Which of the following is TRUE regarding blood glucose levels and stroke?
A) Glucose requires insulin to enter brain cells.
B) Excessive glucose in cells causes cellular dehydration.
C) Hyperglycemia is protective of brain cells.
D) Hypoglycemia worsens neurological outcome.
D
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1. To monitor patients at risk of life-threatening intracranial hypertension 2. To monitor for evidence of infection 3. To assess the effects of therapy aimed at reducing ICP 4. To maintain the mean ICP greater than 20 mm Hg a. 1 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 1, 2, 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
The limit variable set on a mechanical ventilator will do which of the following?
a. End inspiration b. Begin inspiration c. Control the maximum value allowed d. Control the minimum value allowed
Documentation of the refusal of treatment should include
a. documenting the information given to the patient. b. documenting that the patient understands the risks of refusing care. c. the signatures of the patient, health care provider, and witness. d. all of the above.
What is a paragraph that tells a story?
A) ?concluding B) ?topic C) ?persuasive D) ?narrative