Traumatic brain injuries Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC 9th Edition Written Exam What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? correct answerBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? correct answerVasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? correct answerMetabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized ...

Midterm Exam: NR546/ NR 546 Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2023/ 2024 Update| Questions and Verified Answers| New!! – Chamberlain Q: What diagnosis has a diagnosis of psychosis as a feature? Answer: mania depression cognitive disorders dementia Q: What are some positive symptoms? Answer: Hallucinations Delusions Thought disorder Hostility Excitability Q: What are some Negative symptoms? Answer: Affective flattening ...

Prophecy Relias Emergency Department (ED) RN A Exam |Version 1| (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal episode shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her? Ruptured appendix Placenta previa Abruptio placenta Ruptured ectopic pregnancy Answer: Ruptured ectopic ...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Papilledema Swelling of the optic disc. Q: purpose of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) Answer: is to protect the brain from injury, maintain homeostasis through the regulation of metabolites, exchange gases with the blood, and collect waste secreted by brain cells. CSF does not transport nutrients to the liver. Q: pain Answer...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam 2023 Practice | Sure Pass 2023| Answered with Rationale An emergency room nurse is assessing a client who has a new traumatic brain injury. The nurse observes extension of the client's arms and legs, pronation of the arms, and plantar flexion of the feet. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? A. Monitor urinary output B. Administer an osmotic diuretic C. Provide supplemental oxygen D. Initiate seizure precautions{{{{Correct Ans:- C. Provide ...

RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 B A nurse is caring for a client who presents to a clinic for a 1-week follow-up visit after hospitalization for heart failure. Based on the information in the client's chart, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) Heart rate 55/min Rational: The client's heart...

ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024 What is the first step in managing shock in trauma patients? -Answer-The first step in managing shock in trauma patients is to recognize it. Define Shock -Answer-An abnormality of the circulatory system that results in inadequate oxygen perfusion and tissue oxygenation. List the second step in managing shock -Answer-Is to identify the probable cause of shock and adjust treatment accordingly. List the four type of shock? -Answer-Cardiogenic Shock Obstru...

Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness True...

CSTR EXAM 2024 100% COMPLETE ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GENUINE EXAM GRADED A+ Name the bones of the skull Parietal x 2, Frontal, Sphenoid, ethmoid, Occipital, temporal x 2 What injury would cause Racoon eyes? Basal skull fx, Frontal fx What are signs of a basal skull fx? Frontal - racoon eyes, Middle Fossa - CSF leak, Posterior - battle signs What are diffuse intracranial Injuries? Concussion, shear injury, DAI, Anoxic brain injury What are focal intracranial In...