Aphasia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - correct answer b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG ...

NUR 163 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest 2023/2024 (Graded A+) Hondros. discharge instructions for cardiac patients - Answer- pace yourself rest periods conserve energy unlicensed personal and fall prevention - Answer- toilet Q 2 hours no loose socks physiological changes in older adults - Answer- decreased peristalsis decreased cardiac output relocation stress syndrome - Answer- pt frequently irritable pt stays in room S/SX of stress - Answer- muscle tension hyperventilation ...

CRRN Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). Pressure is applied with a finger or thumb to areas of point tenderness to reduce spasticity and pain: Answer- Trigger point 3. Kneading massage, usually used on large muscle areas, such as the calf or thigh, to increase circulation: Answer- Petrissage 4. Massage in line with muscle fibers or across the muscle fibers to create stretching and to reduce adhesions and scarring during healing: AnswerFriction 5. Which state...

1. Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? Answer: 0.25 mililiters 2. Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? : A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check the epidural line for kinks D) Contact the anesthesia provider Answer D 3. What set of fi...

NGN ATI RN Leadership Proctored Exam 2019 Updated Version A+ Graded. 1. A nurse is assessing a client who had a recent stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need for referral to an occupational therapist? a. Facial drooping b. Receptive aphasia c. Unilateral neglect d. Memory loss 2. A charge nurse in the newborn nursery is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following is an appropriate task for the AP? a. Show a new mother ho...

Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology 5th Edition Chapter 1-14 Full Covered Test Bank. Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications TESTBANK/STUDY GUIDE Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters?...

NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 TEST with verified correct complete solution 2023 Patient 1 - 1a. 0 - alert. 1b. 2 - neither correct. 1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly. 2. 0 - normal. 3. 2 - severe. 4. 1- minor paralysis. 5a. 0 - no drift. 5b. 4 - no movement. 6a. 0 - no drift. 6b. 4 - no movement. 7. 1 - present in one limb. 8. 2 - severe or total sensory loss. 9. 2 - severe aphasia. 10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria. 11. 1 - complete neglect.

{NGN} ATI PN comprehensive predictor EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? - CORRECT ANSWER - ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the n...

NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A-F (patients 1-6) Answer key Updated 2023/2024 NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A-F (patients 1-6) Answer key Updated Group A Test Answers/ NIHSS GROUP A | PATIENTS 1-6 NIH Patient 1 - 1a- 0 1b- 0 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 3 5b- 0 6a- 1 6b- 0 7- 1 8- 2 9- 0 10- 0 11- 1 Patient 2 - 1a- 0 1b- 2 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 0 5b- 0 6a- 0 6b- 0 7- 0 8- 1 9- 2 10- 1 11- 0 Patient 3 - 1a-...

ATI RN Leadership Online Practice 2023 B| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct| Updated 2024 NGN: The nurse is evaluating the client's plan of care. Which of the following findings indicate that the client's condition is worsening and the plan of care should be updated? -Heart Rate -Sputum -Oxygen Sat -Temperature -Respiratory Rate NGN: The nurse is reviewing the client's plan of care. Which of the following findings require notification of the provider? -WBC count -Pain -Tempe...