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Anything Goes
100
This is a phospholipid sheath that electrically insulates neurons from one another
What is the Myelin Sheath
100
Nursing priority when caring for a pt with impaired functioning of the CN IX and X
What is swallowing and gag reflexes are impaired and could lead to aspiration if food or fluids are given
100
This condition is usually arterial in nature and can result in death w/o rapid intervention
What is epidural bleed
100
This platelet aggregation inhibitor is used for stroke prevention
What is Aspirin
100
These test would be used to assess muscle function
What is Babinski and Romberg's Test
200
This structure is part of the neuroglia
What is Astrocytes
200
Pt cries and tells the nurse "I'll never be able to keep my job now that I can't drive" the nurses educates the patient
What is that if seizures are controlled with medication, driving is possible. Poorly controlled seizures should not operate motor vehicles.
200
This condition could result from injuries above T6
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia
200
This medication is used to decrease brain swelling
What is Dexamethasone (Decadron)
200
This condition results in pain when talking, washing, eating....and an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this condition would be ....
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia ....wouldn't you like to know :)
300
This CN controls movement of eyeball and constriction of pupil for bright light or near vision
What is CN III
300
The nurse is caring for a pt post tonic-clonic seizure which assessment finding would be priority
What is gurgling respirations and frothy sputum
300
Stress can increase dysfunctional behaviors with pts with this condition
What is Alzheimers
300
This med is responsible for converting dopamine in the brain
What is Sinemet (Levodopa/Carbidopa)
300
Care for a pt with a stapedectomy should focus on what ...nursing interventions should focus on what...
What is safety ...think like nurses!!!
400
This CN controls eye movement
What is CN IV and VI
400
A nurse is caring for a pt with increased ICP what interventions would the nurse implement
What is space care activities to provide rest b/w disturbances. THINK!!!!
400
This condition is usually caused by uncontrolled HTN and treatment goal for these pt focuses on...
What is Intracerebral Hemorrhage and treatment focuses on maintaining a BP under 120/80.
400
This medication can result in gingival hyperplasia
What is Dilantin (Phenytoin)
400
Ed for preventing increased ICP include
What is hydration, stool softeners, what else? ;)
500
This contains motor areas that generate the impulses that bring about voluntary movement.
What is the Frontal Lobes of the Cerebrum
500
What type of assessment would be included in the neurological status
What is GCS, pupillary response, muscle strength, VS
500
This condition develops bilaterally with a gradual onset and is painless at time of onset and gradually results in haloes, and headaches
What is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
500
This medication is used to tx Myasthenia Gravis
What is Pyridostigmines (Mestinon)
500
Prioritized care for Meniere's Disease focuses on ....and what type of diet should these pts be placed on
What is focuses on safety ..... PUT YOUR NURSING HATS ON!!!