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Neurological 2- Exam 2 Flashcards

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Definition: Failure to recognize familiar objects perceived by the senses.

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Agnosia

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2
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What is the functional abnormality of the CNS that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted?

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Cerebrovascular Disorder

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3
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What is the most important modifiable risk factor in CVA prevention?

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Hypertension

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What are some risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders?

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-Age
-Gender
-Ethnicity
-HTN
-CV disease
-^ chol & ^ Hct
-Obesity
-Diabetes
-Smoking/alcohol/drug use
-Oral contraceptives

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5
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What is a stroke known as? (in hospital)

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“brain attack”

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What are the 2 types of strokes?

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Ischemic & Hemorrhagic

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7
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What type of stroke is most common?

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Ischemic

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8
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What types of ischemic strokes are there?

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-Large artery thrombosis
-Small penetrating artery thrombosis
-Cardiogenic embolism
-Cryptogenic
-Other

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9
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What do symptoms of a stroke depend on?

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Location & size of affected area

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What are some C.M. of a stroke?

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-Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
-Confusion or change in mental status
-Trouble speaking & understanding speech
-Difficulty in walking, dizziness, loss of balance
-Sudden, severe HA

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Definition: Paralysis on 1 side of body.

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Hemiplegia

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Definition: weakness on 1 side of body.

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Hemiparesis

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Definition: difficulty speaking caused by brain damage, results in inability to control the muscles used in speech.

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Dysarthria

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14
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Definition: difficulty swallowing.

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Dysphagia

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15
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Definition: can understand but not talk or express themselves.

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Expressive aphasia

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16
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Definition: can talk but can’t understand.

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Receptive aphasia

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17
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Definition: blindness over 1/2 of the visual field.

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Hemianopsia

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18
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Definition: loss of ability to identify objects or people.

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Agnosia

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19
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What is a temporary neurologic deficit resulting from a temporary impairment of blood flow?

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TIA

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20
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What is a TIA a warning of?

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Impending stroke

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21
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What are preventative tx of TIA & stroke?

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-Carotid endarterectomy for carotid stenosis
-Anticoagulant therapy for A-Fib
-Antiplatelet therapy
-“Statins”
-Antihypertensive meds

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22
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What type of stroke is thrombolytic therapy used for?

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Ischemic

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23
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Why should the HOB be elevated in the acute phase of a stroke?

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Decreased ICP & ^ venous drainage

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24
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What diagnostic should be performed if a stroke is suspected?

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Head CT

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25
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What are C.M. of a hemorrhagic stroke?

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-Severe HA
-Early & sudden changes in LOC
-Projectile vomiting w/out nausea
-Bleeding

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26
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How is the type of stroke differentiated?

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CT

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27
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What is the most important NURSING intervention if a patient is experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke?

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ABC’s

28
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How should the HOB be positioned in a post stroke pt?

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High Fowler’s ~ 90 degrees to prevent aspiration

29
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How is impaired physical mobility after a stroke improved?

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PT

30
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Why are analgesics usually prescribed after a stroke?

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Shoulder pain

31
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Who can help with self-care deficits after a stroke?

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OT

32
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Who assesses for gag reflex after a stroke?

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Speech therapist

33
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Should a Foley catheter be inserted in a patient with urinary incontinence following a stroke?

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No, bowel & bladder retraining should take place

34
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What is nuchal rigidity a C.M. of?

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Hemorrhagic stroke OR meningitis

35
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What are potential problems in a hemorrhagic stroke?

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-Vasospasm
-Seizures
-Hydrocephalus
-Rebleeding
-Hyponatremia

36
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What is the #1 reason for morbidity or mortality for subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke?

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Vasospasm

37
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When will a patient begin rehabilitation after a stroke?

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Same day

38
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Definition: inflammation of the meninges, which cover & protect the brain and spinal cord.

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Meningitis

39
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What are the 2 types of meningitis?

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Bacterial & viral

40
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What are some C.M. of meningitis?

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-HA
-fever
-changes in LOC
-behavioral changes
-nuchal rigidity (stiff neck)
-photophobia

41
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What is the positive Kerning sign?

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Pt. is lying w/ thigh flexed, other leg cannot be completely extended w/out severe back pain

42
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What is the positive Brudzinski sign?

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Nuchal rigidity causes the knees to flex when the neck is raised

43
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How can meningitis be prevented?

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Meningococcal vaccine to youth 11-12 y/o, booster at 16.

44
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What is the tx for bacterial meningitis?

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-Early administration of IV broad spectrum abx
-Dexamethasone
-Tx for dehydration, shock, & seizures

45
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What type of precaution is bacterial meningitis?

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Droplet

46
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What is a brain abscess?

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Collection of infectious material w/in brain tissue

47
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What is the tx for a brain abscess?

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CT-guided aspiration or drain content of abscess & treat for pathogen to decrease ICP

48
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What can cause encephalitis?

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Viral infections (HSV, west nile), fungal infections

49
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What are C.M. of encephalitis?

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-HA
-fever
-confusion
-hallucinations
-rash
-flaccid paralysis
-Parkinson-like movements

50
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What is the tx regimen for encephalitis?

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Acyclovir for HSV infection, amphotericin, & other antifungal agents for fungal infection

51
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What is the normal ICP?

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<20 mmHg

52
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What is the anti-seizure medication given to a pt. with meningitis?

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Lorazepam

53
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What is the antidote to a benzodiazepine?

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Flumazenil

54
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Why is the GCS used?

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Detects early deterioration of a patient LOC

55
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A GCS of 15 is good or bad?

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Good

56
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A GCS of 8 is good or bad?

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Bad

57
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What is retrieved during a lumbar puncture?

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CSF

58
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Name some interventions for seizure precautions.

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-Side rails up
-Side lying position
-Seizure pads against the side rails
-Pillow under head
-Suction available
-Bed in low position
-Curtain for privacy

59
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What are some common anti epileptic medications?

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-Carbamazepine
-Lamotrigine
-Gabapentin
-Levetiracetam
-Phenytoin
-Valproic Acid

60
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Phenytoin is used for what condition?

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Seizures

61
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What are some infections that can lead to bacterial meningitis?

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-Upper respiratory infections
-Otitis media
-Strep throat
-Influenza B

62
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What type of meningitis is usually more mild? Bacterial or viral

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Viral

63
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What are some risks associated with bacterial meningitis?

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-Increased ICP
-Cerebral Edema
-Septic Shock
-Coma
-Death

64
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Can tPA be used for an ischemic stroke?

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Yes

65
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Can tPA be used for a hemorrhagic stroke?

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No

66
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What is the IV medication used to decrease ICP?

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Mannitol

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