Phan's Prep Questions for Neuro Flashcards
What is the normal range for intracranial pressures (ICP) in the brain? How does the brain auto-regulate cerebral blood flow?
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What is cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the normal range for CPP?
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What is the formula to calculate CPP?
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Describe the 1st stages of cerebral blood flow.
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Describe the 2nd stages of cerebral blood flow.
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Describe the 3rd stages of cerebral blood flow.
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Describe the 4th stages of cerebral blood flow.
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What is Cushing’s triad?
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How does oxygen and carbon dioxide influence cerebral blood flow?
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- What is the most sensitive indicator for evaluating the patient’s neurological status?
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What is cranial nerve III?
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What happens if cranial nerve III is compressed?
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What is decorticate posturing?
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What is decerebrate posturing?
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What is the significance of the halo sign?
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How is the halo sign tested?
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What are the interventions and drug therapies for patients with increased intracranial pressure?
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Identify the 3 areas assessed for the Glascow Coma Scale (GSC).
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What is the purpose of the GCS?
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