticoagulant therapy can be used for patients w/ A-Fib, why?
Correct Answers - To prevent the development of an embolism,
thus decreasing the likelihood of a embolic stroke
Asthma is defined as? Correct Answers Inflammation disorder
of the airways
, During a nursing assessment what is the best technique for a
child with asthma? Correct Answers - distractions & honesty
are the best techniques for children
For patients w/ COPD it is important to do what before eating?
Correct Answers Rest 30 minutes before eating
How does a subarachnoid hemorrhage occur? Correct Answers
- intracranial bleeding into CSF filled space
How is spirometry performed? Correct Answers - patients are
asked to refrain from bronchodilators for 6-12hrs before the test
Test is completed before & after bronchodilator med use, to
determine degree of response
How many people who have had a Thrombotic stroke, have had
the warning of a TIA? Correct Answers 30-50% of people
In a Acute Asthma exacerbation in EMRG a FABA can be
used? Correct Answers 4-8 puffs every 15-20 minutes
- MDI w/ a spacer