Exam 4: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing

Exam 4: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/

2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with

Questions and Verified Answers| 100%

Correct- Herzing

Q: Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's

Answer:

Use of Levodopa for one week

Q: Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's

Answer:

Safety

Aspiration

Dietary consult for weight loss

Supplemental feedings

Weight weekly

Help with meals

Q: What type of exercise can a patient with Parkinson's not do?

Answer:

Treadmill

Q: 3 Keys to Communication with Parkinson's Patient

Answer:

Speak slow

Short Sentances

Face Client

Q: Why do we give levodopa/carbidopa together?

Answer:

Carbidopa prevents premature absorption of levodopa

Q: Risk Factors for Seizures

Answer:

CNS infection

Alcohol

Head injury

Q: What do interventions for seizures focus on?

Answer:

Safety

Q: How is an aura with a seizure beneficial

Answer:

help us determine what part of the brain is initiating the seizure

Q: First thing to do for a patient with history of seizures

Answer:

Implement seizure precautions

Q: What medications may be given during Status Epilepticus

Answer:

Ativan or Valium

Q: What is the goal of vagus nerve stimulation?

Answer:

Decrease length of seizure

Q: What medications can affect thyroid lab values?

Answer:

Contraceptives

Anything with iodine

Q: Two teaching aspects about Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Answer:

Can cause osteoporosis so increase calcium intake

Can cause gingivitis so good oral care is necessary

Q: Teaching to prevent constipation in hypothyroidism

Answer:

Increase fiber

Exercise

Drink water