Hondros Nur 176 Exam 1 Review (Questions And Answers)

Level of Consciousness oriented to {Ans: 1. Person 2. Person and Place 3. Person Place and Time. 4. Person Place Time and Purpose}S/S of hemorrhagic stroke {Ans: Serve headache, aneurysm rupture from hypertension , *never administer TPA for these strokes}If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered? {Ans: Glucagon gel in cheek}NIHSS {Ans: Stroke scale}Diabetic foot care {Ans: Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion b/t toes , wear shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners}The nurse is administering medication to a client with new onset seizures. Client and family teaching will include which of the following? {Ans: Initially, a single broad spectrum antiseizure medication will be used.}Hyperglycemia Blood glucose levels {Ans: Higher than 100-140mg/dl}Pt teaching about Meningitis? {Ans: Vaccinations are important; bacterial treated with antibiotics, viral treated with comfort measures}Patient receives 25 units of Lantus at 2100. What time would the LPN expect to see it start working? {Ans: 2200}Characteristics of Parkinson's Disease {Ans: Blank facial expression, Forward tilt to posture, slow monotonous slurred speech, tremor, short shuffle gait}Acyclovir (Sitavig, Zovirax)