NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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Question
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When a resident has fainted, what were some obvious signs you could have noticed beforehand:
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Decreased pulse & BP
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Dizziness
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Numbness & tingling of extremities
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Nothing, they will not have s/s before fainting
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Loss of consciousness can have many causes including vasovagal syncope or fainting. It can also be related to more serious conditions such as insulin reactions, epilepsy, brain injury, or drug overdose. Numbness and tingling are common signs of neuropathy or nerve damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pre-syncope is the feeling that you are about to faint. Someone with pre-syncope may be lightheaded (dizzy) or nauseated, have a visual “gray out” or trouble hearing, have palpitations, or feel weak or suddenly sweaty.
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