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Quiz 9 MSII CVA, Spinal Cord Injury Actual Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct 2025 Pt recovering from cva, what is the purpose pt is prescribed warfarin? Prevents formation of new blood clots Pt who has sustained hemorrhage stroke and pt is prescribed calcium channel blocker every four hours, pt's pulse is 58 BPM. what's the appropriate nursing action? Withhold medication Assessment which indicates pt with CVA that pt is going from transitioning to rehab phase? No further neurologic deficit is observed Pt w/ CVA and pt is started on insulin with no hx of DM. Why is pt prescribed insulin? Cortisol increases BG— stress causes hyperglycemia What are the symptoms that a pt might experience d/t TIA? Dysphagia, ptosis, tinnitus, dysarthria Which assessment indicates resolution of spinal shock? Spasic movement in the affected limb Technique the nurse should use to move the impaired legs of the pt .. to avoid muscle spasms?
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Pt recovering from cva, what is the purpose pt is prescribed warfarin? Prevents formation of new blood clots Pt who has sustained hemorrhage stroke and pt is prescribed calcium channel blocker every four hours, pt's pulse is 58 BPM. what's the appropriate nursing action? Withhold medication Assessment which indicates pt with CVA that pt is going from transitioning to rehab phase? No further neurologic deficit is observed Pt w/ CVA and pt is started on insulin with no hx of DM. Why is pt prescribed insulin? Cortisol increases BG— stress causes hyperglycemia What are the symptoms that a pt might experience d/t TIA? Dysphagia, ptosis, tinnitus, dysarthria
Which assessment indicates resolution of spinal shock? Spasic movement in the affected limb Technique the nurse should use to move the impaired legs of the pt .. to avoid muscle spasms? Manipulate the limb by supporting the knee and joints Technique for opening airway for a newly admitted pt with spinal cord injury? jaw thrust Brown sequard syndrome- which neurologic deficit can result in this? ipsilateral loss of motor function and contralateral loss of pain and temperature Which level of independence is an appropriate nursing care plan for a client with c8 transection? Manage with wheelchair Pt with spinal cord injury begins to have sz and BP is over 200, what is the indicator of autonomic dysreflexia? bradycardia
Suction saliva from client's mouth Action should the nurse take for a client who has aphasia? Make sure you use the exact same word when repeating the statement Client with right sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia, what is intervention remind client to look at food on the left side of the tray Taking care of a client who has aphasia following a stroke, how to educate the family to communicate? Incorporate nonverbal cues in conversations Taking care of a client with right sided weakness and slurred speech, action to be taken? Immediately call emergency medical services Pt has right sided paralysis from CVA- appropriate nursing intervention? foot board to maintain he dorsiflexion (to prevent foot drop)
Taking care of client with dysphagia who has left sided weakness following stroke- nursing action? Thickened liquids to prevent aspiration Teaching for members of the family of a client who is recovering from stroke?