NUR 204 exam 3 || Error-free Answers 100%.
What nursing considerations should educate for a cerebral angiography? (8) correct answers
remove dentures, will feel warmth, lie still, assess allergies, assess renal function, assess site and
circulation below extremity, apply ice, pressure dressing at site for a minimum of 2 hours
What are nursing considerations for a position emission tomography? (3) correct answers patient
must be NPO, no caffeine or tobacco 12 hours before scan, increase fluids after scan
What is a position emission tomography used to diagnose? (4) correct answers cancer,
Parkinson's, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's
What does an electroencephalography diagnose? (5) correct answers seizures, epilepsy, head
injuries, certain headaches, and confirm if a patient is brain dead or not
What should we educate a patient to do during an electroencephalography? correct answers we
should inform them not to move
What are symptoms of a migraine? (6) correct answers intense unilateral pain, photophobia (light
sensitivity), phonophobia (sensitivity to noise), nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to head movement
What are triggers of a migraine? (10) correct answers caffeine, red wine, lack of exercise, lack of
sleep and tyramine foods ( cheddar, blue cheese, sausage, salami, beer)
What is the treatment for a migraine headache? (5) correct answers lie down in a darkened room,
cold compresses, get sleep, yoga, meditation
What are side effects of Imitrex (sumatriptan)? (3) correct answers flushing, tingling, and a hit
sensation
, What should we teach patients when taking Imitrex (Sumatriptan)? (4) correct answers they
should take medication as soon as symptoms develop, inform provider of chest pain and
tightness (because this med can mimic a heart attack), use contraception if sexually active, no st.
john's wart
What medication is prescribed for cluster or tension headaches? correct answers tylenol
What classifies you as having epilepsy? correct answers having two or more seizures in their
lifetime
What does a generalized seizure affect? correct answers the whole body
What does a partial seizure affect? correct answers one side of body only
What puts you at risk for a seizure? (8) correct answers metabolic disorders, acute alcohol
withdrawal, electrolyte disturbances, heart disease, high blood pressure, high fever, stroke,
substance abuse
What medication should we give to prevent a seizure from occurring? correct answers
magnesium sulfate
What seizure precautions should we take? (5) correct answers provide oxygen, have suction
equipment, maintain IV access, have side rails up and padded, maintain airway
What action should we take post seizure? correct answers put the patient in a side lying left
position
What are Grand mal seizure signs and symptoms? (4) correct answers unconsciousness, muscle
rigidity, tonic/clonic weakness, rhythmic jerking
What nursing considerations should educate for a cerebral angiography? (8) correct answers
remove dentures, will feel warmth, lie still, assess allergies, assess renal function, assess site and
circulation below extremity, apply ice, pressure dressing at site for a minimum of 2 hours
What are nursing considerations for a position emission tomography? (3) correct answers patient
must be NPO, no caffeine or tobacco 12 hours before scan, increase fluids after scan
What is a position emission tomography used to diagnose? (4) correct answers cancer,
Parkinson's, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's
What does an electroencephalography diagnose? (5) correct answers seizures, epilepsy, head
injuries, certain headaches, and confirm if a patient is brain dead or not
What should we educate a patient to do during an electroencephalography? correct answers we
should inform them not to move
What are symptoms of a migraine? (6) correct answers intense unilateral pain, photophobia (light
sensitivity), phonophobia (sensitivity to noise), nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to head movement
What are triggers of a migraine? (10) correct answers caffeine, red wine, lack of exercise, lack of
sleep and tyramine foods ( cheddar, blue cheese, sausage, salami, beer)
What is the treatment for a migraine headache? (5) correct answers lie down in a darkened room,
cold compresses, get sleep, yoga, meditation
What are side effects of Imitrex (sumatriptan)? (3) correct answers flushing, tingling, and a hit
sensation
, What should we teach patients when taking Imitrex (Sumatriptan)? (4) correct answers they
should take medication as soon as symptoms develop, inform provider of chest pain and
tightness (because this med can mimic a heart attack), use contraception if sexually active, no st.
john's wart
What medication is prescribed for cluster or tension headaches? correct answers tylenol
What classifies you as having epilepsy? correct answers having two or more seizures in their
lifetime
What does a generalized seizure affect? correct answers the whole body
What does a partial seizure affect? correct answers one side of body only
What puts you at risk for a seizure? (8) correct answers metabolic disorders, acute alcohol
withdrawal, electrolyte disturbances, heart disease, high blood pressure, high fever, stroke,
substance abuse
What medication should we give to prevent a seizure from occurring? correct answers
magnesium sulfate
What seizure precautions should we take? (5) correct answers provide oxygen, have suction
equipment, maintain IV access, have side rails up and padded, maintain airway
What action should we take post seizure? correct answers put the patient in a side lying left
position
What are Grand mal seizure signs and symptoms? (4) correct answers unconsciousness, muscle
rigidity, tonic/clonic weakness, rhythmic jerking
