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Title: What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply.) Post by: Arierog on Mar 8, 2018 What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased pulse rate b. Increased blood pressure c. Widened pulse pressure d. Bradycardia e. Increased systolic blood pressure f. Uncontrolled thermoregulation Question 2 Which of the following are causes of cataracts? (Select all that apply.) a. Long-term use of corticosteroids b. Hypotension c. Congenital from exposure to maternal rubella d. Diabetes mellitus e. Exposure to sand and dust f. Smoking Question 3 Which foods should the person who suffers from migraine headaches avoid? (Select all that apply.) a. Yogurt b. Caffeine c. Beef d. Pears e. Marinated foods f. Milk Question 4 The nurse stresses that when a person produces his own antibodies against a specific antigen, that process of immunity is ______________ ________________ immunity ANS: Question 5 Why is the patient with suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) hospitalized immediately? a. The infection needs to be treated with IV antibiotics to prevent paralysis b. The brain may swell quickly causing seizures c. The disease can rapidly progress into respiratory failure d. IV hydration is needed to prevent possible fatal hypotension Question 6 Vaginal fistulas are caused by an ulcerating process resulting from (select all that apply): a. Cancer b. Radiation c. Poor hygiene d. Multiple sexual partners e. Weakening of tissue from pregnancies f. Surgical interventions Question 7 Select the interventions that should be performed with caution, in the affected arm, on patients who have undergone a modified radical mastectomy. (Select all that apply.) a. Vaccinations b. Taking of blood pressure or samples c. Insertion of IV line d. Physical therapy on uninvolved arm e. Wear watch and jewelry on involved arm f. Carry purse on involved arm or shoulder Title: What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply.) Post by: kellylynne0704 on Mar 8, 2018 ANS: C, D, E A widened pulse pressure, increased systolic blood pressure, and bradycardia are together called Cushing response. It is considered an important diagnostic sign of late-stage brain herniation. ANS: A, C, D, F Among the many causes of cataracts are long-term corticosteroid use, maternal rubella, diabetes mellitus, and smoking. ANS: A, B, E Some foods may cause or worsen headaches. Foods that may provoke headaches include vinegar, chocolate, yogurt, alcohol, fermented or marinated foods, ripened cheese, cured sandwich meat, caffeine, and pork. active acquired When a person's immune system produces specific antibodies against an antigen, that process is an active acquired immunity. ANS: C Hospitalization is necessary for GBS patients because the disease progresses very quickly and respiratory failure may occur. ANS: A, B, E, F Vaginal fistulas are caused by an ulcerating process resulting from cancer, radiation, weakening of tissue by pregnancies, and surgical interventions. ANS: A, B, C Patients should be taught not to have any procedures involving the arm on the affected sideBP readings, injections, intravenous infusion of fluids, or the drawing of blood, which may cause edema or infectionand to guard against infections from burns, needle pricks (sewing), and gardening injuries. Title: What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply.) Post by: Arierog on Mar 8, 2018 Helps a lot <3 Now I'm ready for my quiz
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