ATI MED SURG PROCTORED STUDY GUIDE 2021

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Med-surge ATI: I.NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1.Cerebral Angiogram: -Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vess... els in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. ▪Pre-procedure: ▪NPO 4-6 hrs prior. ▪Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish. ▪Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine) to determine if kidneys can excrete the dye. ▪Post-procedure: ▪Check insertion site for bleeding, check extremity distal to puncture site (pulses, capillary, refill, temperature, color) 2.EEG: -Analyzes electrical activity in the brain. It is used to identify seizure activity, sleep disorders, behavioral changes. 1 hrs. -Pre-procedure patient instructions: ▪Wash hair prior to procedure ▪Arrive sleep-deprived (as this increases chance of seizures) ▪No NPO is needed. Avoid stimulates, sedative medications 12-24hrs before procedure. ▪Flashing light, hyperventilate (to increase electrical activity) [Show More]

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