chapter 61 vidlec part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

what are the early manifesting sign of icp

A

change in LOC
change in condition
headache

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2
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cushing triad are characterized by:

A

hypertension
bradycardia
bradypnea

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3
Q

what is the normal diameter of pupil

A

2-3 mm

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4
Q

collaborative problem px with increased ICP

A

brain herniation
diabetes insipidus
SIADH

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5
Q

position with head in neutral position and elevation of HOB ______ degrees to promote venous drainage unless contraindicated

A

30 to 45

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6
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opening of the skull

A

craniotomy

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7
Q

excision of portion of skull

A

craniectomy

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8
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repair of cranial defect using a plastic or metal plate

A

cranioplasty

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9
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‘circular openings’ for exploration or diagnosis

A

burr holes

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10
Q

medicine used to prevent seizures

A

diazepam

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11
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hyperosmotic agent

A

(mannitol)

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12
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who: know the risk and benefits

A

surgery

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13
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who: gets the consent

A

doctor

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14
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who: witness only in the consent

A

nurse

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15
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ABNORMAL EPISODES of motor, sensory, autonomic, or psychic activity (or a combination of these) resulting from a sudden, abnormal, UNCONTROLLED ELECTRICAL discharge from cerebral neurons

A

seizures

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16
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classification of seizures:

A

focal
generalized
unknown
provoked

17
Q

seizures that originates in one hemisphere

A

focal

18
Q

seizures that occur and engage bilaterally

A

generalized

19
Q

seizures with epilepsy spasms

A

unknown

20
Q

seizures that is related to acute, reversible condition

A

provoked

21
Q

headache is also know as

A

CEPHALALGIA

22
Q

headache has no known organic cause

A

primary

23
Q

primary headache has no known organic cause and includes

A

migraine
tension
cluster

24
Q

headache with an organic cause

A

secondary

25
Q

secondary headache is a symptom with an organic cause such as a

A

brain tumor / aneurysm