Posturing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A temporary acute paralysis or weakness of one side of the face - Answer- bells palsy rapidly alternating involuntary contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle - Answer- clonic/clonus rigid extension of all four extremities with hyperpronation of the forearms and plantar flexion of the feet - Answer- decerebrate posturing posturing manifested by the obtunded pt pulling arms and hands medially toward the center of the body in response to noxious stimuli - Answer- decorticate posturin...

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

NRNP 6560 FINAL EXAM ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST 2022 coup-contrecoup injury - ANS Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Scalp laceration: what, effect, management - ANS Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% with epi to control bleeding, not close to nose/ ears S...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this clie...

HESI MED SURGE II Exam Questions and Answers 2024 (Graded A) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is suspected when: -Answer-A) hypoxemia persists despite supplemental 100 percent of oxygen. Major respiratory problems related to pathophysiology of ARDS include: -Answer- pulmonary edema caused by increased membrane permeability. A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of Addisonian crisis. When completing the admission assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which ...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

Patient 1 Topic Question Answer Grade Level of Consciousness 1a. Level of Consciousness: The investigator must choose a response, even if a full evaluation is prevented by such obstacles as an endotracheal tube, language barrier, orotracheal trauma/bandages. A 3 is scored only if the patient makes no movement (other than reflexive posturing) in response to noxious stimulation. 0 = Alert; keenly responsive Correct LOC Questions 1b. LOC Questions: The patient is asked the ...

A client has been prescribed vancomycin 1 gram IV every 12 hours for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which action by a new nurse when administering this medication would require intervention by the charge nurse? - Answer - This dose of medication should be delivered over at least 60 minutes to prevent hypotension and ototoxicity. The nurse is caring for a client taking benazepril. Which symptoms would be important for the nurse to report to the primary hea...