Chapter 57: Nursing Management: Acute Intracranial Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Family members of a patient who has a traumatic brain injury ask the nurse about the purpose of the ventriculostomy system being used for intracranial pressure monitoring. Which response by the nurse is best? a. “This type of monitoring system is complex and it is managed by skilled staff.” b. “The monitoring system helps show whether blood flow to the brain is adequate.” c. “The ventriculostomy monitoring system
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they have in their life a) Using drugs and alcohol teens feel more independient b) Teenagers need to have a good comunication with their parents and to be informed about danger of using drugs c) The use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can cause overdose death and rejection towards the adolescent VI. Teenage suicide often occurs alter a stressful life event a) Many suicides show any alert sing of alert to love ones b) Parents must pay attention to warning signals c) We all can help to avoid
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Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Western Governors University Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Assessment of Patient Numerous patients present in an Emergency Department (ED) at a fast pace and nurses must be proficient triaging and prioritizing all patients based on their “medical condition and chance of survival” (Anderson‚ Omberg‚ & Svedlund‚ 2006). The primary assessment should identify the urgent issues and treat those that may become life threatening
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to reset the machine and to check Goff’s calculation. The safety stop on the mixing machine had not been set‚ and a technician reading the order had replenished the machine 11 times with zinc; using 48 vials of zinc total which resulted in a fatal overdose. * Discuss all the individuals in the pharmacy who were involved
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I accomplished talking to the local elderly community of the area about various topics such as Tylenol‚ carbon monoxide‚ and Naloxone. I worked with a group of other students to present a poster on these topics as well as distribute handouts on these topics. We were aware that people can easily get bored so we did our best to communicate the most essential‚ concise‚ and important points about our topics. We also had Dr. VanWert with us to answer questions that we were unable to answer. This experience
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Scaling or removal of plaque deposits‚ tooth splinting‚ tooth extraction‚ dental filling‚ and root canalling procedures are various treatments to combat toothache. Analgesics like acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be taken to counter toothache. Toothache is often accompanied by swelling of gums‚ discharge or bleeding from gums‚ redness along the gum line and bad breath. Often the ache may radiate from tooth to cheek‚ jaws and ears. Home
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(hepatitis). It also leads to cirrhosis‚ a condition in which liver cells are so damaged they can’t regenerate‚ and liver failure. Take note: having as few as 3 drinks at once can cause liver damage if mixed with certain medications—including acetaminophen and statin drugs used to treat high cholesterol. If you take any prescription or over-the-counter drugs‚ ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it’s safe to consume alcohol. • BRAIN Moderate alcohol consumption may ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s
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Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia and connects the heel bone to the toes‚ creating the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain (heel spurs). It occurs especially among athletes and is caused by the continuous repetition of excessive overload at breech. As we age‚ the plantar fascia loses elasticity and no longer able to grow well. The fat pad on the heel and tapers cannot
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Pneumonia refers to a serious type of lung infection. It’s often a complication of the common cold or flu that happens when the infection spreads to the lungs. Pneumonia during pregnancy is called maternal pneumonia. Pneumonia is considered a serious and potentially fatal illness for anyone. Certain groups are at a higher risk of complications. This includes pregnant women. The best way to treat and prevent complications from maternal pneumonia is to see your doctor at the first sign of an illness
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Introduction Are you aware that marijuana has been proven to help people with the pain of chronic illnesses‚ with less side effects then legal prescription drugs? Yet most states still have not legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. Many people are arrested in the United States for possession or smoking marijuana‚ yet on a regular basis‚ we have to let more severe hardened criminals out of jail because of overcrowding. The solution is simple; the numbers will show‚ we need to legalize
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