NUR 170 Exam 2 Questions With Correct Answers

NUR 170 Exam 2 Questions With
Correct Answers

When should you call for a rapid response? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-When a
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patient has showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
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What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a
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code blue if the patient stops breathing or looses a pulse.
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When should you call a code blue? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-When the patient is
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not breathing and does not have a pulse
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When should you call for help? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-If you need assistance
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but the patient is stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you need
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another set of hands. | | |




Can migraines be genetic? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Yes
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What are clusters caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-An overactive and enlarged
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hypothalamus
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Are migraines more common in males or females? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Females

,Are clusters more common in males or females? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Males
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Describe the symptoms of a migraine. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--Unilateral
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- Throbbing pain
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-Worse with movement
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-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
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Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--
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Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
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- Felt deep around eye
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- Rhinorrhea
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-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
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-Facial edema|




- Occurs usually in spring and fall
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Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A dark, quiet room, and laying flat | | | | | |




What are some triggers for migraines - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Caffeine
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Red wine
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, Stress
MSG
Tyramine


What are some triggers for clusters - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Usually lifestyle
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related
| -Stress, anger, anxiety
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Can be different for each patient
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What does an abortive treatment mean? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Stop it before
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it starts (usually stop at aura)
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What is the problem with Triptan medications? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-They can
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cause ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
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What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive
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migraines almost daily? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Beta blockers
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Calcium channel blockers | |




Antiepileptics


When on Triptans you should _______ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Report chest pain
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and use birth control to prevent birth defects
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What are common side effects of Triptans? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-numbness,
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tingling, flushing, hot sensation
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