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Diagnostic Tests
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You Down With ICP...Yeah You Know Me!
100
The 11th Cranial Nerve, controls shoulder movements adn turning movements of the head.
What is Spinal Accessory
100
The inability to use symbols of speech.
What is Motor aphasia
100
An allergy that would cancel any diagnostic exam if contrast dye were to be used.
What is iodine or seafood
100
The rest period after a seizure.
What is postical period
100
The earliest and most significant sign of ICP
What is decreased LOC
200
Is controlled by CN II (Optic), III (Oculomotor), IV (Trochlear) and VI (Abducens).
What is the eye.
200
The inability to comprehend the spoken word or written word.
What is Sensory aphasia or receptive aphasia
200
A diagnostic test that requires the removal of any metal; including watches, jewelry, hair clips, etc.
What is a MRI
200
One of the primary goals during a seizure is to protect from aspiration/injury and to _______.
What is to observe and record
200
The position to place the neck to promote venous drainage with suspected ICP.
What is neutral position
300
To examine this CN, the nurse would have the patient clench his/her teeth.
What is Trigeminal
300
Located in the frontal lobe, it is the area that mediates motor speech.
What is Broca's area
300
A test done to diagnose neurologic problems, but cannot be performed if a brain tumor or increased intracranial pressure is suspected.
What is Lumbar puncture
300
A sensation or emotion that may precede an attack of migraine or epileptic seizure.
What is Aura
300
A procedure in which a bone flap is removed and replaced to help relieve pressure associated with ICP.
What is a craniotomy
400
With the help of this CN you are able to stick out your tongue.
What is Hypoglossal
400
The inability to understand the spoken word or to speak.
What is Global aphasia.
400
Fluid collected during a Lumbar puncture.
What is cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
400
This type of seizure is considered a medical emergency.
What is status epilepticus
400
Response that involves flexion and adduction of the upper extremities and extension of lower extremities.
What is Decorticate response
500
Examined by whispering to your patient.
What is Acoustic or Vestibulocochlear
500
Located in the temporal lobe, the area taht is associated with language comprehension.
What is Wernicke's area
500
Measures the contraction of a muscle in response to electrical stimulation.
What is Electromyogram
500
Often the cause of treatment failure, resulting in a seizure.
What is failure to take medication as prescribed
500
A late stage of ICP that includes the following: widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and increased systolic blood pressure.
What is Cushing's response
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