Subarachnoid hemorrhage Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ECCO Caring for Patients with Neurologic Disorders: Part 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What vital sign assessments herald impending brainstem herniation? Increased SBP w/widening pulse pressure, changes in respirations, and bradycardia A patient is admitted after sustaining traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle crash. The patent's GCS score on admission is E 2, M 3, V 1T = 6T. Which of the following should the nurse perform to prepare the patient for ICP monitoring? Prior to placement of ...

Intracranial hemorrhage's goal for treatment? - Answer- Stop bleeding. Decrease icp. Subdural hematoma? - Answer- bleeding between covering of brain (dura) and surface of brain. Compress brain tissue , leadin to brain dead. Most pt do not recover. Epidural hematoma? - Answer- covering of the brain (dura) peel away from skull (from skull fracture). Wake up and die. Changes in vital signs are late signs. SubArachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)? - Answer- aneurysm of artery in brain, causing ruptur...

Phenobarbital - Answer- Infant seizures 5-20mg/kg load dose Diphenhydramine - Answer- Allergies, anaphylactic Adult 25-50 mg Pedi 5mg/kg/day Dopamine - Answer- Shock, hypotension, heart failure 2-20 mcg/kg/min Beta: <10 ^pump Alpha: >10 vasoconstriction Epinephrine - Answer- Anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, cardiac arrest, impending cardiovascular collapse Full Arrest: 1:10,000 Adult: 1mg IVP 3-5 minutes Pedi: 0.01 mg/kg IVP 3-5 minutes Bronchospasm, anaphyl...

Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - ANSWER Inability to remember events after an injury. Basilar Skull Fractures - ANSWER Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). Battle's Sign - ANSWER Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. Cerebral Edema - ANSWER Swelli...

MN 568 Unit 10 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Graded A+ 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Which statement about confusion is true? Question options: a) Confusion is a disease process. b) Confusion is always temporary. c) Age is a reliable predictor of confusion. d) Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults. 2 / 2 points Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to decrease edema in the lab...

What are the two types of major strokes? - Precise Answer Ischemic and Hemorrhagic What are the causes of ischemic stroke? - Precise Answer large vessel occlusion due to carotid artery plaque and stenosis Small vessel occlusion due to uncontrolled risk factors embolic occlusion from heart, etc inflammatory/infection/dissection causes idopahic What are the 4 different types of hemorrhagic stroke? - Precise Answer Subarachnoid hemorrhae caused by aneurysm or tramua Subdura...

TNCC 9th Edition Practice Questions And Answers MARCH mneumonic - CORRECT ANSWER-Massive Hemorrhage: Control with combat gauze, celox gauze, or chito gauze; replacement of blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, RBC, and platelets to achieve SBP of 80-90mmHg. Airway: Establish and maintain patent airway Respiration: Decompress suspected tension pneumothorax, seal open chest wounds, and support ventilation and oxygenation as required. Circulation: Provide vascular acces...

Exam 3: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: endorphins and enkephalins Answer: Neurotransmitters: -CNS -Inhibitory -Inhibit release of sensory pain neurotransmitters; opiates mimic the effects of these peptides Q: Opiate Overdose Answer: Fixed pupils that don't react to light could indicate: Q: Drugs that affect pupils Answer: Atropine, Scopolamine (Dry up ...

Diminution of headache in response to typical migraine therapies (e.g. seratonin receptor antagonists or ketorolac) does not rule out _________________ as underlying cause? correct answer: Subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis Mcphee p 39 IMMEDIATE TREATMENT: Vascular events correct answer: + Intracranial hemorrhage + Thrombosis + Cavernous sinus thrombosis + Vasculitis + Malignant hypertension + Arterial dissection + Aneurysm McPhee p 39 IMMEDIATE TREATMENT: Infections corre...

Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an a...