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NR 325-Exam 2 (1).
Exam of 4 pages for the course NR 325 at NR 325 (NR 325-Exam 2 (1).)
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NR 325-Exam 25-15 mm Hg, if it's greater than 20 it's elevated. - ANS-Normal intracranial pressurev (ICP)
60-100 mm Hg - ANS-Normal Cerebral Perfusion pressure (CPP)
"e"; arms and legs held straight out, toes pointed downward, head and neck being arched
backward, muscles tightened and held rigidly. - ANS-Decerebrate
"c"; stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, legs held out straight, arms bent in toward the body,
wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest. - ANS-Decorticate
Change in LOC, lethargy, headache, aphasia, seizures, Cushing's triage, ocular signs, unilateral
pupil dilation, projectile vomiting without nausea, decerebrate posturing. - ANS-CM of increased
intracranial pressure
Increased BP, Decreased HR, Decreased respirations - ANS-Cushing's triage
Acute inflammation of the brain and spinal coed; caused by a virus and can be FATAL
CM: fever, headache, seizures, rigidity, altered LOC, agitation, lethargy, photosensitivity, N/V -
ANS-Encephalitis
Pus in the brain tissue
CM: headache, lethargy, drowsiness, confusion, depressed, infection - ANS-Brain abscess
Progressive degenerative neurological disease with muscle weakness and there is no cure.
Respiratory insufficiency (airway is a priority), safety, diversional activities, death from
pneumonia, suction at bedside, upright to eat and 30 min. after, semisolid foods or NG tube
feedings. - ANS-ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Acute peripheral facial paralysis central or peripheral in origin; inflammation of the CN VII on
one side of the face in absence of another disease; accompanied by herpes vesicles in/around
the ears.
CM: drooping of the mouth, inability to close eye, loss of extensive tearing due to lacrimal
muscle weakness.
Surgery may be needed - ANS-Bell's palsy
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