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A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this clie...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

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Neuro ICU

Types of Patients in Neuro ICU - Answer- -brain injuries -cerebral hemorrhage/infarct -SCI -neurosurgical injury -Guillain-Barre syndrome -Myesthenia gravis -Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis -Brain tumor/aneurysm Neuro ICU Professoinals - Answer- -neurointensivist -neurosurgeon -interventional neruoradiologist -nurses -social workers -pharmacist -PA -Therapy - RT, PT, OT, ST Which of the following is most important for a patient on a neuro-intensive care unit? A. Mainta...