Neuro Basics
What is the earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Change in level of consciousness
What is a critical pre-assessment before hemodialysis?
Weight and blood pressure
What is the classic triad of Parkinson's disease?
Bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremor
What should seizure patients wear at all times?
Medical Alert Bracelet
Which type of headache is most common in adults?
Tension Headache
Name the diagnostic test used to confirm meningitis.
Lumbar Puncture
How is a 24 hour urine collection started?
Discard the first void
What side effect should be monitored for long-term Sinemet use?
Dyskinesia
Why should an AED not be stopped abruptly?
May lead to withdrawal seizures?
What sign indicates meningitis bedsides nuchal rigidity?
Positive Kernig Sign
What does the acronym CPP stand for and how is it calculated?
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure = MAP – ICP
which condition causes genetic renal cyst formation?
Polycystic kidney disease
Which neurodegenerative disease causes choreiform movements?
Huntington disease
Which patients are at risk of drug toxicity due to reduced clearance?
Older adults with decreased GFR
What diagnostic method helps diagnose Alzheimer's Disease?
History and Physical Exam
What is the normal range for CPP?
70–100 mmHg
What is a key lab finding before dialysis? (Name any 2)
↑ BUN, ↑ creatinine, ↑ potassium
Which disease is associated with ascending paralysis and may require intubation?
Guillain–Barré syndrome
What medications requiring monitoring for bradykinesia and tremors?
Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
What is the purpose of a cooling blanket in a neurologic patient?
Reduce brain oxygen/metabolic demand or bring down temperature
What kind of posturing indicates brainstem injury?
Decerebrate posturing
Where is pain typically felt with renal calculi?
Flank to groin
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for Parkinson's patients?
Risk for injury
Which test helps diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
EEG
What area does the T10 dermatome cover?
Umbliical Region