Abnormal Pediatric Nursing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal pressure in the brain?
A
5-15 mmHg
2
Q
It usually present with these signs known as Cushing’s Triad: Hyper, Brady, Brady
A
Increased ICP
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of increased ICP
A
- Bulging fontanels
- High-pitched cry
- Increased head circumference
- Headache
- Projectile Vomitting
- Diplopia
- sunset eyes
- pupillary changes
- Anorexia, nausea, weight loss
- seizures
4
Q
Closes at 12-18 mos, diamond shape
A
Anterior fontanel
5
Q
Closes at 2-3 mos, triangular shape
A
Posterior
6
Q
Early signs of increased ICP in adult
A
Restlessness
7
Q
Increased ICP in children
A
Irritability and agitation
8
Q
Management of increased ICP
A
- High fowlers position, HOBE
- Limit fluid intake
- Mannitol- osmotic
- Lasix- loop
- Dilantin-
