Neuro Flashcards
Bacterial meningitis, brain lobes, ischemic stroke, autonomic dysreflexia, multiple sclerosis, TBI
Autonomic dysreflexia patho
Caused by noxious stimuli below level of injury
Distended bladder - obstructed urinary cath, neurogenic bladder
Impacted rectum
Constricted clothing
S+S of autonomic dysreflexia
Severe HTN
Severe HA, nasal stuffiness, and flushing
Bradycardia
Tx of autonomic dysreflexia
Raise HOB
Loosen tight clothing
Check bladder distention or fecal impaction
Antihypertensive meds
Bacterial meningitis S+S (early for neonates, peds, adults)
Neonates: poor feeding
Peds: fever, HA, vomiting
Adults: fever, HA, vomiting
Bacterial meningitis (late cues for neonates, peds, adults)
Neonates: bulging fontanels
Peds: rash, neck stiffness
Adults: neck stiffness, Brudzinski, Kernig
Brudzinski vs. Kernig
Brudzinski: Bend neck forward -> knee flex
Kernig: knee extension -> pain
Labs of bacterial menigitis
Cloudy
High opening pressure
High WBC
High protein
Low glucose
Positive culture
Frontal lobes
Voluntary mvt
Planning
Intellect
Problem solving
Abstract reasoning
Temporal lobe
Hearing
Parietal lobe
Touch perception
Mvt control
Manipulation
Occipital lobe
Visual reception
Cerebellum
Coordination
Balance
Ischemic stroke risk factors (embolic)
Carotid artery dz
Atrial fibrillation
Abnormal cardiac values
TIA
Angina of brain attack
Warning sign of stroke
Localized ischemic event -> resolves
Neuro deficits last only mins to hrs
Full fx recovery w/in 24 hrs
Ischemic stroke S+S
BE FAST
Balance: ataxia and vertigo
Eyes: blurry vision, diplopia, visual field deficits
Face: weakness, drooping, numbness
Arms and legs: extremity numbness or weakness
Speech and swallowing: aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia
Time: onset of symptoms