Cognition Flashcards
Seizure Disorder: Key Symptoms
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain, convulsions, loss of consciousness, aura, postictal state.
Eclampsia: Major Complications
Seizures, severe hypertension, proteinuria, placental abruption, HELLP syndrome.
Hydrocephalus (Prematurity): Primary Cause
Imbalance between CSF production and absorption, leading to ventricular enlargement.
Meningitis: Common Symptoms
Fever, neck stiffness, headache, photophobia, altered mental status, positive Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs.
Types of Seizures: Differences Between Generalized and Focal Seizures
Generalized: Involves both hemispheres, includes tonic-clonic and absence seizures. Focal: Involves one hemisphere, can be simple (conscious) or complex (altered consciousness).
Eclampsia: Risk Factors
First pregnancy, history of preeclampsia, obesity, multiple pregnancies, hypertension, diabetes.
Hydrocephalus: Shunt Complications
Infection, blockage, over-drainage leading to subdural hematomas, under-drainage leading to increased intracranial pressure.
Meningitis: Bacterial vs. Viral
Bacterial: More severe, requires immediate antibiotic treatment. Viral: Less severe, often self-limiting, supportive care.
Seizure Disorder: Postictal Phase Characteristics
Period of confusion, drowsiness, headache, amnesia, muscle soreness following a seizure.
Eclampsia: Immediate Nursing Interventions
Administer magnesium sulfate, monitor fetal heart rate, manage airway, control blood pressure, prepare for possible delivery.
Hydrocephalus: Signs of Increased Intracranial Pressure in Infants
Bulging fontanelles, irritability, vomiting, sunsetting eyes, increased head circumference.
Meningitis: CSF Analysis Findings in Bacterial Meningitis
Elevated WBCs, decreased glucose, increased protein, positive Gram stain.
