The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate how a coup-contrecoup injures the brain by: (Select all that apply.)
a. allowing the brain to twist on the brains-tem.
b. moving forward to strike the anterior inte-rior skull.
c. allowing the brain to compress on itself.
d. striking the bony area opposite the site of impact.
e. losing small amounts of cerebrospinal fluid.
B, D
In a coup-contrecoup injury, the brain moves forward, striking the anterior interior wall of the cranium, and moves back, striking the bony area opposite the site of the impact, causing two areas of injury.
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A) "To detect and treat ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia" B) "To detect and treat bradycardia" C) "To detect and treat atrial fibrillation" D) "To shock your heart if you have a heart attack at home"
What is the best review strategy to use to prepare for the NCLEX-RN® Exam?
a. Spend about 8 hours a day on your days off until you take the examination. b. Study for 4 hours a night while taking a 2-week review course. c. Review basic nursing content 2 to 3 hours a day 3 days a week for 5 to 6 weeks. d. Study 10 hours on the day and evening before the examination.
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1. "You may feel a burning sensation when using this drug." 2. "This drug will be most effective if used only when symptoms are present." 3. "Be careful of how hard you squeeze the container as you can inadvertently give yourself too much medication for one dose." 4. "This medication may dry out your nasal passages enough to cause nosebleed." 5. "Do not eat licorice while taking this drug."