ACTUAL EXAM | 1200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
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Name 3-4 strategies to address Uninhibited Neurogenic Bowel -
ANSWER1)avoiding constipation
2)insuring an adequate intake of fluids and fiber (bulk)
3)facilitating adequate exercise
4)weaning from bowel medications if possible
5)using bathroom schedule based on the pt's usual time of
defecation
6)using suppositories or mini enemas to stimulate emptying at a
predictable time, if bathroom scheduling is ineffective
7)making sure it is easy for the pt to get to the bathroom in a
timely manner
Standards of professional performance - ANSWER-1. Evaluation
of quality of care
2. performance appraisal/ internal evaluation as related to
standards and regulations
,3. Education, maintaining current knowledge and competency
4. Collegiality
5. Ethics and Advocacy
6. Collaboration with patient, family,& other healthcare providers
in providing care
7. Research
8. Resource Utilization
9. Leadership
What causes a brain attack? - ANSWER-a stroke or a TIA
What are the 5 sypmtoms of a brain attack? - ANSWER--
sudden dizziness/
balance
issues
- sudden visual
problems
- sudden disturbance of
speech
- sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (on one
side of the body)
What is the third leading cause of death in Canadians? -
ANSWER-Stroke
,What is the leading cause of adult long term disability in
Canadians? - ANSWER-
stroke
What % of stroke victims recover? - ANSWER-50%
What percent of stroke victims become permanently
disabled? - ANSWER-
20%30%
What % of stroke victims require institutional care?What age
group does stroke
mostly affect? -
ANSWER-65+
What % of risk factors for stroke are modifiable? - ANSWER-90
What is the biggest risk for stroke? - ANSWER-having had a
previous stroke or
TIA
What are the modifiable risk factors of stroke? - ANSWER--
hypertension
- CVD
- DIabetes
- Cholesterol
, - Smoking
- Obesity
- cocaine use
- oral contraceptives (with smoking - may cause hemorage
strokes)
What are unmodifiable risk factors for stroke? -
ANSWER—age
- being male is greater
likelihood
- having had a previous stroke or TIA (BEST
PREDICTOR)
- family
history
How long do the deficits of a TIA last? - ANSWER-24 hours
how likely is it that you will have a recurrance after a TIA
within a year? -
ANSWER-
80%
How likely is it that you will have a significant stroke within a
month after a TIA? -