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Effect of Spinal Cord Lesions on Breathing
Posted on Monday, 13 June 2011 by medical information finder
Transection of the cord at rostral to C2 paralyzes all volitional and automatic breathing. The patient dies unless given artificial respiration because the spinal cord contains no centers that can initiate or maintain breathing.
Hemisection on the cord at or rostral to C2 oaralyzes both volitional...
What is Syringomyelia Syndrome?
Posted on Monday, 13 June 2011 by medical information finder
In syringomyelia Syndrome, a cavitating process causes destruction of tissue around the central canal and extending out from it. it most commonly occurs in the cervical cord or medulla.
The first fibers affected are the apin and temperature ficers, which decusste in the ventral white commissure...
Nursing Review Question
Posted on Monday, 13 June 2011 by medical information finder
An adult has a Hickman type central venous catheter and needs to have blood drawn from it. Which of the following is the nurse going to do first?
a. Use sterile technique to assemble the supplies needed.
b. Remove the cap on the catheter and replace it with a new one.
c. Aspirate and discard...
AIDS: Altered Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements NCP
Posted on Monday, 13 June 2011 by medical information finder
Nursing Diagnosis for Aids: Altered Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements
Related Factors
Loss of Appetite
Fatigue
Oral or esophageal candidiasis
Increase Nutritional Needs
Nausea and Vomiting
Defining Characteristics
Weight Loss
Caloric intake inadequate to meet metabolic...
Potassium IV Line NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
An adult has an IV line in his right forearm infusing D5 1/2NS with 20 mEq of potassium at 75 ml/h. The nurse evaluating the client with no adverse reactions would expect to find which of the following?
a. The area around the needle insertion is cool, blanched, and swollen.
b....
Infectious Diarrhea NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
An adult who is a diabetic has infectious diarrhea. His arterial blood gases are: pH 7.30, PaCO2 35, and HCO3 of 19. The nurse would monitor the client for which of the following?
a. Trousseau's sign.
b. Hypoglycemia.
c. Respiratory changes.
d. Hypokalemia.
Correct Answer:...
Arterial Blood Gas Results NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
Ms. A.'s blood gas results are: pH 7.31, PaCO2 49, and HCO3 24. The nurse interprets this as
a. respiratory acidosis.
b. metabolic acidosis.
c. respiratory alkalosis.
d. metabolic alkalosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low pH indicates acidosis, whereas the high PaCo2...
Gastroenteritis NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
Mr. G. has had gastroenteritis with vomiting for three days. He has taken baking soda without relief. His blood gases are as follows: pH 7.49, PaCO2 45, and HCO3 30. The nurse would expect which of the following to be included in the plan of care?
a. Have the client drink at...
Arterial Blood Gas NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
Mr. B. is anxious and hyperventilating. His blood gases are: pH 7.47, PaCO2 33. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
a. Monitor the client's fluid balance.
b. Administer sodium bicarbonate.
c. Try to have the client breathe slower or into a paper bag.
d. Give...
Breast Cancer NCLEX Question
Posted on Thursday, 9 June 2011 by medical information finder
NCLEX Question
Ms. C. has breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. She is complaining of increased thirst, polyuria, and decreased muscle tone in her legs. Her lab values are: Na 139 mEq/L, K 4.0 mEq/L, Cl 103 mEq/L, and Ca 4.0 mEq/L. The nurse's best interpretation of the data is
a....