Cushings triad Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm correct answer: Is considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light correct answer: Brain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? correct answer: Basilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? correct answer: Avulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures correct answer: Linear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conplaing of missing...

CEN Study Exam Set QUESTIONS With REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS | NEWEST UPDATE What are the 3 signs of cushings triad? - ANSWER : 1) Widening Pulse Pressure (or hypotension) 2) Bradycardia 3) Irregular Breathing Patterns What is the 2 most concerning causes of a widening pulse pressure? - ANSWER : 1) Aortic Aneurysm 2) Aortic Dissection Which peripheral nervous system increases heart rate? - ANSWER : Sympathetic Which peripheral nervous system decreases heart rate? - ANSWER : Para...

CEN Study Latest Exam| Questions With Verified Answers Rated A 2024 What are the 3 signs of cushings triad? Correct Answer: 1) Widening Pulse Pressure (or hypotension) 2) Bradycardia 3) Irregular Breathing Patterns What is the 2 most concerning causes of a widening pulse pressure? Correct Answer: 1) Aortic Aneurysm 2) Aortic Dissection Which peripheral nervous system increases heart rate? Correct Answer: Sympathetic Which peripheral nervous system decreases heart rate? Correct Answ...

4 causes of IICP ANSWER : -too much CSF produced -too little CSF removed -blockage of CSF flow -bleed IICP measurement and dx testing ANSWER : >20 mmHg Increased head circumference IICP causes what to happen with the brain and occipital foramen? ANSWER : It will end up pushing the brain through the foramen 4 early signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -high pitched cry -change in LOC -sunset eyes -vomiting 4 late signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -bulging fontanelles -increa...

Side effect of amlodipine, cardizem, lyrica - ACCURATE ANSWERS peripheral edema xanthoma - ACCURATE ANSWERS fatty streaking visible just under the skin under eyes, indicates HLD corneal arcus - ACCURATE ANSWERS grayish ring around the eyes, indicates HLD Normal CVP - ACCURATE ANSWERS 5-10 JVD above 5 cm can indicate - ACCURATE ANSWERS right ventricular failure (RVF) cardiac tamponade constrictive pericarditis SVC obstruction inreased intrathoracic pressure (PEEP, cough) Normal...

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Concussion - violent shaking up or jarring of the brain coup-coutrecoup brain injury - A brain injury that occurs when force is applied to the head and energy transmission through brain tissue causes injury on the opposite side of original impact. intracranial pressure - the amount of pressure inside the skull, 5-15 mmHg ICP compensation - decreased brain tissue, CSF, or blood in the skull factors that influence ICP - 1. arterial pressure 2. venous pressure 3. intraabdominal and ...

MED SURG NR 325 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 what are s/s of head injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-leakage of CSF Ecchymosis Battle's sign/raccoon eyes what is management of head injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-ensure patient airway* priority what is the Monro-Kellie doctrine? - CORRECT ANSWER-If one component increases, another must decrease to maintain ICP. only applicable to closed skull patients* what is normal ICP level? - CORRECT ANSWER-5-15mmHg >20mmHg needs treatment...

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