,The Monro-Kellie hypothesis explains the compensatory relationship
among the structures in the skull that play a role with intracranial
pressure. Which of the following are NOT compensatory mechanisms
performed by the body to decrease intracranial pressure naturally?
Select all that apply:
A. Shifting cerebrospinal fluid to other areas of the brain and spinal
cord
B. Vasodilation of cerebral vessels
C. Decreasing cerebrospinal fluid production
D. Leaking proteins into the brain barrier - answer-B and D
(Registered Nurse RN Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) NCLEX
Questions)
A patient is being treated for increased intracranial pressure. Which
activities below should the patient avoid performing?
A. Coughing
B. Sneezing
,C. Talking
D. Valsalva maneuver
E. Vomiting
F. Keeping the head of the bed between 30- 35 degrees - answer-A, B, D
and E
(Registered Nurse RN Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) NCLEX
Questions)
A patient is experiencing hyperventilation and has a PaCO2 level of 52.
The patient has an ICP of 20 mmHg. As the nurse you know that the
PaCO2 level will?
A. cause vasoconstriction and decrease the ICP
B. promote diuresis and decrease the ICP
C. cause vasodilation and increase the ICP
D. cause vasodilation and decrease the ICP - answer-C
, (Registered Nurse RN Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) NCLEX
Questions)
You're providing education to a group of nursing students about ICP.
You explain that when cerebral perfusion pressure falls too low the
brain is not properly perfused and brain tissue dies. A student asks,
"What is a normal cerebral perfusion pressure level?" Your response is:
A. 5-15 mmHg
B. 60-100 mmHg
C. 30-45 mmHg
D. >160 mmHg - answer-B
(Registered Nurse RN Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) NCLEX
Questions)
Which patient below is at MOST risk for increased intracranial
pressure?
A. A patient who is experiencing severe hypotension.
B. A patient who is admitted with a traumatic brain injury.
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