NUR 2755 MDC 4 Exam 1 Final Exam
Patient interventions for Complications from spinal cord injuries Correct answer- Autonomic dysreflexia, paralysis Breathing issues FAST for Bells palsy Correct answer- F- Face/ does the persons face look uneven A- Arm weakness S- Speech difficulty T- Time to call 911 What cervical level of injury requires ventilation Correct answer- C3 and higher What life threatening condition happens with paraplegia Correct answer- Autonomic dysreflexia Skin break down Infection Patient education for Complications from spinal cord injuries Correct answer- How do you prevent ICP?Correct answer- Elevate HOB, Keep head midline, 02 above 94% What causes ICP?Correct answer- Head trauma Infection Increased CSF Hemorrhage Tumors Assessment findings for intracranial pressure Correct answer- Headache Shallow breathing Nausea confusion Increased blood pressure Anything blow ____ you need to ______ Correct answer- 8 1 / 2
Intubate for ICP Patient education after head injuries Correct answer- Reduce ICP Post-op infections Straight up and down No alcohol (bleeding) What medications are used to prevent migraines Correct answer- Preventive -Beta Blocker -Calcium channel blockers What medications are used to aborb migraines?Correct answer- Tylenol Ibuprofen Triptans for severe HA Ergotamine Midrin How do Preventive drugs for migraines work Correct answer- These aid in preventing vascular changes and are used to manage, not treat acute episodes How do abortive drugs for migraines work Correct answer- Help stop a migraine from coming on Dietary education for prevention of migraines
Correct answer- AVOID things such as:
ETOH Tyramine high foods Caffeine Chocolate Foods with yeast MSG Nitrates Artificial sweetener Smoked foods What is the action of migraine medication Correct answer- Vasoconstriction What causes Migraine Pain Correct answer- Vasodilation Patient education for prevention of migraines
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