Problem 72
Name two factors that cause myasthenic crisis. 1. 2\.
Problem 73
Name one factor that causes cholinergic crisis. 1\.
Problem 74
What medication should be readily available during the Tensilon test? ____________ Why? _____________
Problem 77
Name three clinical manifestations of concussion. 1. 2. 3
Problem 78
Th e nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with a concussion. Which of the following symptoms would indicate postconcussion syndrome? A. Occasional headaches in the evening. B. Decrease in short-term memory. C. Noticeable personality changes. D. Frequent sleep disturbance.
Problem 81
Th e nurse reads in the progress note that the patient’s eyes are normal for accommodation. 1\. How is this tested? 2\. What is a normal response to the assessment?
Problem 82
Th e nurse is providing care for Mr. Davis aft er the craniotomy. Which nursing interventions will prevent increased ICP? A. Performing all nursing care within an hour and then providing rest. B. Keeping the head in a midline position in relation to the body. C. Suctioning the patient for less than 10 seconds for each attempt. D. Maintaining a quiet atmosphere with decreased lighting and noise.
Problem 83
Name four characteristics of diabetic ketoacidosis. 1. 2. 3. 4\.
Problem 84
Match the symptom to the physiological disorder. A. Ketones in the urine B. Serum glucose above 300 mg/dL: C. Kussmaul respirations D. Orthostatic hypotension E. Ketones in the blood F. Polyuria G. Sunken eyeballs H. Polydipsea I. Tachycardia J. Poor skin turgor K. Breath—sweet fruit odor Hyperglycemia_____________ Ketosis_____________ Metabolic acidosis_____________ Dehydration_____________
Problem 88
Mrs. Hua tells the nurse that she met two patients in the hospital who have diabetes and also had amputations. Th e nurse understands that amputations occur more frequently in patients with diabetes because of : A. Increased pain tolerance. B. Sensory neuropathy. C. Lower extremity weakness. D. Infl ammation of the plantar fascia.
