Diagnostic Tests
ICP
Seizures
Parkinson's
Cranial Nerves
100
This test is used to detect intracranial bleeding, space occupying lesions, cerebral edema, hydrocephalus, and other abnormalities in the brain.
What is a Computed Tomography (CT) scan?
100
This is the earliest sign of Increased Intracranial Pressure.
What is a decrease in LOC?
100
This condition involves a rapid succession of epileptic spams that does not allow client to regain consciousness between events.
What is status epilepticus?
100
Parkinsonism is a term that refers to the clinical manifestations of Parkinson's disease which are:
What are tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia?
100
This nerve is named for its ability to 'wander" outside of the head area and innervates the heart and gastrointestinal system:
What is Vagus or CN IX?
200
This is required for a procedure or test that requires a contrast dye.
What is a consent form?
200
The nurse knows to prevent elevations in intracranial pressure the client must avoid these activities.
What is avoid the Valsava maneuver, extreme hip flexion, enemas and laxatives, flexion of hip, waist and neck and rotation of head to the right?
200
This type of seizure is sudden and lasts from a few seconds to minutes with little or no loss of consciousness.
What is Absence or Petit Mal?
200
The etiology of Parkinson's disease is described in your Adult Health Nursing book as:
What is damage or loss of the dopamine -producing cells of the brain?
200
This nerve controls the movements of the tongue is this :
What is hypoglossal or CN 12
300
This diagnostic test is used to detect CNS infection, obtain CSF fluid, to measure CSF fluid, but is contraindicated in clients with ICP.
What is Lumbar Puncture?
300
A widened pulse pressure, increased systolic blood pressure, and bradycardia together are called this:
What is Cushing's response?
300
Nursing responsibility during a seizure include all of the following except: Note the time and duration, turn client to the side, prevent injury, use tongue blade to open mouth.
What is Use tongue blade to open mouth?
300
Due to the clinical manifestation of the disease the student nurse would chose this nursing diagnosis?
What is Impaired physical mobility?
300
The gag reflex is controlled by the cranial nerve:
What is glossopharageal?
400
This diagnostic test involves an injection of a contrast material through the femoral artery into the carotid artery to visualize the cerebral arteries and assess for lesions.
What is cerebral angiography?
400
Other clinical manifestations (besides a decrease in LOC) that occur with ICP are:
What are pupillary changes, Cushings's response, changes in breathing and herniation of brain?
400
Most seizures begin with a precipitating emotion or sensation called _____ and when the seizure is over the rest period is called _____.
What is an aura and postictal period?
400
There are many drugs used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's, but the one that has been called the "gold standard " for 35 years is:
What is Senemet (Carbidopa-Levodopa)?
400
A dilated and fixed pupil is caused by pressure on this nerve:
What is oculomotor or CN III?
500
This test provides evidence of focal or generalized disturbances of brain function by measuring electrical activity of the brain.
What is electroencephalogram?
500
The three types of medications that are used to treat ICP are:
What are osmotic diuretics, corticosteroids, and anticonvulsants?
500
The medication most often used for seizures is Dilantin and the nurse must explain to the client the side effects of this drug which is:
What is gingival hyperplasia?
500
The client with Parkinson's disease may suffer chronic constipation the nurse should encourage these 3 remedies:
What is a diet high in fiber, increased fluid intake, and the use of stool softeners?
500
Tic Douloureux, a condition characterized by extreme facial and jaw pain, is caused by inflammation of this nerve:
What is trigeminal?
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