Barkley Live Questions Exam Questions (77 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Right middle lobe pneumonia is a classic finding in... {Ans: Aspiration PNA}If a patient is diagnosed with a right-sided CVA, aphasia is an expected finding? True or false? {Ans: False Left CVA = Language/aphasia}Patient taking dispersal has elevated temp (39.4) diaphoretic, lethargic, "coming out of skin". What is priority? A) IVF B) Ice packs C) Antibiotics D) Antipyretics {Ans: A) IVF IVF to treat underlying cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome- need to wash out}Patient is 3 days s/p ex lap for bowel perf secondary to ruptured diverticulitis. She is on a ventilator and slow to wean. Neuro intact and normal bowel sounds. What is the best method of nutritional support? A) Small bore ND tube B) Parenteral via central line C) Parenteral via peripheral line D) Gastrostomy tube {Ans: A) Small bore ND tube}Management of a pleural effusion often involves... A) Pericardiocentesis B) Thoracentesis C) Chest tube insertion D) Partial flap for pericardial window {Ans: B) Thoracentesis}Which is the earliest sign of pneumonia in the elderly? A) Shortness of breath B) Fever C) Tachypnea D) Hypoxia {Ans: C) Tachypnea}