This pathophysiological process assesses the symptoms of Guillian Barre.
What is demyelination of peripheral nerve axons.
100
This is the most common type of stroke.
What is Ischemic.
100
This is the name of the clot busting drug used to treat a stroke.
What is tPA - tissue plasminogen activator
100
This complaint should alert the nurse to possible rupture of a cerebral aneurysm.
What is "worse headache of my life" or "hit in the head with a Baseball bat"
100
This population is most affected by brain injury.
What is young males.
200
This is the priority assessment for Guillian-Barre patients.
What is respiratory status.
200
This sub-type of stroke is associated with TIA's.
What is Thrombotic.
200
This is the most dreaded complication of tPA administration.
What is Intracranial bleed.
200
This is the calcium channel blocker used to prevent vasospasm after Aneurysm rupture.
What is Nimodipine (Nimotop)
200
This type of skull fracture can cause cerebrospinal fluid leaks from the nose and/or ear.
What is Basilar skull fracture.
300
How long is the recovery process for Guillian Barre?
What is up to one year.
300
This is the area around a cerebral infarction that may be salvageable if treatment is initiated.
What is Penumbra.
300
During the course of the stroke, tPA should be given within this time frame.
What is the first three hours after onset of symptoms.
300
These are three aneurysm precautions the nurse should take in caring for these patients.
What is bed-rest, close neuro checks, quiet, non-stressful environment, head of bed up 30 degrees, avoid valsalva, seizure precaution and DVT prevention.
300
This is the sign produced by cerebrospinal fluid leaking onto the linens.
What is Halo sign.
400
This test is used to diagnose Guillian Barre.
What is Lumbar Puncture.
400
This is the reason for most hemorrhagic strokes.
What is Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture.
400
This must first be ruled out by CT scan before tPA is considered as a treatment option.
What is Hemorrhagic Stroke.
400
These are two potential complications of aneurysm rupture.
What is Vasospasm, Seizures, Hydrocephalus, Rebleeding or Hyponatremia.
400
This is the least severe brain injury caused by blunt trauma.
What is Concussion.
500
This procedure reduces the circulating antibodies which cause Guillian Barre.
What is Plasmapheresis.
500
These are three risk factors for stroke.
What is A. Fib, Atherosclerosis, Family History, Previous Stroke, Smoking, ETOH use, Increase Age, Elevated Lipids, or Sedentary Lifestyle.
500
This is the dosing protocol for tPA.
What is 0.9 mg/kg IV, 90 mg max dose; 10% IV push then remaining 90% over 60 mins.
500
This area of the brain is the most common site for aneurysms.
What is Circle of Willis.
500
This is the reason children many receive a more serious head injury than an adult.
What is head is larger proportionally to the body and the brain bounces around more in the skull.