General
Head Injuries
CVA/TIA
Seizures
Dementia
100
It consists of a cell body containing a nucleus with extensions called dendrites. It also has an Axon which is a tail like structure that carries nerve signals away.
What is the basic cell of the Nervous System, the Neuron?
100
Symptoms include headache, dizziness, Loss of Balance No loss of consciousness, but dazed, confused or disoriented, Memory or concentration problems, N & V, Sensory problems, Blurred vision, Diplopia, Tinnitus Photophobia, Fatigue or Drowsiness.
What is a Mild Head Injury?
100
This is the rapid loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage or a hemorrhage.
What is a Stroke or Brain Attack?
100
Abnormal, excessive or hypersynchronous neuronal activity in the brain is this.
What is a Seizure?
100
The earliest common symptom of this is is difficulty in remembering recent events. There is no cure for this which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most common form of Dementia.
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
200
The main purpose of this is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the axon.
What is the Myelin Sheath?
200
Increased Drowsiness, Difficulty Waking, Forceful Vomiting, Blurred Vision, Dilated Pupils, Headache, Clear drainage from nose/ ears, Weakness in Extremities and Seizures immediately means a trip to this.
What is The Emergency Room?
200
This is a temporary reduction in cerebral blood flow with reversible neurologic deficits which include dizziness, loss of vision in one eye, numbness/weakness on 1 side of the body, aphasia and sudden loss of neurologic function.
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA?
200
Alcohol Consumption, Caffeine, Disease, (Hypoglycemia, High Fever, Hypoxia, etc.), Drugs, Stimulants, Strobe Lights, Head Injury, Sleep Deprivation, Stress are......
What is Seizure Triggers?
200
Taken from Latin meaning "madness" plus "mind" , this is a serious loss of global cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal ageing.
What is Dementia?
300
This permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another cell. The __________ chemicals transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell.
What is a Synapse? Blank is neurotransmitters.
300
In general, signs and symptoms of this include headache, vomiting WITHOUT nausea, altered level of consciousness, back pain, and papilledema leading to eventual optic atrophy and blindness.
What is Increasing Intracranial Pressure?
300
Left hemiplegia, left visual field deficits, spatial-perceptual deficits, denying or unaware of deficits, poor judgment; easily distracted, impulsiveness are manifestations of this.
What is a Right Sided CVA?
300
The goal of these is to suppress the rapid and excessive firing of neurons, if not suppressed, it would prevent the spread of the within the brain and offer protection against possible effects that may result in brain damage. It prevents, not cures. And an example of one please.
What is an Antiepileptic, Anticonvulsant? e.g. Clonazepam, Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, Phenytoin, Valproic Acid
300
These appear in Alzheimers patients, Wandering (Searching for a Known Place or Object), Sundowning, (Increased Confusion at Night) Refusal to Bathe, (Scared), Paranoia/Suspicion, (Accuse People of Stealing), Catastrophic Reactions (Explosive Behavior out of Proportion for Situation).
What is Altered Behaviors?
400
This is involved in emotion and mood.  Low levels lead to depression, problems with anger control, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and suicide.  Increased levels increase appetite for carbohydrates and cause trouble sleeping,   It has also been tied to migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia. 
What is Serotonin?
400
Increased Systolic Blood Pressure, Increased Pulse Pressure and Bradycardia are this.
What is Cushing's Triad?
400
Right hemiplegia, right visual field deficits, aphasia, awareness of deficits, impaired intellect, slow/cautious behavior; high level of frustration are manifestations of this.
What is a Left Sided CVA?
400
This is a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure or recurrent seizures without regaining consciousness between seizures for greater than 5 minutes. This is sufficient to damage neurons and could lead to brain damage or if untreated, death..
What is Status Epilepticus?
400
Frequent recent memory loss, some problems expressing and understanding language, mild coordination problems, depression, apathy towards usual interests, accompanied by mood swings, needs reminders for daily activities, and may have difficulty learning new things happens during this.
What is Stage 1 Mild/Early Alzheimer's Disease lasting 2-4 years?
500
This procedure is used to get Cerebral spinal fluid. Will need a signed consent, proper equipment, will need client to void. Client will be positioned lateral recumbent position. Post procedure nurse will monitor vitals and neuro status, site for leakage. Fluids to replace whats lost. Analgesics for pain.
What is a Lumbar Puncture?
500
HOB at 30 Degrees, O2 as Ordered, Avoid Hip Flexion and Abdominal Distension, Temp Q 2 Hours, Quiet Environment, Reposition Carefully, Fluid Restrictions, No Restraints, Monitor For Seizure Activity, Oral Airway and Suction at BS, Pad Side Rails, Bed Low, Side Rails Up are all interventions for ICU patient suffering from this.
What is Increased Intracranial Pressure.
500
For the ND Impaired Swallowing, nursing Interventions would include the following;
What is Place client in upright position for meals and 30 minutes after, provide oral care before meals, serve thickened liquids and pureed foods, encourage client to take small bites of food and place food on unaffected side, limit distractions during mealtime, have suction equipment available?
500
Loosening clothing around the neck, turning a client on their side, giving O2 PRN, providing suction at bedside are all related to this Nursing Diagnosis related to Seizure.
What is Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance?
500
Confused about past and present, lost ability to remember, communicate, or process information, incapacitated with severe to total loss of verbal skills, inability to care for self, Falls possible and immobility likely, problems with swallowing, incontinence, illness. The patient needs round the clock intensive support and care. Stage ends in death.
What is Stage 3 Severe/Late Alzheimer's Disease lasting 1-3 years?
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