Diagnostic
What is the fastest way to diagnose bleeding in the brain?
CT Scan
Which brain bleed has a brief lucid period followed by coma?
Epidural Hemorrhage
Best term to describe any bleeding in the brain?
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Most common urgent medication to decrease ICP in brain bleed patients?
Mannitol
What brain bleed is often associated with a sudden, severe headache?
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Which brain bleed can take time to produce symptoms in the elderly?
Subdural Hematoma
When the brain moves inside the skull
Midline Shift
How should you position a patient in bed who has a brain bleed?
Neutral position, HOB 30-45 degrees
Best nursing assessment tool to determine severity of brain injury?
GCS/Neurological Exam
Most common injury accompanying a epidural hematoma?
Skull Fracture
Biggest cause of an intracerebral hemorrhage?
Hypertension
Biggest complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage days after initial bleed?
Vasospasm
Name 2 early signs of increased ICP
Lethargy, headache, vomitting, restlessness
What is the name of the 3 signs of brain herniation seen from vital signs?
Cushing's Triad
Blood Thinner
Which medication is more important to give to a brain bleed patient first? Keppra or Colace?
Keppra - seizure prevention