Neuro

Delirium and Dementia

100

I am the cause of 60% to 90% of dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease

200

I have three different types: hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed

Delirium

300

I have 3 stages: mild, moderate, and severe

Alzheimer's Disease

400

Name two nursing considerations for Alzheimer's Disease.

assure safety/comfort

assess cognitive status/memory/judgement/changes in personality

bowel and bladder program

appropriate foods

cognitive stimulation and memory training

give simple instructions/explanations

avoid overstimulation

consistency

validation therapy

500

Name two treatments for Alzheimer's Disease

Medication - donepezil, memantine

Alternative therapies - herbal products, massage, and calming measures

Multiple Sclerosis

100

I am this type disorder.

Chronic, progressive autoimmune neurologic disorder.

200

Name 3 signs/symptoms of MS

Fatigue, pain, ataxia, intentional tremors, memory loss, judgement issues, sensory deficits, dysphagia, dysarthria, motor problems, bowel/bladder and sexual dysfunction

300

I am the 4 types of MS.

Relapsing and Remitting (RRMS)

Primary Progressive (PPMS)

Secondary Progressive (SPMS)

Progressive Relapsing (PRMS)

400

I am the most common type or MS

Relapsing and Remitting (RRMS)

500

Name 2 nursing care considerations for MS

Monitor vision, speech, swallowing, skin integrity, and activity intolerance

Consider coping mechanisms and support system

encourage fluid intake

monitor for cognitive changes

communication

energy conservation

maintain safety

educate about medication

Headaches

100

I am the two types of headaches

Primary and Secondary

200

I am the type of headache associated with an organic cause such as a brain tumor or aneurysm.

Secondary

300

I am often associated with photophobia and phonophobia, nausea/vomiting, stress and anxiety, unilateral pain, changes in ADL's, and similar manifestations with each headache.

Migraine

400

I am the two types of migraine

With Aura and without aura

500

I am characterized by brief episodes of intense, unilateral, non-throbbing headache lasting 15 min-3 hours.

Cluster Headache

Increased Intracranial Pressure Disorders

100

Name two causes of ICP

brain tumors

head injury

200

I can be malignant or benign

Brain tumors

300

I have two classifications: Open or closed and can be further classified as mild, moderate or severe.

Head injury

400

Name two ways to prevent head injuries

helmets, seatbelts, avoidance, fall prevention

500

What are two complications of brain tumors

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

Stroke

100

My two main types are ...

Hemorrhagic or Ischemic

200

 I am defined as blood flow is disrupted due to a blockage (clot) in a blood vessel of the brain

Ischemic stroke

300

I am a brief interruption of cerebral blood and my signs/symptoms resolve within 1-24 hours

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

400

I am the acronym that helps identify the signs of a stroke.

BE FAST

500

Name the PRIORITY nursing care considerations for stroke (new suspected)

Assess LOC, maintain airway patency, check vital signs and circulation, alert provider ASAP and implement stroke protocol