Ans: Diagnostic procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid; contraindicated in patients
with increased intracranial pressure, who should lay flat for 3-6 hours after.
2). Nuchal rigidity
Ans: Stiffness in the neck; a sign of increased intracranial pressure.
3). Projectile vomiting
Ans: Forceful vomiting; a sign of increased intracranial pressure.
4). Quiet room assignment
Ans: Appropriate environment for a patient with a head injury to minimize stimulation.
5). Change in level of consciousness
Ans: Earliest indication of increased intracranial pressure; includes confusion,
drowsiness, and agitation.
6). Systolic pressure
Ans: The top number in a blood pressure reading; affected by increased intracranial
pressure.
7). Temperature
Ans: Body temperature; affected by increased intracranial pressure, often leading to
fever.
Ans: Abnormal posture indicating neurological damage; characterized by flexed arms,
clenched fists, and extended legs.
10). Multiple sclerosis sleep
Ans: Adequate sleep is recommended to avoid exacerbation of symptoms.
11). Diplopia
Ans: Double vision; an early sign of multiple sclerosis.
12). Stroke symptoms
Ans: Left-sided symptoms include slow behaviors, apraxia, and speech problems; right-
sided symptoms include quick behaviors and short attention span.
13). Modifiable stroke risk factors
Ans: Risk factors that can be controlled or managed, including sedentary lifestyle,
hypertension, and high cholesterol.
14). Expressive aphasia
Ans: Difficulty with speaking and writing, often due to damage in the language centers
of the brain.
15). Ischemic stroke history
Ans: A history of stroke caused by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain,
often associated with high cholesterol and hypertension.
16). Stroke eating assistance
Ans: Technique to assist a stroke patient with eating; placing food on the unaffected
side of the mouth to reduce the risk of aspiration.
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