Acute subdural hematoma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ATLS Posttest 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-r...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

Final Exam: NR283 / NR 283 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain which of the following Increase intracranial pressure Answer: meningitis (swelling), subdural hematoma (bleeding), brain tumor, and excessive spinal fluid. QUESTION what relieves pressure in the skull Answer: A basilar skull fracture relieves pressure by opening the skull, allowing cerebral spinal fluid to escape and...

Neuroscience EXAM 2– USA (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION Symptoms of headache, nausea, bradycardia, hypertension, loss of conscious, papilledema is an indication of what Answer: Increased ICP (intracranial pressure) QUESTION Which space contains the middle meningel artery Answer: epidural space QUESTION A traumatic rupture in a meningel artery due to a temporal bone fracture causes a hemor...

Which of the following would be the earliest auscultators finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)? A. Crackles B. S3 C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation D. Pericardial friction rub - Answer - B. S3 LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are usually subtle changes. Choose "S3." A patient with a triple-lumen subclavian catheter has been receiving total parenteral nutrition, maintenance fluids, and antibiotics by the catheter. He has been slightly confused...

What can be damaged by the falx cerebri in case of head trauma? - correct answer The hard falx cerebri can cut into the corpus callosum, oculomotor CN III, brainstem, PCA. What is one purpose of Pia matter in relation to the SC? - correct answer Pia can help to anchor the SC into the dura as it goes down the canal. How is one way hematoma can happen in the epidural space? - correct answer Epidural space lies above the dura matter and contains the middle meningeal artery, a branch of ...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

• -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 afte...

8 core measures for ischemic stroke care - venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulation therapy for afib/flutter, thrombolytic therapy (for thrombotic stroke of <4hrs from symptom onset), discharge on statin meds, stroke education, assess for rehab A loss of consciousness from an epidural or subdural hematoma - is a neurosurgical emergency A right hemiplegia (paralysis) or hemiparesis (weakness), indicates a stroke involving which cerebral hemisphere? - lef...

Which of the following would be the earliest auscultators finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)? A. Crackles B. S3 C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation D. Pericardial friction rub - Answer - B. S3 LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are usually subtle changes. Choose "S3." A patient with a triple-lumen subclavian catheter has been receiving total parenteral nutrition, maintenance fluids, and antibiotics by the catheter. He has been slightly confused...