Nurs2502 - Pathophysiology Exam 2 -With 100% Verified Solutions-2024

Clinical manifestations of pityriasis rosea {Ans: Scaly rash that sweeps outward like the branches of a pine tree.}Most common microorganism that causes UTI {Ans: E. Coli}HAP vs CAP {Ans: HAP: after 48hrs of hospitalization chronic lung disease, altered LOC, tubing, aspiration, immunocompromised, ventilation CAP: before 48hrs of hospitlization chronic/coexisting condition, recent history of flu/virus infection, tobacco and alcohol use}Clinical manifestations immediately noted after complete spinal cord injury {Ans: Loss of all motor and sensory function below the level of the injury Bilateral external rotation of the legs Loss of bowel and bladder function May develop spinal or neurogenic shock}Risk factors for subdural hematoma {Ans: Acute - clinically symptomatic in the first 48 hrs after injury S/s based on how fast the blood accumulates Chronic - s/s occur 2 weeks or more after the injury Common in elderly, alcoholism Anticoagulant therapy Vein rupture, acceleration-deceleration forces}Clinical manifestations of an absence seizure {Ans: Stop speak mid sentence, blank stare Lip smacking/eye blinking Brief lapse of concsiousness Amnesia of event Frequent but short Continue normally}Priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with a spinal cord injury. {Ans: ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) and mobility}Clinical manifestations of right versus left