Exam 2 Flashcards
B.E. F.A.S.T
Balance issues
Eye changes
Facial drooping
Arm weakness
Slurred speech
Time to call 911
What do you need to teach family members if their loved one is having a stroke?
teach family member to take note of when the symptoms start
What foods to avoid when on anticoag therapy
foods high in vitamin K
What do thrombolytics do?
dissolve clots; they are clot busters
GI Bleeding
GU Bleeding
Intracranial bleeding
Allergic RXN
BP
Arrhythmias
Ecchymosis
Flushing
N/V
Hemoptysis
Nose/Gums bleeds
are all S/E of what?
Thrombolytics
S/E of thrombolytics
GI Bleeding
GU bleeding
Intracranial bleeding
Allergic RXN
BP
Arrhythmias
Ecchymosis
Flushing
N/V
Hemoptysis
Nose/gum bleeds
What is the antidote for thrombolytics?
Amicar
or
Amnicaproic Acid
Amicar or Amnicaproic Acid is the antidote for what?
thrombolytics
What to check before administering thrombolytics
weight
PT/INR
PTT
HGB/HCT
plt
CT (what kind of stroke it is. Do not give if hemorrhagic)
order-have a 2 person witness
BP-do not give if BP is uncontrolled
Interventions for Dysphagia and Aspiration
- Implement aspiration precautions
- Assess gag reflex, if present try sip of water
- Order speech consult to do swallow study
- Adhere to prescribe liquid consistency regimen
- RN should provide initial feeding
- Educate: sit upright, head forward when swallowing to decrease risk of choking
Interventions for Unilateral neglect
- observe affected side for injury
- Apply arm sling of a client cannot remember to care for affected arm
- ensure foot rest is on wheelchair
- Education: dress affected side first, use unaffected hand to pull affected extremity to midline for protection
Interventions for Constipation
- Assess abdomen for bloating and tenderness
- Implement bowel training program
- Administer stool softeners PRN
- Administer laxatives PRN
- Education: increase fluid intake (if no swallowing deficits), fiber intake, and movement
Interventions for Urinary Incontinence
- Palpate bladder for distention
- Anticipate foley catheterization
- Implement bladder training program
- Education: Teach kegel exercise, or pelvic muscle exercise
____________ is the main nursing diagnosis for a stroke unless neurological deficits worsen. As patient weakens and LOC decreases ____________ becomes the main priority
Ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion
Airway patency
Bladder training interval times
Gradually increase time between voiding by 15-min intervals. Start with every 2 hours while awake, then increase as tolerated. At night, go when you feel the need.
modifiable
Risk factors for a stroke
- HTN
- Atherosclerosis
- History of DVT
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Stress
- Obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Oral Contraceptive use
- Illicit drug use
All of the following are risk factors for what?
- HTN
- Atherosclerosis
- History of DVT
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Stress
- Obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Oral Contraceptive use
- Illicit drug use
modifiable
a stroke
non-modifiable
risk factors of a stroke
- Age > 55
- Gender
- Race: Mexican Americans, Latin Americans, African Americans, Japanese, and Chinese are at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke
All of the following are risk factors for what?
- Age > 55
- Gender
- Race: Mexican Americans, Latin Americans, African Americans, Japanese, and Chinese
A stroke
Left hemisphere stroke assessment findings
- Aphasia; both expressive and receptive
- Impaired L/R discrimination
- Agnosia
- Alexia
- Agraphia
- R-sided hemiplegia and hemiparesis
- Depression, anxiety, quick to become angered or frustrated
- Hemianopsia
Think Left = Language
Assessment findings for right hemisphere stroke
- Altered perception of deficits (they think they can do more than they can)
- Unilateral neglect syndrome (ignore left side of the body – they cannot see, feel, or move that side so they are unaware it exists)
- Loss of depth perception
- Poor impulse control and judgement
- Impaired time concepts
- Left Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
- Hemianopsia
Think Right = Reckless
All of the following are assessment findings for what?
- Altered perception of deficits (they think they can do more than they can)
- Unilateral neglect syndrome (ignore left side of the body – they cannot see, feel, or move that side so they are unaware it exists)
- Loss of depth perception
- Poor impulse control and judgement
- Impaired time concepts
- Left Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
- Hemianopsia
Right hemisphere stroke
Think right = reckless
All of the following are assessment findings for what?
- Aphasia; both expressive and receptive
- Impaired L/R discrimination
- Agnosia
- Alexia
- Agraphia
- R-sided hemiplegia and hemiparesis
- Depression, anxiety, quick to become angered or frustrated
- Hemianopsia
Left hemisphere stroke
Think Left = language
If a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke is is experiencing hypotension what needs to be done?
HCP needs to be notified ASAP
ACE Inhibitors
Suffix, Example, Action, S/E, NI
- -Pril
- Enalapril
- Prevents vasoconstriction
- S/E: Angioedema, cough, increased K, hypotension
- NI: Monitor for S/E, K, BP, Pulse
Beta Blockers
Suffix, Example, Action, S/E, NI
- -lol/-olol
- atenolol
- Blocks the effect of epinephrine at the receptor site
- S/E: Bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension, hyperglycemia
- NI: Do not give to pt with asthma. Monitor glucose, BP, pulse
Calcium Channel Blockers
Suffix, Example, Action, S/E, NI
- -pine, -amil, -zem
- Amlodipine, cardiazem, verapamil
- prevents calcium ion movement across cell membranes
- S/E: orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, bradycardia
- NI: Monitor BP and pulse, educate pt to change positions slowly
Diuretics
Suffix, Example, Action, S/E, NI
- -semide or -thiazide
- furosemide, HCTZ
- Promotes diuresis which in turn promotes NA and fluid loss
- S/E: Decreased K, NA, and BP
- NI: Monitor BP, pulse, ECG, electrolytes
What type of medication is this?
- -lol/-olol
- atenolol
- Blocks the effect of epinephrine at the receptor site
- S/E: Bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension, hyperglycemia
- NI: Do not give to pt with asthma. Monitor glucose, BP, pulse
Beta Blockers
What type of medication is this?
- -Pril
- Enalapril
- Prevents vasoconstriction
- S/E: Angioedema, cough, increased K, hypotension
- NI: Monitor for S/E, K, BP, Pulse
ACE Inhibitors
What type of medication is this?
- pine, -amil, -zem
- Amlodipine, cardiazem, verapamil
- prevents calcium ion movement across cell membranes
- S/E: orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, bradycardia
- NI: Monitor BP and pulse, educate pt to change positions slowly
Calcium Channel Blockers
What type of medication is this?
- -semide or -thiazide
- furosemide, HCTZ
- Promotes diuresis which in turn promotes NA and fluid loss
- S/E: Decreased K, NA, and BP
- NI: Monitor BP, pulse, ECG, electrolytes
Diuretics
Purpose of a CT for stroke patients
Used to detect intracranial hemorrhage, space occupying masses, cerebral edema, infarctions, hydrocephalus, cerebral atrophy, and shifts in the brain structures. Should be initial diagnostic test to determine if tPA is needed. Door to CT time is 25 mins, Door to CT results time is 45 mins
Door to CT time
25 mins
Door to CT results
45 mins
What type of stroke is this?
Occurs d/t plaque build up in the vessel walls, and eventually the blood can not get through. Onset is gradual
Ischemic Stroke
What type of stroke is this?
Symptoms gradually worsen as occlusion worsens, usually over a period of several hours to days
Thrombolic
type of ischemic stroke
What type of stroke is this?
Instant onset of S/S or instant loss of consciousness
Embolic
type of ischemic stroke