Mild tbi - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

-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 onset Ri...

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

Nuerocognitive Issues Assoicated with Frontal Lobe - Emotional control, behavioral control, verbal expression, problem solving, decision making, social control, attention, motivation Acquired BI - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative or induced by birth trauma TBI - An alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology, casused by an external force Mild TBI Characteristics - Brief or no loss of consciousness for 0-30mins, altered state ...

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution #1: The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient may...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse immediately report to the provider? A. A change in the Glasgow Coma Scale score from 13 to 11 Rationale: In a client who has mild TBI, a decrease of 2 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates a decrease in level of consciousness and that the client is risk of a deteriorating neurologic status. Therefore, this finding is the priority to report to the provider. ...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

CBIS EXAM| 225 Questions and Answers 100% Score Neurocognitive Issues Associated with Frontal Lobe Emotional control, behavioral control, verbal expression, problem solving, decision making, social control, attention, motivation Acquired BI An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative or induced by birth trauma TBI An alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology, casused by an external force Mild TBI Characteristics Brief or no loss...