You are caring for a patient who has sustained a significant head injury. During a routine neurologic assessment, you pay close attention to the patient’s GCS. During the examination, you note that the previous GCS score was 13 and now it is 9. Based on this finding, you might suspect which of the following?

You are doing morning quality checks on the linear accelerator that delivers 3D, IMRT and SBRT treatments.  One of the lasers measure 1.8mm off from where it should be.  The other 2 lasers are accurate.  You look through the daily schedule to determine what types of treatments are scheduled for the day.  There are only 3D and IMRT treatments for the day, but tomorrow there is also one SBRT treatment scheduled.  How do you proceed to ensure safe treatments are delivered?

When teaching the client about the pathophysiology of glomerulonephritis, which statement will the nurse include?

A client with chronic liver disease is diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy.  On assessment, the nurse notes decreased level of consciousness and confusion.  Which serum lab value indicates the cause of the client’s altered neurologic status?

In the setting of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which of the following is a cause of autonomic dysreflexia?

While reviewing your COPD patient’s ECG before transport, you notice the patient has _______ present, which often accompanies pulmonary disorders.

Which of the following is not a way to assess intracranial pressure in the setting of an acute traumatic brain injury?

Ventilatory management with an advanced airway for a patient with increased ICP includes:

Actividad 2. En la tienda. Teresa está de compras. Completa la conversación con el banco de palabras. En efectivo talla probar ancha Color entero gastar precio rebajados ¡Qué ganga! —Dependienta: Buenos días, ¿en qué puedo servirle? —Clienta: Necesito una falda [a] diez. Pero prefiero una de [b]. No me gustan los lunares. —-D: -Se quiere [c] el vestido o prefiere mirar las rebajas. Tenemos trajes [d] a un 30%. —-C: No me importa [e] mucho dinero. ¡Ah!, y voy a pagar [f].

Actividad II.  Selecciona la respuesta correcta. Paula compró los aretes…