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NURS 201 Intermediate Med Surg Midterm Exam
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
A patient with newly diagnosed bells palsy asks the nurse
how long this condition will last. What is the best response
from the nurse? - Answer-Most patients begin to get better
within 2 weeks after
the onset.
They recover some or all facial function within 6 months.
What is the primary focus of care with bells palsy -
Answer-Relieving the symptoms, preventing complications
and protecting the eye on the affected side wit analgesics
and through nutrition promotion
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with bells palsy
about serious complications. What should the nurse
include in their teaching? - Answer-If you experience pain
behind the ears, this is due to previous Herpes simplex
infection causing neuralgia. Call your provider immediately
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What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? - Answer-an acute,
rapidly progressing, and potentially fatal form of
polyneuropathy.
It affects the peripheral nervous system. It results in loss of
myelin and edema and inflammation of the affected
nerves.
This causes a loss of neurotransmission to
the periphery.
A patient who is newly diagnosed with Guillain-Barre
syndrome asked what caused it. What is the nurse's best
response? - Answer-The cause is thought to be an
immunologic reaction directed at the peripheral nerves.
It is often preceded by upper respiratory or gastrointestinal
infection.
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
serious respiratory complications. They ask the nurse what
is causing this. What is the best response? - Answer-It
occurs due to paralysis progressing to
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the nerves that innervate the thoracic area
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
serious respiratory complications. What is the primary
focus of care for the nurse? - Answer-Constant monitoring
of the respiratory system
provides information about the need for immediate
intervention.
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
complaints of a tingling sensation above their waist. What
is the primary action the nurse should take? - Answer-
Bring crash cart with intubation tray, because it is related
to the airway
GBS is a critical disease with unknown origin. However,
many clients report what previous infection? - Answer-
Respiratory and GI infection in the months leading up to
diagnosis
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED for a
stage 3 pressure ulcer. Who does the nurse acknowledge
is responsible for preventing skin breakdown? - Answer-
CNA, family, dietician, and OT
NURS 201 Intermediate Med Surg Midterm Exam
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
A patient with newly diagnosed bells palsy asks the nurse
how long this condition will last. What is the best response
from the nurse? - Answer-Most patients begin to get better
within 2 weeks after
the onset.
They recover some or all facial function within 6 months.
What is the primary focus of care with bells palsy -
Answer-Relieving the symptoms, preventing complications
and protecting the eye on the affected side wit analgesics
and through nutrition promotion
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with bells palsy
about serious complications. What should the nurse
include in their teaching? - Answer-If you experience pain
behind the ears, this is due to previous Herpes simplex
infection causing neuralgia. Call your provider immediately
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What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? - Answer-an acute,
rapidly progressing, and potentially fatal form of
polyneuropathy.
It affects the peripheral nervous system. It results in loss of
myelin and edema and inflammation of the affected
nerves.
This causes a loss of neurotransmission to
the periphery.
A patient who is newly diagnosed with Guillain-Barre
syndrome asked what caused it. What is the nurse's best
response? - Answer-The cause is thought to be an
immunologic reaction directed at the peripheral nerves.
It is often preceded by upper respiratory or gastrointestinal
infection.
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
serious respiratory complications. They ask the nurse what
is causing this. What is the best response? - Answer-It
occurs due to paralysis progressing to
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the nerves that innervate the thoracic area
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
serious respiratory complications. What is the primary
focus of care for the nurse? - Answer-Constant monitoring
of the respiratory system
provides information about the need for immediate
intervention.
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED with
complaints of a tingling sensation above their waist. What
is the primary action the nurse should take? - Answer-
Bring crash cart with intubation tray, because it is related
to the airway
GBS is a critical disease with unknown origin. However,
many clients report what previous infection? - Answer-
Respiratory and GI infection in the months leading up to
diagnosis
A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is in the ED for a
stage 3 pressure ulcer. Who does the nurse acknowledge
is responsible for preventing skin breakdown? - Answer-
CNA, family, dietician, and OT
