neuro \

Question 1

what is cushings triad

Answer 1

systolic widening pulse
slow, full, bounding pulse
irregular respirations

Question 2

anytime client has a head injury and is complaining of a headache think

Answer 2

iicp

Question 3

what is mannitol used for

Answer 3

it pulls fluid from the brain cells and filter it out through the kidneys

Question 4

stiff neck

Answer 4

nuchal rigidity

Question 5

viral men

Answer 5

contact precautions

Question 6

bacterial men

Answer 6

droplet precautions

Question 7

the brain is injured but the skull is not broken, fractured, or penetrated. the dura is not torn

Answer 7

closed tbi

Question 8

brain injury where the skull is broken, fractured, or penetrated. the dura is torn in a penetrating injury

Answer 8

open tbi

Question 9

CT scan

Answer 9

takes pictures in layers
written consent
check for allergies to iodine or shellfish
patient needs to keep head still

Question 10

MRI

Answer 10

magnet use: no jewelry, credit cards, or pacemakers

no recovery time unless given a med to relax

Question 11

PET

Answer 11

views parts of the brain as it is working for diagnosis of alz, brain tumors, CVA
informed consent is required
no contact for 24 hours after scan

Question 12

cerebralangiography

Answer 12

series of timed x rays of the cerebral circulation; like a heart cath
check for allergies, monitor bun, uo, maintain hydration, hold metformin
bed rest for about 4-6 hours after

Question 13

EEG

Answer 13

records electrical brain activity
hold sedatives and stimulants
do not make them NPO- drop in glucose could affect brain electricity