Brain stem herniation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions with Correct Answers Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerNormal: 800-1200 <800 = Dilated >1200 = Constricted Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerNormal: 50-250 Dynes Cardiac Index (CI) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerFormula: CO/BSA (Body Surface Area) Central Venous Pressure (CVP) (Hemodynamic Values) - answer"Right Atrial Pressure" -Measures right heart preload -Normal: 2 - 6mmHg ...

Family Medicine EOR Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) treatment of varicose veins - answersclerotherapy what type of breathing pattern is found in metabolic acidosis like DKA and renal failure what is it like - answerkussmaul breathing deep, labored and gasping what type of breathing is found in left heart breathing? what is it like? - answercheyne stokes rapid and deep periods of inhalation followed by apnea when is ataxic (biots respirations) found and how is it described - ...

egular or irregular periods of apnea =poor prognosis usually caused by medullary lesion from strokes of trauma of pressure on medulla due to uncal or tentorial herniation describe cluster breathing - answerperiods of apnea that occurs at irregular intervals lesion of low pons or upper medulla (no increasing or decreasing depths like cheyne stokes) apneusis breathing - answer*htn pt with sudden loss of consciousness and decerebrate respone (extensor postureing)=brain stem hemorrhage* dee...

CNRN Terms Exam 277 Questions with Verified Answers Post-concussion syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Short-term memory loss, emotional lability, and mental fatigue. Headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration, poor memory and light and noise sensitivity. Uncal herniation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER form of herniation that involves downward displacement of the uncal portion of the temporal lobe, which is the most common type of herniation syndrome. Findings a...

CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE Neuro questions The most important indicator of the neurological state is A. Level of consciousness B. Pupillary reaction C. Extremity movement and strength D. Vital signs A. Level of consciuosness Movement of the head back and forth in a comatose patient with eyes returning to midline is A positive dolls eye. (Which is good!) The oculocephalic reflex. Assesses cranial nerves 3,6, and 8 The respiratory pattern seen in upper brain stem lesions (midbrain) ...

Increased Intracranial Pressure All Answers Correct What is Intracranial Pressure? ️The cranium has three comparements: 80% the brain, 10% blood and 10% CSF. Intracranial pressure is the pressure exerted within the cranium by these contents. Pressure usually ranges from 5-15mmHg. Monro-Kellie hypothesis ️The pressure-volume relationship between ICP, volume of CSF, blood, and brain tissue, and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is known as the Monro-Kellie doctrine or the Monro Kel...

- -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke o...

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions and Answers Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - Answer- Normal: 800-1200 <800 = Dilated >1200 = Constricted Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - Answer- Normal: 50-250 Dynes Cardiac Index (CI) (Hemodynamic Values) - Answer- Formula: CO/BSA (Body Surface Area) Central Venous Pressure (CVP) (Hemodynamic Values) - Answer- "Right Atrial Pressure" -Measures right heart preload -Normal: 2 - 6mmHg R...