Neuro I
Earliest and most reliable indication that neurological function has declined
What is decrease in LOC and change in orientation
MS lumbar puncture results will show this in CSF
What is elevated protein and WBCs
A type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by a thrombus or emboli
What is an Ischemic Stroke
two or more seizures experienced without a known cause; chronic disorder with recurrent, unprovoked seizure activity
What is epilepsy
Two main causes of Kidney disease
What is Hypertension and Diabetes
Used to assess LOC by using eye opening, verbal response and motor response
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale
A medical emergency that occurs when brain tissue is displaced from its normal location in the skull, usually due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
What is Herniation
Hemisphere of the brain that controls speech, language, memory and analytical thinking
What is the left hemisphere
Impairment of bladder control due to brain or nerve conduction
What is neurogenic bladder
Most common cause of AKI
What is reduced perfusion
Person's arms are bent in toward their body, with their wrists and fingers bent and held to chest
What is Decorticate posturing
This is caused by eneterovirus, herpres, varicella zoster.mumps ,HIV
What is viral meningitis
This can mimic stroke symptoms, so always check this first
What is blood sugar
A state of shock caused by vasodialation that sometimes develops from spinal cord injuries - can happen 24 hours or later from the injury
What is neurogenic Shock
urine output that is less than 400ml in 24 hours
What is Oliguria
Patients should do this before a lumbar puncture
What is empty their bladder
life-threatening, very contagious. caused by streptococcus pneumonia
What is bacterial meningitis
tPA would be given for this type of stroke
What is ischemic stroke
Term used when patient has poor or no ability to to regulate there body temperature
What is Poikilothermia
GFR of 1less that 15
What is stage 5 CKD
This position makes side effects after a lumbar puncture worse
What is sitting up
Chronic autoimmune disease with periods of excerbation/remission that affects the myelin sheath,vision,mobility and causes sensory changes
What is multiple sclerosis
This late sign of ICP is called "_____" and is indicated by these three symptoms ____, _____, ______
What is Cushings triad?
What is Widening pulse pressure, bradycardia and irregular respirations
Syndrome that causes symptoms of Symptoms of severe hypertension, bradycardia, headache, nasal stuffiness, flushing, sweating, blurred vision
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia
The nurse will anticpate giving this medication durring hemodialysis
What is Heparin