Hydrocephalus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record? A Caput succedaneum B Hydrocephalus C Cephalhematoma D Microcephaly 2 A client at 34 weeks gestation comes to the birthing center complaining of vaginal bleeding that began one hour ago. The nurse assessment re...

What is hydrocephalus? Correct Answer-Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of CSF that increases intracranial pressure. -Blockage in flow of CSF through ventricles of brain or when cannot be absorbed by arachnoid villi. What types of substances are able to directly cross the blood-brain barrier? Correct Answer-Lipophilic substances are able to cross the blood-brain barrier directly and enter the brain. *Water crosses membrane by simple diffusion. Most nutrients cross blood brain barr...

2022/2023 HESI Maternity OB Exam Version 2 Questions and Answers (A++) 1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record? A Caput succedaneum B Hydrocephalus C Cephalhematoma D Microcephaly 2 A client at 34 weeks gestation c...

AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Unit 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed what are the 2 main parts of the nervous system? Brain, Spinal Cord how many pairs of cranial nerves are there? 12 how many pairs of spinal nerves are there? 31 what are the 3 layers of protective membranes. Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater what are the protective membranes that cover the brain called? Meninges what is the brain also known as? Encephalon what are the 3 major divisions of the brain? Cer...

2022/2023 HESI Maternity OB Exam Version 2 Questions and Answers (A++) 1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record? A Caput succedaneum B Hydrocephalus C Cephalhematoma D Microcephaly 2 A client at 34 weeks gestation c...

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Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen? A. frozen section B. in formalin C. smeared biopsy D. aspiration biopsy - ANS B Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive A. HGH. B. CSF. C. subarachnoid space. D. gamma globulin. - ANS B Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the A. corpus luteum. B. corpus albicans. C. graafian follicle. D. secondary follicle. - ANS ...

ATI Comprehensive B Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch. Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 - ANSWER Withhold the heparin infusion A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports im...

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HESI RN Exit Exam 2022 (Answered) Verified Solution The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary respo...