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Which artery is critical and often referred to as the 'widow-maker' if blocked?
Which artery is critical and often referred to as the 'widow-maker' if blocked?
- Posterior Descending Artery
- Left Anterior Descending (LAD) Artery (correct)
- Left Circumflex Artery
- Right Coronary Artery
What is the gold standard biomarker that indicates heart muscle damage?
What is the gold standard biomarker that indicates heart muscle damage?
- Troponin (correct)
- BNP
- Myoglobin
- CK-MB
What is the recommended administration process for aspirin in the case of myocardial infarction?
What is the recommended administration process for aspirin in the case of myocardial infarction?
- Crush and mix with water
- Swallow with water
- Chew 2 tablets (correct)
- Inject intramuscularly
What is the purpose of tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) in ischemic stroke?
What is the purpose of tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) in ischemic stroke?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for stroke?
What is the acronym used to recognize and respond to stroke symptoms?
What is the acronym used to recognize and respond to stroke symptoms?
What type of chest pain may be associated with a heart attack and increased demand for oxygen?
What type of chest pain may be associated with a heart attack and increased demand for oxygen?
What characterizes respiratory acidosis?
What characterizes respiratory acidosis?
How is metabolic alkalosis defined?
How is metabolic alkalosis defined?
What is the cause of pulmonary embolism?
What is the cause of pulmonary embolism?
How is pleural effusion diagnosed?
How is pleural effusion diagnosed?
What causes hemothorax?
What causes hemothorax?
Which oxygen therapy method is used for acute hypoxia?
Which oxygen therapy method is used for acute hypoxia?
What are common acute conditions influencing pediatric respiratory distress?
What are common acute conditions influencing pediatric respiratory distress?
What does the pediatric assessment triangle assess?
What does the pediatric assessment triangle assess?
How are central venous access lines (CVADs) classified?
How are central venous access lines (CVADs) classified?
What are the components of the cardiac conduction system?
What are the components of the cardiac conduction system?
Which ECG monitoring tool is used for long-term monitoring?
Which ECG monitoring tool is used for long-term monitoring?
What does ECG interpretation involve?
What does ECG interpretation involve?
What are the potential complications of pacemakers?
What are the potential complications of pacemakers?
What are the emergency rhythms that may require CPR and defibrillation?
What are the emergency rhythms that may require CPR and defibrillation?
Which cardiac rhythm may be normal in trained athletes or during sleep?
Which cardiac rhythm may be normal in trained athletes or during sleep?
What can atrial fibrillation lead to?
What can atrial fibrillation lead to?
What is an emergency rhythm that can be associated with myocardial infarction or electrolyte imbalance?
What is an emergency rhythm that can be associated with myocardial infarction or electrolyte imbalance?
What type of medications are used for atrial fibrillation?
What type of medications are used for atrial fibrillation?
What is a potential treatment for sinus bradycardia?
What is a potential treatment for sinus bradycardia?
What type of stroke management involves different types of strokes and symptoms?
What type of stroke management involves different types of strokes and symptoms?
What are the consequences of inadequate health literacy?
What are the consequences of inadequate health literacy?
What are the risk factors for pneumonia?
What are the risk factors for pneumonia?
What does the PNEUMONIA acronym stand for in the context of pneumonia assessment?
What does the PNEUMONIA acronym stand for in the context of pneumonia assessment?
What are the regulators of Acid-Base Balance in the body?
What are the regulators of Acid-Base Balance in the body?
What is the purpose of ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases) in healthcare?
What is the purpose of ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases) in healthcare?
What is the role of cultural competence in health literacy?
What is the role of cultural competence in health literacy?
What are the types of pneumonia based on pathogens?
What are the types of pneumonia based on pathogens?
Which of the following can lead to complications when using implantable ports?
Which of the following can lead to complications when using implantable ports?
What is involved in assessing the level of consciousness in high acuity patients?
What is involved in assessing the level of consciousness in high acuity patients?
What can cause impairments to the level of consciousness?
What can cause impairments to the level of consciousness?
What are some risk factors that can influence traumatic brain injuries?
What are some risk factors that can influence traumatic brain injuries?
What contributes to primary and secondary brain injuries in traumatic events?
What contributes to primary and secondary brain injuries in traumatic events?
What are some clinical manifestations of traumatic brain injuries?
What are some clinical manifestations of traumatic brain injuries?
What are symptoms commonly associated with concussion?
What are symptoms commonly associated with concussion?
Study Notes
Neurological Assessment and Traumatic Brain Injury Management
- Implantable ports require needle access change every 7 days, using a Huber needle and may lead to complications like pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and thrombosis.
- Assessing the level of consciousness in high acuity patients involves evaluating alertness, orientation, and changes in the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
- Impairments to level of consciousness can be caused by medications, substances, and various medical conditions, including trauma, infection, and shock.
- Traumatic brain injuries can result from external physical assaults and are influenced by risk factors such as falls, car accidents, and age-related factors.
- Primary traumatic events and subsequent inflammatory responses contribute to primary and secondary brain injuries, often leading to complications such as infection and hypoxia.
- Clinical manifestations of traumatic brain injuries include altered consciousness, pupillary abnormalities, and sudden neurological deficits or changes.
- Concussion, a common form of TBI, results in temporary neurological impairment and may present with symptoms like loss of consciousness and sensitivity to light and noise.
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) can increase due to TBI, leading to signs such as mental status changes, irregular breathing, and headache.
- Management of increased ICP involves interventions to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure, decrease cerebral pressure, and manage stages of compensation.
- Normal ICP ranges from 5-15mmHg, and cerebral perfusion pressure is influenced by factors like blood pressure and space available in the brain for perfusion.
- The cardiac output formula, CO = HR x SV, is influenced by factors like contractility, preload, afterload, and diastolic time, which are crucial for optimal heart function.
- Stroke volume, a component of cardiac output, is influenced by factors like contractility, preload, afterload, and diastolic time, and is essential for understanding heart function.
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Test your knowledge on assessing consciousness levels, managing traumatic brain injuries, and understanding cardiac output and intracranial pressure.
