230 Exam4

which interventions would be recommended for a client with dysphagia? SATA

a client with cva is given a med to treat the disorder. the client wants to know how to reduce cva. which is accurate?

a sudden depression of flex activity in the spinal cord below the level of a spinal cord injury is

which word refers to the inability to perform previously learned purposeful motor acts on a voluntary basis?

Which med class is used preoperatively following cranial surgeries to decrease the risk of postoperative seizures?

A sudden loss of autonomic tone due to a spinal cord injury characterized by hypotension and bradycardia is what?

which term refers to blindness in the left or right half of the visual field in both eyes

An osmotic diuretic such as mannitol is given to a patient with increased ICP to

a pt with increaed ICP has a CPP of 40 mm Hg. This CPP reading is considered

head injury w/bruised brain tissue and swelling, characterized by a period of lucidty followed by confusion and stupor

Which vital sign of the patient is contraindicated for the administration of t-PA

which type of hematoma results from a skull fracture that causes a rupture or laceration of the middle meningeal artery

health promotion efforts to decrease the risk for ischemic stroke involve encouraging a health lifestyle including

a pt with a concussion is being dicharged from the ed. the RN teaches family to contact the MD or return to the ed when

A client is treated for increased intracranial pressure(ICP),it is important for the client to avoid hypothermia because

which is the most common motor dysfunction in patients dx with stroke

thrombolitic therapy should be started within what time frame of an ischemic stroke to have the best funtional outcome

Which activity should be avoided in clients with increased ICP

A client with meningitis has a hx of seizures. What activity should the nurse do while the patient is actively seizing?

pt w/a neuro infection gets cerebral edema from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic homone,priority intervention

Cerebral edema peaks at what time point after intracranial surgery?

The initial sign of increased intracranial pressure includes

Monro-Kellie hypothesis explains

Which statement reflects nursing management of the patient with expressive aphasia

A client has been diagnosed with global aphasia, the nurse recognizes that the patient will be unable to do what?

What signs are manifestations of Cushings Triad? SATA

which signs are considered cardnial signs of brain death? SATA

Which is a modifiable risk factor for transient ischemic attacks and ischemic strokes

Which position is used to help reduce ICP

Which term refers to the shift of brain tissue from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure?

which findings indicates increasing ICP in the client who has sustained a head injury SATA

a chronic, degenerative, and progressive disease characterized by the demyelination of the brain and spinal cord

Which is the earliest sign of increasing ICP?

Which insult or injury can cause an Ischemic stroke?

syndrome of spinal cord injury characterized by severe headache,acute hypertension,&excessive sweating above the injury

which is a contraindication for tpa?

Which posture exhibited by abnormal flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities?

a client diagnosed with stroke is having a hard time forming words during communication. The RN documents this as

a recognized sign of meningitis is when the patient's neck is flexed, a flexion of the knees and hips is produced

Which value indicates a normal ICP?

Extension and external rotation of the upper extremities and extension,plantar flexion and internal rotation of the feet

which condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and the brain

What would you expect to see a patient with homonymous hemianopsia doing?