Cnrn exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CNRN EXAM RATIONALES WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS Chiari malformation - correct answersMalformation of bones of base of skull cause cerebellar tonsils into foramen magnum. Sometimes syringomyelia. HA, numbness hands feet, impaired motor in hands. Can misdiagnose as MS. spina bifida risk factors - correct answersMaternal obesity, diabetes, folic acid deficiency, hyperthermia in early pregnancy, some meds (Valproic Acid). Female, white/Hispanic. Spina Bifida maternal marker - correct answersEl...

CNRN Exam 349 Questions with Verified Answers Describe a hangmans fracture - CORRECT ANSWERbilateral fracture through the arch of C2 Tx for hangmans fx? - CORRECT ANSWERHalo or cervical traction Describe a jefferson's fracture - CORRECT ANSWERburst fracture through the arch of c1 Describe anterior cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERLoss of motor, pain and temp, but keep deep touch, vibration and position sense Describe brown sequard - CORRECT ANSWERipsilateral motor touch and positi...

CNRN Exam 157 Questions with Verified Answers Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to assess/classify level of consciousness particularly in acute stages of injury or comatose patients. The scale ranges from 3-15. Score 13-15=mild injury. Score 9-12=moderate injury. Score less than 8=severe brain injury. If patient is unresponsive to auditory cues, tactile stimulation is applied. Begin with gentle touching or gentle shaking, if no response, more pressure or pinching to the upper c...

SCRN Review (CNRN Part 1) Exam Questions and Answers

CNRN EXAM WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS GCS Scale: Mild Injury score - correct answers13-15 GCS Scale: Moderate Injury score - correct answers9-12 GCS Scale: Severe Brain Injury score - correct answers<8 What Is: Primary TBI - correct answersAn insult caused directly by contact to the head and brain at the time of injury What Is: Secondary TBI - correct answersPrimary injury induces damaging secondary events including intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, and increased ICP. Fil...

SCRN Review (CNRN Part 1) Exam Questions and Answers

CNRN exam-2 A patient who has had a stroke is being d/c home today. The patient's wife is concerned about caring for her husband at home. Which of the following is not an appropriate response to the patient's wife? A. Advise her to let him resume activity as tolerated B. Advise her to make a daily to-do list C. Advise bedrest except for bathing or toileting D. Advise to call 911 if there is any change in his behavior - Correct answer C. Advise bedrest except for bathing or toileting" ...

CNRN exam 124 Questions with Verified Answers Specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes - CORRECT ANSWER lipohyalinosis what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes - CORRECT ANSWER hypertension tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries - CORRECT ANSWER lacunar strokes what percentage of ischemic strokes do lacunar strokes account for - CORRECT ANSWER 25% what are the 5 classic syndromes of lacunar strokes ...

CNRN exam specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes - Correct answer lipohyalinosis" "what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes - Correct answer hypertension" "tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries - Correct answer lacunar strokes" "what percentage of ischemic strokes do lacunar strokes account for - Correct answer 25%" "what are the 5 classic syndromes of lacunar strokes - Correct answer pur...