NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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Which is the optimal way to determine the level of a patient’s alertness? Assist with daily active or passive range of motion
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a. Footdrop
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f. Paralyzed extremity
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c. Impaired cough reflex
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e. Paralyzed diaphragm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When you enter the patient’s room, take vital signs, check oxygen saturation, listen to breath sounds, and note changes from previous findings. Also assess the patient’s pain and anxiety levels. Read the patient’s order and obtain information about the ventilator.
Detailed explanation-2: -Review communications from the professional healthcare team. Check ventilator settings. Suction the patient as needed. Evaluate sedation and pain needs. Use techniques to avoid infection. Check and recheck the patency of the airway. Monitor vital signs for hemodynamic instability. More items
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