Simulation Activity Prep Assignment
Name: Clinical Group and Instructor: Utilize reference sources only where required. Questions without request for reference, must be in your own original words. ** “Turn it in” is activated. ** Questions: 1. Simulation Activity Prep Assignment Compare and contrast the pathophysiological processes involved in the following types of cerebral vascular accidents- use your own words a. Transient Ischemic attack (TIA) – b. Ischemic- c. Hemorrhagic – 2. What risk factors contribute to the above types of CVA? – use your own words 3. Simulation Activity Prep Assignment What are physical signs and symptoms associated with CVA’s? – use your own words 4. What is the overall goal of medical therapy during the treatment of patient’s experiencing an acute CVA? use your own words 5. Describe the components of a full neurological assessment. use your own words 6. How would you assess the patient using the NIH stroke scale? use your own words 7. How are the results of a head CT used to determine medical therapy in the patient with CVA? use your own words 8a. Describe the Pharmacodynamics only of the listed medications below: (Use a drug reference guide; either book, web or ‘up to date’ for your answers. Be sure to list the reference used in the reference section). a. Warfarin b. Hydralazine c. Diltiazem d. TPA e. ASA 8b. For the above medications include: Warfarin • Indications for use- • Risks of use- • Potential complications- • Contraindications- • Antidotes- *Leave question 8b in bullet point format. Simulation Activity Prep Assignment Do not create paragraph’s. * Example Answer: Warfarin • Indications for use • Risks of use • Potential complications • Contraindications • Antidotes 9. What potential complications may result in a patient following an acute CVA? How would the nurse manage each complication? (List at least 2). use your own words 10. What nursing interventions are designed to prevent each complication you have listed above. *Remember interventions MUST be actionable* (Answer this question using APA format which includes in-text citations and a proper reference section. At least 250 words.)Simulation Activity Prep Assignment