Level of Consciousness
These cranial nerves are tested together
What is cranial nerve III, IV and VI
States that the 3 components of the brain must stay at a relatively constant volume.
What is the Monro-Kellie doctrine
Positive for Halo Sign
What is CSF glucose testing
Do not give with grapefruit juice to client with seizures
What is tegretol
The nurse needs to gather data to obtain this type of assessment for comparison.
What is a baseline assessment
5-to 15 mm Hg
What is normal range of ICP
Periorbital Bruising
What is racoon eyes
Ativan is given to client experiencing
What is status epilepticus
A score of 8 on Glasgow Scale
What is Severe Dysfunction
The use of Mannitol, Corticosteroids, antiseizure medications and nutrition
What are medical interventions for cerebral edema
Should be monitored frequently and astutely.
What is Changes in LOC
What conditions are affected with Cranial nerve V and VII
What is Bells Palsy and trigeminal neuralgia
Eye, opening, Verbal response and Motor response are all part of
What is Glasgow Scale
Most Common of cerebral edema
What is vasogenic Cerebral edema
Taking topiramate everyday would be someone who has
What is a stress headache
The probability of being placed on mechanical ventilation means that you may have
What is Guillain-Barr Syndrom
This is a tool Nurses use to test level of consciousness
What is a Glasgow Coma Scale
Usually the final stage of posturing-imminent Death
What is Decerebrate?
Systolic hypertension with widening pulse pressure
Bradycardia with bounding pulse
Irregular Respirations
What is Cushing's Triad
The highest priority to be taken with a client who is experiencing a generalized tonic/clonic seizure
Protect the head from injury.
It is important to get this immunization every 10 years
What is a tetanus shot